Coaches' Job Descriptions & Application

Coaches' Job Descriptions & Applications

Head Coach
The Medfield Sharks (located conveniently right off of I-40 between Raleigh and Cary) is looking to hire an enthusiastic, organized individual with proficiency in stroke mechanics, the ability to motivate swimmers of all ages and skill levels, and strong communication skills with parents and swimmers. The Sharks are a 100+ swimmers, TSA South League team of swimmers ages 4 to 18 that is run by an enthusiastic and supportive group of parent volunteers.

Duties include, but are not limited to day-to-day team management, development and supervision of age group appropriate workouts, assisting in preparing heat sheets, attending swim team planning/parent meetings, mentor assistant coaches. The ideal candidate will have prior swim team coaching experience, competitive swim team experience, and be proficient with preparing for meets. Knowledge of TSA rules and regulations, as well as Swimtopia and Meet Central app/software is helpful.

The position is part-time from mid-May through the third or fourth week of July. Coach must be available weekday mornings and later-afternoon/evenings for practices, Tuesday nights for swim meets, and one Saturday or Sunday at the end of the season for TSA Champs.

REQUIREMENTS:

Coach-athlete interaction

Uses encouragement
Works with certain individuals
Uses praise
Works with all individuals
Uses constructive criticism
Works with the team
Uses appropriate discipline

Teaching Skills

Uses demonstrations by getting in the pool with swimmers, especially younger ones
Uses questions as a teaching tool
Provides constructive feedback

Practice Management

Arrives early
Workout begins on time
Workout is organized and well planned
Keeps athletes engaged in productive activity

Meet Management

Arrives early
Provides encouragement
Supervises warmups
Uses praise and constructive criticism

Other

Dresses appropriately
Punctual
Has team spirit and encourages swimmers to show team spirit at meets
Handles and oversees meet entries
Disbursement of meet information
Is aware of team records and best times
Positive role model
Pay Rate - salary up to $4500 based on experience, plus private swim lessons, plus end of season bonus

Download application at Medfield Sharks Job Application and send completed application to [email protected]. Direct all questions to [email protected].

Tentative Schedule:

Work Days	Date
Coaches’ Orientation (2 hours)	to be scheduled
Ice Cream Social/New Family Orientation (3 hours)	Mid-May Sunday afternoon
Weekday (afternoon) Practice (4 days a week- 3 hours)	begins Monday, mid-May
Weekday (morning) Practice (3 days a week- 3 hours)	begins Monday, after traditional calendar is out
Meet Days (6- Tuesdays)	begin Tuesday, typically last week of traditional calendar school being out
TSA Championship	(Saturday or Sunday at end of season, morning and afternoon sessions)

Assistant Coach

The Medfield Sharks (located conveniently right off of I-40 between Raleigh and Cary) is looking to hire an enthusiastic, organized individual with proficiency in stroke mechanics, the ability to motivate swimmers of all ages and skill levels, and strong communication skills with parents and swimmers. The Sharks are a 100+ swimmers, TSA South League team of swimmers ages 4 to 18 that is run by an enthusiastic and supportive group of parent volunteers.

Duties include, but are not limited to day-to-day coaching of all swimmers, assistance with age group appropriate workouts, assisting in preparing heat sheets. The ideal candidate will have prior swim team coaching experience, competitive swim team experience, and be proficient with preparing for meets. Knowledge of TSA rules and regulations, as well as Swimtopia and Meet Central software is helpful.

The position is part-time from mid-May through the third or fourth week of July. Coach must be available weekday mornings and/or later-afternoon/evenings for practices, Tuesday nights for swim meets, and one Saturday or Sunday at the end of the season for TSA Champs.