Crooked Creek Crocs (Fuquay) Hiring Head Coach and Assistant Coach for 2013

The primary goal of the Crooked Creek Crocs is to offer a fun and competitive summer swim program to the youth of the Crooked Creek Community. The Coaches’ key objectives are to aid swimmers in mastering strokes, setting and achieving goals, practicing good sportsmanship and developing confidence through swimming. 

HEAD COACH JOB DESCRIPTION: Direct Summer swim team for the Crooked Creek Crocs. Position runs from the beginning of May through the end of July.  Work schedule will vary, including weekday morning and evening and Saturday morning practices, as well as eight (8) swim meets throughout the season (including the championship meet).

JOB DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Active participation throughout the swim season.
• Willingness to obtain necessary safety and sport related certifications as required.
• Leading swimmers through all aspects of the competitive swimming, including skill development, endurance training, starts, flip turns and relay exchanges.
• Inspiring swimmers to enjoy the sport of swimming. 
• Fostering team spirit and good sportsmanship.
• Preparation of facilities and organization of swimmers for practices and meets.
• Participation throughout entire swim meet, including set up, warm-ups, practice starts, all events, take down etc.
• Preparation of meet rosters and relay assignments to balance fair participation and competitive strategy.
• Assisting in the hiring and supervision of the assistant coach.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High school graduate
• Competitive swimming experience
• Prior coaching experience
• Experience working with children, at all levels
• Willingness to participate in background check
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• CPR and First Aid or equivalent training required.
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor preferred.
• Experience with Hy-Tek Meet Manager preferred. Must be willing to learn.

ASSISTANT COACH JOB DESCRIPTION: Assist the Head Coach in all aspects of running the swim team. The season runs from the beginning of May through the end of July. Scheduling may vary, including weekday morning and evening practices; Saturday morning practice; and 8 meets (including the championship meet).

JOB DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Active participation throughout the swim season.
• Assisting head coach in creating an age appropriate workout focusing on technique, endurance, stroke development, drills etc. 
• Inspiring swimmers to enjoy the sport of swimming, fostering team spirit and good sportsmanship.
• Assisting in leading structured practices.
• Assisting head coach with administrative matters relating to the team, swim meet arrangements and interaction with parents. 
• Engaging parents and cultivating relationships to create a collaborative swim team environment.
• Any additional duties as assigned by the head coach.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High school graduate
• Competitive swimming experience
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Interest in and ability to work with children at all age levels
• Display a positive and encouraging attitude during swim practice
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor, lifeguard training, CPR and First Aid or equivalent training preferred
• Coaching experience preferred
• Willingness to participate in background check

Please send a letter of interest and resume to crookedcreekcrocs@gmail.com by January 31, 2013.