Monday, March 12, 2018

Coaches (&Head Coach) needed at Raleigh Racquet Club

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

·         The Head Swim Coach position is a part-time, summer seasonal position beginning May 29th till July 19th.
·         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. 
·         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
·         The Assistant Swim Coach (ASC) position is a part-time, seasonal position beginning May 29th till July 19th.
·         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
·         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

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