Head coach job posting

Jan 2008

Watertown Area Swim Club (WASC) is seeking to hire a Full Time Head Coach for its age group swim team. WASC is a firmly established USA swim club - affiliated with the South Dakota LSC and competes year around. WASC has about 60 age group swimmers with a goal of growing to about 80 swimmers. Watertown is located in Northeastern South Dakota with a population of around 25,000.

This position is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic coach to take this team to the next level.

This position is available in Sept 2008. Assistant coaching position is available immediately.

Salary will be in the $15,000/yr range dependent upon experience. Coach is encouraged to derive extra income through teaching swim classes for the area schools, and substitute teaching. Per diem plan provided for costs associated with meets (travel, lodging, and meals).

Responsibilities:

1. Develop practice plans and coach daily practices

2. Enter the team and swimmers into meets using HyTek software and Internet tools

3. Coach all age group level meets

4. Administrative and managerial support functions

5. Maintain current USA Swimming coach licenses

6. Supervise age group staff

7. Organize and administrate Jr Dolphin feeder program

8. Communicate and work with parents, swimmers, and the Watertown Community Recreation Center

9. Teach all competitive skills

10. Public Relations with media, and schools

11. Recruit and grow membership

12. Attend board meetings and keep board informed

13. Participate in self improvement programs

14. Keep accurate records of the club swimmers (practice attendance, time drops, strengths, areas for improvement, etc.)

Qualifications:

1. ASCA level 2 preferred

2. Current Red Cross CPR and First Aid certifications

3. Red Cross certified lifeguard

4. Competitive swimming and coaching experience preferred

5. Knowledge of computers and HyTek management software is a plus

6. Organization skills

7. Reliable means of transportation

Interested parties should mail a letter of interest, resume, and three professional references to: Watertown Area Swim Club, P.O. 601, Watertown, SD 57201. For questions call Dr Dan Reiffenberger at 605-886-7124.