The Raleigh Racquet Club is looking for a Head Swim Coach as well as a Staff Coach for the upcoming 2018 Summer Swim Season.
interested application should email or call General Manager Joe Wilkerson:
joe@rrctennis.com or (919) 876-0565
Raleigh Racquet Club
- Head Swim Coach
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The Head Swim Coach position is a part-time,
summer seasonal position beginning May 29th till July 19th.
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The Head Coach will be expected to manage the
coaching and supervision of weekly practice sessions and organize swimmers for
the 6 weekly meets. The Head Coach will
be supported in these efforts by two assistant coaches, the RRC Club Manager
and the Parent Committee.
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This position serves as a motivational figure
who inspires high morale, encourages recruitment of new members, builds team
cohesiveness, communicates effectively and provides positive
reinforcement.
Duties and
Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities and expectations include but are
not limited to the following:
Managing and Coaching Practices:
● Prepare and coach practices
● Supervise assistant coaching staff (currently two),
including organizing and overseeing the practices as well as a coaching
schedule and ensuring that the weekly practices are staffed appropriately. If needed recruit parent volunteers for
additional support
● Prepare workouts in advance taking into account varying
skill levels of the swimmers and receive feedback from the swimmers, assistant
coaches, and Aquatics Manager to make adjustments as needed to ensure workouts
are clearly communicated to the swimmers by the coaching staff
● Ensure all practice changes, pool closures, upcoming
activities, and competitions are communicated to swimmers and parents by email
and at practices
● Foster a welcoming environment for new swimmers with the
goal of retaining swimmers to continue to build or maintain the program numbers
● Encourage team participation and provide swimmer feedback
● Enforce the posted pool rules and regulations – maintain a
safe environment
● Other duties as required
Minimum requirements
and qualifications include:
● Competitive swimming experience and strong knowledge of
stroke-mechanics
● Demonstrated experience of effectively coaching both
competitive and recreational
swimmers
● Maintain professional demeanor, provide leadership, and
exhibit a positive, teambuilding attitude
● Physical demands include the ability to instruct and
observe participants in proper stroke techniques, lift and move light
equipment, and participate in the water
● Prefer21 years of age.-
College Students with experience
will be considered
•Previous swim team coaching experience
Compensation based on
experience
Raleigh Racquet Club
- Assistant Swim Coach 2017
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The Assistant Swim Coach (ASC) position is a
part-time, seasonal position beginning May 29th till July 19th.
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The ASC will be expected to assist in the
coaching and supervision of weekly practice sessions and organize swimmers for
the 6 weekly meets. The ASC will be
supervised by the Head Coach
Duties and
Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities and expectations include but are
not limited to the following:
● Coach weekly practices and manage swim meets – evening
practices 1.5 hours M, W, Th, F, meets Tu 4 hours
● Prepare workouts in advance taking into account varying
skill levels of the swimmers and receive feedback from the swimmers, head coaches, and club manager to make adjustments
as needed to ensure workouts are clearly communicated to the swimmers by the
coaching staff
● Ensure all practice changes, pool closures, upcoming
activities, volunteer duties and competitions are communicated to swimmers and
parents
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Plan end of season award banquet
● Encourage team participation and provide swimmer feedback
● Enforce the posted pool rules and regulations – maintain a
safe environment
● Other duties as required
Compensation based on experience
