Head Swim Coach- Summer 2027

Woodhill Country Club • Wayzata, MN

5h • $25 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Woodhill Country Club is seeking a Head Swim Team Coach for the summer season. This role involves coaching the summer swim team, providing leadership, instruction, and motivation to participants. The coach is responsible for creating and maintaining a safe and fun environment, attending all swim meets and team functions, and improving the overall quality of service to members. The position also involves coordinating with the Lafayette Club swim team for meets and managing administrative tasks related to the team. The Western Swim League (WSL) aims to develop young swimmers in athletic competition, discipline, and sportsmanship through a weekly schedule of inter-club dual meets and a championship meet at the end of the season.

Requirements

• Passion to recognize and develop abilities in swimmers of all ages and abilities.
• Positive attitude and proven swim team coaching experience.
• Desire to perform at a high level with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize, anticipate situations, and take quick action.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience specifically in Western Swim League “WSL” is a plus.
• Lifeguard/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Build a positive team environment that values sportsmanship, effort, and respect.
• Develop and deliver weekday structured practice plans that build skills, conditioning, and confidence in the swimmers.
• Communicate clearly with athletes, parents, and the club in a consistent and positive manner.
• Coordinate meet lineups, entries, parent timer volunteers for meets, and event strategies, including Champs and Jr Champs at end of season.
• Hire personable, dependable, and enthusiastic swim team assistant coaches who are committed to the swimmers and coaches who will likely return for multiple seasons.
• Create thorough, ability-appropriate workouts focusing on technique, endurance, stroke development, drills, etc.
• Lead and support the Junior swim team practices (swimming the width of pool) so that kids have fun, build skills and want to join team to compete in 6 and Under next season, etc. This involves encouraging swimmers and fostering a love of swimming. (It also involves communicating to parents who provide the support of the swim program and the future of the team.)
• Ensure participation in the sport is a positive and FUN experience.
• Responsible for administrative matters relating to the team, swim meet lineups, and team performance as well as all interaction with parents.
• Attend and represent Woodhill at all swim team events such a meets, WSL meetings, end of season banquet, etc.
• Engage parents and cultivate relationships to create a collaborative swim team environment.
• Provides guidance to the member led Youth Activities Committee for the proper programming based on personnel and funds necessary for operational management.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and fun environment for swim team participants (i.e. set rules for locker room conduct, etc.)
• Assist with the seasonal daily operation of the pool, especially on Home Meet Dates

Benefits

• An hourly rate of $25- $30 per hour plus eligibility for a discretionary performance bonus.
• Complimentary employee meals.
• Use of Woodhill’s exceptional facilities (golf course, pool, tennis courts) on most Mondays.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed