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(01-16-2012) Position Available: HEAD COACH, Swim Team: The Radnor Aquatic Club (RAC), a parent-managed 501 (c)(3) organization located in Radnor, PA is accepting applications for the position of Head Swim Coach. RAC is a competitive, year-round swim club consisting of 200 plus USA registered swimmers, varying from beginning swimmers to swimmers that compete at Junior Olympics, Zones, Sectionals, Junior Nationals and Olympic Trials. RAC competes in both the Suburban Aquatic League (SAL) and USA Swimming. RAC currently trains at Radnor High School in a 6-lane, 25-yard pool from September through June. From June through August RAC trains in a 6-lane, 50-meter pool.

Job Responsibilities
·         Oversees all levels of swimming within the RAC program, setting goals for all practice levels.
·         Serves as primary coach for RAC's two highest training levels (senior and pre-senior).
·         Coaches all squad levels on a weekly basis.
·         Designs season training plan for all groups.
·         Determines training levels for each swimmer.
·         Determines practice schedule.
·         Determines meet schedule.
·         Reviews and advises on SAL meet line-ups.
·         Attends scheduled meets. In case of meet conflicts, attends highest level of competition.
·         Ensures that all meets have appropriate coaching coverage.
·         Educates and supervises all coaches.
·         Plans and directs monthly staff meetings.
·         Serves as a non-voting member of the RAC board. Attends all RAC board meetings.
·         Serves as voting member on USA Swimming House of Delegates.
·         Attends all pertinent SAL and USA Swimming meetings.
·         Maintains team database for times and records.
·         Maintains practice records for test sets to monitor improvement.
·         Participates in continuing education through ASCA coursework.

Candidate Qualifications
(1) A passion for the sport and the ability to inspire RAC swimmers to reach their goals;
(2) The ability to work with swimmers, of all ages and abilities;
(3) The ability to communicate effectively with parents, the RAC board and other coaches;
(4) An entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to grow our team (we are very interested in hearing your ideas);
(5) Professionalism, maturity, leadership skills and integrity; and
(6) Strong organizational, management and computer skills.

Requirements
·         Current USA Swimming Coach Certification in good standing
·         A minimum of 3 years coaching experience
·         Level 3 ASCA certification, preferred
·         4-year college degree preferred
·         Working knowledge of Hy-Tek Team Manager/Meet Manager considered a plus
·         Must pass USA Swimming coach background checks

Compensation
Salary range will be competitive for the area and commensurate with experience. Club covers travel, professional dues and a budget for continuing education and coach development.

Start Date
Position will remain open until filled. Start date is spring, 2012 or as agreed upon.

Application Process
Please send the following to Anne Davis at president@radnoraquatic.org:
(1) Resume;
(2) Cover letter outlining your coaching philosophy and why you would be a good choice for this position;
(3) Three references; and
(4) Salary requirements are optional, but will be considered.
The application process will be extremely confidential. References and current employer will not be contacted until after applicant is a finalist for the position.

(11-23-2011) Position Available: HEAD COACH, Swim Team: Lower Makefield Swim & Dive Team (LMT) is a competitive summer swimming and diving program which develops physical skills for children of all abilities, fosters positive social interactions, and instills a life-long appetite for exercise in our youth, in a fun-filled atmosphere. We have a core belief that the LMT Swim & Dive Team is preparing its youth to not only be members of a successful swim team, but responsible members of our society. Located in Yardley, PA. LMT is a member of the Lower Bucks Swim League (LBSL). Home to 350 swimmers ages 5-18, the team trains at the Lower Makefield Township Pool (8 lanes, 25 meters) located on Edgewood Rd in Yardley, PA. We are looking to fill the Head Coach position that would lead 2 teams as the team is divided into 2 sub-teams (A & B).

The right candidate for this position is someone with strong communication skills who possesses an inherent enthusiasm and passion for swimming and experience in teaching proper stroke development, technique and swimming fast to varying levels of ages and abilities.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• planning and implementation of practices and goals for all levels

• selection, development and supervision of staff (approx 15-20 coaches)

• development of short & long term team/individual goals

• developing and maintaining positive relationships within community, township and league.

• attendance at every dual and invitational meet

• participation as a member of the Parent Board Association

Detailed job description available upon request

Head Coach candidates should possess:

• strong communication skills (as position requires regular interaction with team members of all ages, staff, parents, and township representatives)

• excellent knowledge of the technical and training aspects of competitive swimming and a record of producing well-rounded swimmers with sound biomechanics

• strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and challenge

• qualities to be instrumental in maintaining team membership and growing the number of senior swimmers

• Excellent organizational skills

• General computer experience

• Magnetic personality with enthusiasm for job

Preferred qualifications include:

• A college degree (preferred, but not required).

• Required to have a minimum of 3 years experience either coaching or teaching lessons

• Certifications should include (Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR, and safety training).

• Clean Background Check and/or USA Coaching certification

• Familiarity with area swim teams (including winter swim teams)

• Familiarity with League (LBSL)

• Familiarity with software: Team Manager

• Availability Requirements:Part time availability needed 3:30-7:30 from Memorial Day through the end of school year.

• Full Time availability (including meets 2 nights/week) needed end of school year through July

• Part time and flexible availability is needed throughout the remainder of the year for seasonal planning and review as well as periodic meetings.
   

Salary will be based on experience, certifications & qualifications.

Contact Information: Interested persons should direct their questions, letters of interest, resumes/references, via email, to Parent Board Chairman, Sandy Borowsky at sborowsky@yahoo.com

Applications will be taken until the position is filled. We are looking to have this candidate start in January, 2012 but this is negotiable.

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