What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Swim Team Coach position at Scioto Country Club?
Scioto Country Club is recognized as one of the top 25 country clubs in the United States and is one of five country clubs to have hosted five different major championships. Recognized as both a Platinum Club and an Iconic Distinguished Club by the two organizations that rate the very best clubs in the world, Scioto actively seeks out top prospects for employment. Founded in 1916, the Club has a tradition of excellence and seeks individuals that are interested in being a part of a service team that exceeds member’s expectations at the same time providing our staff members with rewarding opportunities to further their careers.
Our eligible employees enjoy excellent benefits such as paid time off, medical and dental/vision coverage, scholarship opportunities, 401K retirement plan with company match, employee meal, and staff golfing privileges.
Related Titles: Swim Team Coordinator (Coach)
Reports to: General Manager
Supervises: Supervises all swim coaches
Job Summary (Essential Functions)
As the Head Swim Coach at Scioto Country Club, you will be responsible for managing the swimming team, overseeing assistant coaches, and maintaining regular communication with staff and families. Responsible for scheduling and coordinating swim meets.
Job Tasks/Duties
- Schedules and attends practice sessions for the swim team.
- Organizes all aspects of swim meets including scheduling individual race participants, recording and posting start times and distributing race ribbons.
- Schedules and leads all in the club’s coaches’ meetings.
- Summer: Scioto Participates in the PCCAL Private Country Club Athletic League
- Winter: The team participates in Ohio Local Swim Championships
- Maintains presence during swim team events.
- Maintains swim team and event equipment.
- Organizes swim meet volunteers.
- Works closely with Dive Coach
- Delegates task to ensure the successful operation of the program
- Performs other tasks as required by General Manager.
Licenses and Special Requirements
- USA Swimming coach in good standing.
- American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA) Level 2 or above certification.
- American Red Cross Basic First Aid required, training on AED units and possession of a current Red Cross CPR card.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Working conditions are often, hot, humid, slippery and wet.
- Able to tolerate the smell of chlorine.
- Ability to project voice and articulate instructions to swimmers.
- Able to meet and perform the physical requirements and to work effectively in an environment, which is typical of this position.
- Frequent repetitive motions.
- Continuous standing and walking.
Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations
- Ability to plan, organize, schedule and manage all phases of the club’s swim team program.
- Knowledge of and ability to perform all strokes
- Required duties in emergency situations.
- Strong leadership, organization and communication skills are essential
Education and/or Experience
- Associate’s-level college degree in Physical Education, Sports Management or related major.
- Experience as a competitive swimmer on the High School and College levels.
- Experience as an Assistant Swim or Head Swim Coach.
