CHEROKEE COUNTRY CLUB
Summer League Assistant Swim Coach
Cherokee Country Club is in search of an assistant coach for the 2017 Summer Season. Cherokee is a summer
recreational swim team for ages 5 to 18 years old. From novice to advance swimmers, we strive for improvement
and success for each of our swimmers. We value the growth of our swimmers individually, as well as a team, both
in and out of the pool. We are competitive and fun-loving!
SERIOUS APPLICANTS HAVE REASON FOR EXCITEMENT
1. We have approximately 60- 70 swimmers.
2. Daily M-F swim practice responsibilities occur mainly in the morning. We also offer smaller practice groups
in the evening M- TH
3. The team is well supported by very dedicated and hardworking parents
4. There are fun-filled social activities for swimmers, coaches and families throughout the season.
OUR BELIEFS
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Youth sports are a platform for character development.
Striving to win and do our best is what we do. Growth is why we do it.
We win by focusing on the mastery of the sport, not by focusing on winning.
Swimmers should strive to make themselves, their teammates and the sport better.
Parents should focus on their children’s growth through life lessons.
Swimmers, parents and coaches must respect rules, opponents, officials, teammates and
themselves.
YOU’D BE A GREAT CANDIDATE IF YOU HIT MANY OF THESE TRAITS BELOW
• You are enthusiastic about seeing your athletes improve as swimmers and people.
• You put effort into every athlete regardless of talent or motivation.
• You are punctual, detail-oriented and self-disciplined.
• You believe in the power of positive reinforcement.
• You are a student of stroke technique.
ASSISTANT COACH
1. Able to coach and relate to all age groups as the pre-swim team swim program
2. Ability to work with the Head Coach to develop a general season plan and work week to week
implementing skills that will transition into familiar skills sets for swimmers as they advance to later age
groups.
3. Ability to respect and take direction from Head Coach and perform in all areas including: pattern and
mirror the practice plan of head coach.
4. Ability to adjust and think on their feet.
5. Ability to take a concept and improvise the concept to more detailed scope: understand basics of
progression.
6. Willing to be in the water with the 8&U swimmers and enjoy this age group.
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Other skills: team unify, meet entry, timeliness, respectfulness and thoughtfulness in thinking
through situations as they arise. Other responsibilities include directing pool set up and
breakdown. Availability May 29- August 5. As well as Awards Night TBA. Competitive Salary.