Head Age Group Coach
Job Description for the Newburgh Sea Creatures Head Age Group Coach
The Newburgh Sea Creatures of Southern Indiana are a USA Swimming Bronze medal team of just under 200 members that have a proud
history of producing athletes that have gone on to become collegiate and national champions as well as Olympians. Through devotion to our
mission statement which reads “Cultivating athletes, leaders, and role models through the sport of swimming”, our staff is dedicated to
empowering individuals to reach their true potential regardless of their age or ability.
Employment Schedule:
▪ Full time employment
▪ Reports to NSC Head Coach
▪ Salaried position ranging from $30,00 to $42,000 commensurate with experience
Job Purpose/Overview:
The NSC Head Age Group Coach is responsible for overall management and direction of the Age Group program. The candidate will oversee
all facets of the program including, but not limited to, practices, meets, and social activities. Excellent communication skills, both written and
verbal, as well as the ability to motivate, lead, and instruct, not only swimmers but other coaches and parents is a paramount function within
this position. On deck coaching time may range from 20 – 30 hours per week with all levels of swimmers. A further fundamental aspect of the
candidate will be to work collaboratively with Castle High School , CHS administration, and the WCSC.
Key Responsibilities:
▪ Overall management of the Age
Group program
▪ Direct coaching of Age Group swimmers both
in and out of the water
▪ Plan and execute structured workouts
▪ Coordinate and develop group and ▪ Mentor and manage staff consisting of Lead ▪ Selection of and attendance at competitive
team goals and curriculum in
and Assistant coaches and in – water
team meets in accordance with the Head
accordance with the Head Coach instructors in accordance with the Head Coach
Coach (includes team entries)
▪ Routinely communicate with and
▪ Routinely report to the Head Coach the
educate Age Group parents through
▪ Routinely report group progress to Age
program’s progress in relation to the goals
email as well as informal and formal
Group families
agreed upon by the Head Coach
in-person meetings
▪ Present a professional appearance and
▪ Maintain the Age Group pages and
attitude at all times and maintain a high
▪ May be required to complete other duties as
its group’s calendars on NSC’s
standard of customer service
assigned by the NSC Head Age Group Coach
website
Required Knowledge and Abilities:
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Familiar with/ability to use Team Unify to develop meet entries and maintain the group’s page
Assistance with Head Coach and BOD in developing program structure and strategic planning
Must follow USA Swimming and NSC code of conduct
Must have ability to act professionally when making decisions and handling conflict
Must be physically capable of sustained walking, or standing
Must be willing to work flexible hours; including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Licenses/Certificates:
▪ Current USA Swimming Coach Member
▪ This includes being in compliance and up to date with USA Swimming’s requirements for all coach members including:
background checks, Athlete Protection, Safety training for Swim Coaches, CPR, and Foundations of Coaching 101
Education and Experience:
▪ Competitive swimming background
▪ Minimum five (5) years coaching experience is preferred
▪ Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
I have reviewed the above job description and understand my responsibilities as described:
Print Name: ________________________________ Date: _____________
Signature: __________________________________ Date: _____________
The Newburgh Sea Creatures reserves the right to change and/or modify the job requirements, responsibilities, and qualifications for this
position to meet changing business needs. Further, nothing in this description is intended to represent all functions, duties, and responsibilities
of the associate holding this job title, or to alter the at- will nature of their employment.
Understood and Agreed To: Signature: _______________________ Date: _____________