Saturday, January 7, 2023

Cary Park Swim Team Accepting Coaching Applications for Summer 2023

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


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


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

Cary Park offers very competitive summer coaching salaries. Please reach out to caryparkwimteam@gmail.com with any questions about these coaching positions.

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