The Cary Park Swim Team is looking for experienced swim coaches who have an enthusiasm for swimming, enjoy coaching all levels of swimmers, have a serious appreciation for water safety, and who have a fun-loving and energetic spirit. We are now accepting applications for the 2023 Summer Season (May 15 - July 25th 2023).
All applicants should expect to be available afternoons (4-7:30 pm M-Th, and later on Tuesdays for meets beginning in mid-June) and mornings M-Sat 8-11:30 am. Morning Saturday practices begin May 20th. Weekday morning practices begin June 12th. There are two Championship meets the weekends of July 15-16 and July 22-23 that coaches should also plan to attend.
CPSD Head Coach Job Description
- Implements a strong instructive/goal-oriented Swimming Program for all swimmers of the Cary Park Sea Dragons Swim Team, ages 4-18.
- Supervises entire coaching staff to optimize their maximum potential within the framework of their coaching abilities and to provide consistent instruction to all swimmers
- Work with coaching staff to seed all swimmers at each of the 8 swim meets.
- Provides instruction on each of the 4 basic stroke skills necessary for competitive swimming in TSA.
- Communicate enthusiasm among all the swimmers on the Cary Park Sea Dragons Swim Team and fully support the goals of the competitive program.
- Show and teach good sportsmanship to all swimmers.
- Willing to swim in the Coaches' Relays
- Attendance at all practices and meets is required
- Emphasis on Swimmer Safety and maintaining an organized practice with all Assistant and Jr. Coaches fully engaged in instruction activities
Required Experience and Certifications
- Active Red Cross certification in Lifeguard Training, CPR and Community First Aid that remains current through the entire swim season.
- Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches Certification - Online Course
Strongly Recommended
- Extensive swim coaching experience, ideally as a Head Coach or an Assistant Head Coach.
- Experience supervising and training other swim coaches.
- Experience with Meet Manager and SwimTopia Meet Maestro and electronic meet entries.
- Participates as a Sea Dragon swimmer, if age-eligible
CPSD Assistant Coach Job Description
- Assist the Head Coach in implementing a strong instructive/goal-oriented Swimming Program for all swimmers of the Cary Park Sea Dragons Swim Team, ages 4-18.
- Provides instruction on each of the 4 basic stroke skills necessary for competitive swimming in TSA.
- Communicate enthusiasm among all the swimmers on the Cary Park Sea Dragons Swim Team and fully support the goals of the competitive program.
- Show and teach good sportsmanship to all swimmers.
- Willing to swim in the Coaches' Relays
- Full-time assistant coaches expected to attend all practices and meets
- Part-time assistant coaches or coaching interns expected to attend all assigned practices and all meets
- Emphasizes water safety on deck and in the pool and closely monitors the pool as acting lifeguards while coaching
Required Experience and Certifications
- Active Red Cross certification in Lifeguard Training, CPR and Community First Aid that remains current through the entire swim season.
- Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches Certification - Online Course
Strongly Recommended
- Experience with Meet Manager or SwimTopia Meet Maestro and electronic meet entries.
- Participates as a Sea Dragon swimmer, if age-eligible
Send applications for 2023 Head Coach & Assistant Coach Summer Coaching Staff to caryparkswimteam@gmail.com by January 31, 2023
Required Documentation:
1) Current Resume
2) Cover Letter
3) 2-3 References with contact information
4) Proof of current Lifeguard/CPR/FirstAid certification or detailed plans for obtaining the certification before the start of the season
5) Proof of completion of the Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches Certification - Online Course
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