Description
Mission Statement: North Bay Aquatics Coaches Character & Excellence Through Competitive Swimming
We believe our holistic approach creates the optimal environment for success—both in and out of the water.
We are a team of diverse backgrounds, but we all share the same core values: a genuine enthusiasm for engaging in the NBA process, even when that process is demanding; a competitive fire; a willingness to bring our best to everything we do, even when no one is looking; and a team-first attitude.
We have high expectations of our NBA family—which includes coaches, swimmers, alumni, supporting families and donors from our program history spanning multiple decades—and we look for new members who are excited and willing to hold themselves to the same.
General Job Description
This position is for a Lead Senior Coach who will be on deck for 7-9 practices a week and 3 dryland practices a week. The ideal candidate is comfortable coaching in a weight room.
The correct candidate plays a pivotal role in connecting all of our team with the larger swim community of Marin.
Though coaching is the main focus of this position, staying connected with the swimmers and coaches at our other sites and also connecting with local rec teams and high schools in the community to recruit swimmers is pivotal to the position.
Requirements
Athlete Development
- Structure a season plan to develop the whole athlete through seasonal objectives and measurables
- Deliver high quality, engaging, and developmentally appropriate practices that align with North Bay mission statement and goals
- Partner with the Head Coach and other Lead coaches to design and implement a framework that aligns with the club's mission statement
- Run 3 drylands each week and 7-9 swim practices between 1.5-2.5 hours each practice. The ideal candidate is comfortable with dryland and weight room movements
- Host regular meetings with your group(s) that work to develop the whole athlete such as nutrition, meet prep, mindset, and other requirements of young athletes not covered in dryland or swimming
Community Connection & Growth
- Connect with our other age group program coaches and swimmers at Tiburon Peninsula Club to ensure easy transitions for swimmers into new groups and create team cohesion
- Outreach to local rec teams and high school teams to develop pathway for swimmers to transition to our team from the local rec swim leagues
Communicate with our swimmers and families training plans, practice goals, upcoming events, and all other information to best keep our families informed - Organize community events for recruiting swimmers, community outreach, and team bonding (clinics, local fairs, etc.)
In coordination with the head coach, plan 1x quarterly team meeting for parents, swimmers, and families on education topics beneficial to swim families
Administration
- Billing for miscellaneous expenses (custom caps, travel meets, team events, etc)
- Update our team website including swim meet schedule, practice schedule, team pictures, and updates
- Social media updates celebrating our team and athletes, but also updating the community on our team goals and mission
- Attend 1-2 staff meetings each month
Other Requirements
- Stay up to date and follow USA Swimming Safe Sport policies and procedures, and team code of conduct
- Stay up to date on USA Swimming Coach Certifications
- Outstanding communication skills to properly keep coaches, athletes, and families up to date on team goals and vision
- Attend 1-2x swim meets per month, including travel meets, including but not limited to Winter Junior Nationals, Spring Sectionals, Futures, Training Trips, and Summer Junior Nationals
- Run our annual fundraising event (Tuna-Thon) and assist in our Master’s scholarship fund (Angel Fund) to both raise funds for our team and increase community outreach/awareness
- Organize and run 2-3 Block Party Swim Meets for our team, including meet sheets, meet entry, inviting other teams, etc.
- Stay up to date on and participate in learning opportunities for coaches
