Sarasota Sharks, Head Site Coach
About The Position
The Head Site Coach leads the Sarasota Sharks program at the Venice YMCA as an integrated part of the club. The role upholds Sarasota Sharks traditions and standards with Venice athletes and maintains a strong relationship between the club and the YMCA. The coach oversees daily practices for all Venice YMCA groups, works with club coaching leadership to ensure consistent standards and athlete progression, and manages the Site Assistant Coaches. The position also serves as the club’s day-to-day liaison with Venice YMCA aquatics staff and families, follows facility rules and agreement terms, and reports enrollment, attendance, and retention to the Head Coach monthly. The Head Site Coach makes daily practice decisions for Venice YMCA groups, schedules Site Assistant Coaches within approved hours, and enforces team rules at the Venice YMCA and at meets.
Requirements
- Current USA Swimming coach membership, including background check, SafeSport, Athlete Protection Training, Safety Training for Swim Coaches, CPR, and First Aid.
- Experience coaching age group through senior swimmers.
- Experience supervising other coaches.
- Ability to represent the club professionally with a host facility.
Responsibilities
- Plan, run, or oversee daily practices for every Venice YMCA group, following the Head Coach’s season plan.
- Work with the Head Coach and Head Age Group Coach to uphold Sarasota Sharks group standards, promotion criteria, technique priorities, and team culture at the Venice YMCA.
- Hire, schedule, and develop Site Assistant Coaches, with the Head Coach’s approval for hiring.
- Recommend athlete group moves to the Head Coach to support consistent swimmer progression throughout the club.
- Serve as the club’s day-to-day contact with Venice YMCA aquatics staff regarding lane schedules, deck use, lifeguard coverage, and facility issues.
- Follow YMCA facility rules and agreement terms, and ensure coaches, athletes, and families do the same.
- Raise agreement, billing, or scheduling conflicts early with the CEO, who owns the agreement.
- Serve as the contact for Venice YMCA families regarding schedules, expectations, and concerns.
- Report Venice YMCA enrollment, attendance, and retention to the Head Coach each month.
- Make daily practice decisions for Venice YMCA groups.
- Schedule Site Assistant Coaches within approved hours.
- Enforce team rules at the Venice YMCA and at meets.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
