Age Group Swim Coach
Job Description: Paragon Training is looking for a part-time age group swim coach to work with various development groups in their USA Swim club.
Reports to: Head Coach
Weekly Hours: 8-20 hour per week. More hours available for weekend swim meets and private swim lessons.
Qualifications: 18 years and older. Must have high school or college swim experience and be familiar with USA Swimming.
Compensation: $12-$18/hour
Desired Start Date: August 31, 2020
Application Process: Please send a short resume and your reasons for wanting to coach to- mark@paragontraining.org
General Expectations
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Take initiative in evaluating the success of their training programs and the performance of their athletes.
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Be a person of good character and a positive role model/mentor to the athletes.
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Maintain a professional appearance in dress and speech at all times
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Perform all tasks and responsibilities in a timely manner.
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Create a safe environment, both physically and emotionally, for athletes to develop.
Coaching Excellence
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Set an example of excellence to the athletes every day.
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Develop a relationship with athletes and seek to mentor them as PEOPLE first and foremost.
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Develop a passion for sport in athletes and teach them a lifelong love of swimming.
Daily Coaching
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Prepare daily workouts for group(s) assigned to.
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Oversee the development of athletes in the group. Use teaching techniques in accordance with age and ability level.
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Teach and instruct athletes in proper stroke, turn, and start mechanics.
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Prepare athletes for competition in USA Swim meets, as they become available.
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Maintain control of the group being coached and ensure that all workouts and activities are performed in a safe manner.
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Practice times approximately 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM Monday-Thursday. Some flexibility as coach may not be needed the entire time.
Competition
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Share in the responsibility with other team members of coaching at various swim meets throughout the year.
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Evaluate the performance of athletes after competition and adjust training accordingly.
Other
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Various Projects
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Be willing and able to assist with other projects as needed.
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