Assistant Coach Position – Towamencin Swim Team (TST)

Level of Commitment: Part-time

Position: Assistant Swim Coach

Level of Team: Club

When: Day after Memorial Day through first weekend of August (some seasons may be shorter)

Responsibilities (includes but not limited to):

-Leads daily practices under the direction of the Head Coach

-Initiates, develops, and maintains positive relationships with participants

-Creates a fun and inviting learning environment to ensure a positive experience

-Collaborates with staff to improve quality of program and increase opportunities for all swimmers

-Work with the Head Coach to oversee individual and team entries, submit entries and post any relevant meet information

-Promotes program and services

-Attends all practices (Early June – 4-7:45pm; Mid-June-August 7:15-11am)

-Attends all swim meets (Tues & Thurs evenings), championship meets, and a couple Saturday invitational meets

-Attends team events (meetings, kick off party, end of season party, fundraisers, and Awards Night)

Requirements:

-Strong organizational skills and ability to give attention and feedback to all coached athletes on a daily basis.

-Passion and excitement for the sport of swimming and teaching athletes is a must.

-Ability to effectively communicate with others.

-Ability to work outdoors in typical summer-like climates.

-Ability to stand on feet for extended period of time.

-Must have clearances completed prior to start of job: FBI background check, child abuse clearance, Criminal background check.

Qualifications:

-Preferred college aged applicants; however, those as young as between Junior and Senior year of high school can apply.

-Prior experience is welcomed but not a must.

-Lifeguard & CPR certification

If you are interested in the position, please include: Letter of Interest, Resume and the names, titles, and phone numbers of at least 1 current SWIMMING references (1 – swimming supervisor, 1 – coach). Reference letters will be accepted as well.

Deadline for applications:

April 3, 2020

Please send the above information to:  [email protected]

Sarah Stevens, Head Coach

TST Swimming & Diving Club

Lansdale, PA