JCA Swim Team Age Group Job Opening

Age Group Coach

·         JOHN C. ARGUE SWIM TEAM

·         LOS ANGELES, CA, USA

·        PART TIME AGE GROUP COACH

Job Description

The John C. Argue Swim Team is looking for an experienced Age Group Coach.  This candidate must be able to work with a small team.  This person will be responsible for working primarily with our 6 – 12-year-old athletes as well as partnering with our Head Coach to develop all aspects of our program with the goal of instilling a culture of commitment, family, hard work and success both in and out of the water.

Position: Age Group Coach

Job Open Date: June 28, 2021

Work Location: Los Angeles, CA

Pay Rate: commensurate with experience

Days/Hours:  Monday – Friday (10 – 15 hrs)

Swim Meets: 1-2/month.  Some are one day meets. Some are weekend long.  Staff is paid hourly for meets.

• Work with the Head Coach to build an Age Group philosophy.
• Work with swimmers ages 5 - 12 novice through JO Qualifiers.
• Motivating swimmers of all ages to be great in a positive way
• Work with a minimum of 2 groups while overseeing all parts of the Age Group program.
• Assisting with other groups as needed
• This person should have at least 2-3 years of coaching experience.
• Be an effective communicator with parents, coaches, and swimmers.
• They should have a sound stroke mechanic philosophy.
• Ability to work in all types of weather including the rain, and train athletes safely in similar conditions.
• Ability to adapt the practice changes on short notice.
• Have a track record of success producing age group swimmers that transition successfully to Senior swimmers.
• Understand the long-term development of the swimmer.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and an understanding of TeamUnify and Meet/Team Manager.
• Attending staff meetings as scheduled
• Attending swim meets as needed
• Attending team functions (picnic, team-building activities)

Certifications current or able to acquire upon hiring:

• CPR. First Aid, Safety Training for Swim Coaches, Concussion Training, and membership in good standing with USA Swimming.
• Athlete protection training, Safe Sport training, a background check through USA Swimming
• Foundations of Coaching 101 and 201

HOW TO APPLY

Please send resume and letter of interest, including coaching philosophy, and up to three professional references to Karla Hernandez at: karlavillalt@yahoo.com.