Head Swim Coach

Job Summary: Gold's Aquatics Club is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to fill the role of Full-Time Player Coach at our Woodinville location. As the primary coach on deck, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the success of our swimmers. This position involves a dynamic combination of coaching responsibilities and administrative tasks performed at Gold's Gym Woodinville.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary coach on deck, providing leadership and guidance to our swimmers.
• Perform administrative tasks at Gold's Gym Woodinville to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
• Develop and oversee a progressive swim program aligned with the goals of Gold's Aquatics Club.
• Design and implement effective training plans to enhance swimmers' technique, endurance, and performance.
• Conduct regular practice sessions and provide on-deck coaching during scheduled training hours.
• Evaluate swimmers' progress, offer individualized feedback, and identify areas for improvement.
• Plan and coordinate participation in swim meets, handling registration, event selection, and team travel arrangements.
• Provide one on one or small group, private lessons to swim team members needing additional support.
• Communicate regularly with swimmers, parents, and club management regarding practice schedules, meet results, and other important information.
• Stay updated on the latest coaching techniques, training methodologies, and competitive trends in the swimming community.
• Adhere to all club policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Work closely with the Aquatic Director to create seamless synergy between our Swim Academy program and our USA Swim Team.

Qualifications:

• Previous coaching experience with a proven track record of success in developing swimmers at various levels.
• Deep understanding of swimming techniques, training principles, and competitive strategies.
• Strong leadership skills, motivating and inspiring athletes to reach their full potential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, effectively working with swimmers, parents, and club staff.
• Current certification in lifeguarding, CPR, and First Aid (or willingness to obtain upon hiring).
• USA Swimming Certified.
• Familiarity with meet management software and the ability to analyze and interpret race results.
• Knowledge of USA Swimming rules and regulations (if applicable).
• Availability to work flexible hours, especially during swim meet weeks, exceeding the standard 40 hours per week.
• Passion for swimming and a commitment to promoting sportsmanship, teamwork, and personal growth.

Please note that this is a player coach role, combining coaching and administrative responsibilities.