Head Swim Team Coach

Asheville Jewish Community Center•Asheville, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Swim Team Coach shares a passion for the sport of swimming and works with children, tweens, and teens in both a learn-to-swim and competitive environment. The AJCC Smokin’ Salmon is a USA Swimming team that has been steadily growing and currently includes athletes up to age 18. Our learn-to-swim program has been teaching children to swim for decades. This position develops and implements a comprehensive swim program for novice, age-group, and senior swimmers, supporting athletes as they progress from local competition to state, regional, and championship-level meets.

Requirements

Proven experience coaching competitive swimmers.
Understanding of swim training methodologies, stroke mechanics, and race strategy.
A dynamic leader with exceptional communication and mentorship skills.
Passion for preserving our club’s legacy while driving it forward.
Ability to motivate, challenge, and engage swimmers in a positive team environment.
Ability to work effectively with swimmers across a range of ages, abilities, and competitive levels.
High school diploma or GED.
Must be in good standing with USA Swimming coaching requirements or willing to obtain required credentials within 90 days of employment.
CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid, and Oxygen certifications, or willingness to obtain within 90 days of employment.
NC Childcare Background Check.
Must pass a pre-employment background and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of experience with both age-group and senior club swimmers preferred.
2+ years of experience teaching Learn-to-Swim lessons in a group or private setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement swim team practices for swimmers up to age 18.
Collaborate with coaches and assistant coaches to support practices at all levels.
Plan meet schedules, fully implement home meets, coordinate travel, and coach at local, state, and regional swim meets.
Mentor athletes at every level to reach their personal and team goals.
Prepare more advanced and elite-level swimmers for championship-level competition utilizing best practices and current training approaches.
Facilitate a welcoming, positive, and inclusive team culture that connects athletes and families to one another through clear communication and opportunities for social engagement.
Build strong relationships with swimmers and families that support athlete retention, family engagement, and continued growth of the swim team.
Maintain a safe and engaging environment that adheres to all Safe Sport standards.
Build future swim team athletes and connections with families by teaching 2–5 Learn-to-Swim lessons each week.
Maintain a safe and organized teaching environment at all times.
Step into lifeguard duties as needed.
Adhere to and enforce all pool safety guidelines.
Communicate regularly and effectively to build positive relationships with swimmers, athletes’ families, aquatics staff, and JCC pool members.
Prepare and clean the pool deck before and after lessons, practices, and meets.