Daleview Masters Coaching Position Available!

Daleview Pool, located at 901 Daleview Dr., one of the MCSL charter member clubs, is seeking a head coach for their long-standing Masters program. Daleview Masters is a USMS registered club and prior to restrictions boasted a roster of more than 100 athletes! See below for the job description, to apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and two sample workouts to president@daleview.org. Completed applications received by 4/22 will receive full consideration. Later applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Daleview Masters Head Coach
Time Commitment: 6 hours of coaching + additional time for planning/managing coaching staff, depending on enrollment. Ideally, the head coach and an assistant coach would attend each practice.
Practices run Memorial Day through Labor Day (14 weeks):

• Tuesday 6-7am
• Tuesday 9-10pm
• Thursday 6-7am
• Thursday 9-10pm
• Sunday 8-9am
• Sunday 9-10am

The head coach for the Masters program at Daleview will strive to follow the stated goals of
United States Masters member teams. Among them, the successful candidate must:

• Possess strong knowledge of stroke technique and mechanics, drills and must understand training cycles and season planning.
• Structure practices and tailor cohesive workouts for all adult (18+) Masters participants, including competitive swimmers, those seeking to improve fitness, triathletes/open water enthusiasts and beginners (defined as being able to swim a length of the pool without stopping and interested in learning strokes).
• Run a program that is welcoming to all adult swimmers regardless of ability level.
• Select and manage a coaching staff to take an interest in each swimmer, helping them to set goals and offer motivation.
• Maintain a standard of excellence in all tasks.
• Arrive 15 minutes before start time for all practices (on the clock) to prepare the pool (e.g., install lane ropes, remove ladders).
• Communicate the workout clearly and be engaged with swimmers throughout.
• Post workouts on Masters-related social media.
• Make it fun! Plan and implement friendly relays/races for those interested. Work on starts/turns for those interested.
  
  Preferred Qualifications:
  • Be a USA Swimming certified coach with experience in adult stroke instruction
  • Have 3+ years experience coaching adult swimmers
  • Be a certified lifeguard
  • Have CPR & First Aid certification
  • Be an effective communicator in person and online

Pay – commensurate with experience; will be compensated for time spent in preparation.