Lead Swim Team Coach — Youth & Competitive Excellence

Asheville Jewish Community Center; Asheville (NC); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Asheville Jewish Community Center seeks a Head Swim Team Coach to lead the Smokin’ Salmon program up to age 18, blending learn-to-swim with competitive development and progressing athletes toward championship meets. Responsibilities include planning practices, coordinating home meets, mentoring swimmers and families, and upholding Safe Sport standards in a welcoming team culture.

USA Swimming credentials within 90 days are required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience coaching competitive swimmers.
• Understanding of swim training methodologies, stroke mechanics, and race strategy.
• Must be in good standing with USA Swimming or willing to obtain within 90 days.
• CPR/AED/First Aid certifications or willingness to obtain within 90 days.
• NC Childcare Background Check.
• Pre-employment background and drug screening.

Responsabilités

• Plan and implement swim team practices for swimmers up to age 18.
• Collaborate with coaches and assistants to support practices at all levels.
• Plan meet schedules, implement home meets, coordinate travel, and coach at meets.
• Mentor athletes to reach personal and team goals.
• Prepare advanced swimmers for championship-level competition using best practices.
• Foster a welcoming, inclusive team culture with clear communication.
• Build relationships with swimmers and families to support retention.
• Maintain safe, engaging environments and Safe Sport compliance.
• Teach Learn-to-Swim lessons (2–5 per week) and maintain pool safety.
• Step into lifeguard duties and enforce pool safety guidelines.

Connaissances

Coaching competitive swimmers

Swim training methodologies

Leadership and mentorship

Motivation and engagement

Age-group and senior swimmers

Clear communication

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

The Asheville Jewish Community Center seeks a Head Swim Team Coach to lead the Smokin’ Salmon program up to age 18, blending learn-to-swim with competitive development and progressing athletes toward championship meets. Responsibilities include planning practices, coordinating home meets, mentoring swimmers and families, and upholding Safe Sport standards in a welcoming team culture.

USA Swimming credentials within 90 days are required.