Description
The Aiken-Augusta Swim League (ASL), is seeking a experienced, dynamic and enthusiastic leader to serve as the Head Coach and Program Director of our thriving year-round competitive swim team.
Established in 1969, ASL is the premiere swim club in the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) encompassing greater Augusta, GA and Aiken, SC (with population approaching 800,000). Our club is set up for success with two tiers of participation including the Local Racing Squad (250+ swimmers), which serves as an entry-level program with flexibility and lower commitment levels for athletes who are new to the sport, and the Travel Squad (130 swimmers), which seeks to develop committed year-round athletes to meet their highest potential through dedication, hard work, and perseverance. This system allows children and families to “grow into” the sport and seeks to create an inclusive and friendly environment for swimmers of all ages and ability levels.
Our mission is to help every athlete reach their full potential in swimming and in life. Our vision is to achieve national distinction and regional prominence by developing healthy, happy, and successful swimmers through expert coaching that instills a positive, growth-oriented mindset and an unparalleled team environment, where every athlete feels they belong and are valued. We are known throughout the Georgia Swimming LSC and southeast region for our team spirit and amazing parent support.
The Head Coach/Program Director will oversee all aspects of the club including fostering the development of athletes and assistant coaches, assisting the Board in club operations, and providing strategic vision and planning to make these goals possible.
Key Responsibilities:
Wet Side -
Oversee all levels of swimming, including program design and advancement plan for all groups.
Directly coach at least one group, participate in coaching other groups, assist Board to fill vacancies in coaching staff as needed.
Mentor, supervise, and evaluate all assistant coaches.
Set practice group structure and schedule.
Personally attend highest level of competition for all age groups at least annually to allow for evaluation of coaching staff, evaluation of program progression and development of team relationships.
Ensure a team coach attends all swim meets and coaching staff is identified to swimmers for meet warm up and feedback.
Determine meet schedule for team.
Oversee individual and team entries.
Set attendance standards and enforce disciplinary policies for swimmers.
Dry Side -
Conduct weekly meetings with salaried coaching staff.
Attend monthly Board meeting with a prepared verbal report: Coaches update, swimmers update, meet results, program progression etc.
Help develop and adhere to approved budget.
Assist in fundraising.
Maintain office hours or indicate how/when to contact the coach.
Attend LSC meetings. Attend other pertinent meetings.
Oversee communications: web site, social media, newsletters, meet information, meet wrap up, season wrap up, publicity, team records.
Oversee purchase of training equipment with board-approved funds.
Run parent education programs in conjunction with site directors, site VP’s.
Pursue professional development activities through USA Swimming and ASCA.
Compensation:
Competitive salary starting at $80,000+, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and demonstrated success in athlete and program development. Additional compensation considerations may include professional development support, travel reimbursement, championship meet compensation, and performance-based incentives approved by the ASL Board.
Benefits:
Competitive benefits package, including health insurance stipend and paid time off.
Professional development support, including national coaching education opportunities.
Travel reimbursement and championship meet support.
Opportunity to lead and develop athletes within one of Georgia’s longest-standing and most respected competitive swim programs.
About Augusta:
Nestled along the banks of the Savannah River, Augusta is the second largest and oldest city in Georgia. While Augusta has the historic charm of the classic South, it is also currently one of the fastest growing areas in the United States due to the consolidation of the US Army’s Cyber Command at Fort Gordon coupled with a vibrant medical community. It is an easy place to live and work. Augusta boasts dozens of shops and restaurants, cultural, and historic attractions and is approximately 150 miles east of Atlanta on Interstate 20. Lake Thurmond is minutes away and is one of the Southeast’s largest and most popular public recreation lakes. Augusta is also centrally located just two and a half hours from the beach and the mountains. Finally, Augusta is home to the best known golf tournament in the world, The Masters.
Requirements
10+ Years of coaching experience, preferably including senior and national-level athletes.
Proven leadership, organizational and staff management skills necessary to oversee a large, multi-tiered swim program.
Success in athlete development, fostering a positive team culture and growing a team.
Strong communication skills with ability to relate to athletes and parents of all levels of swimming commitment and knowledge.
Current USA Swimming, SafeSport, and CPR certifications.
ASCA Level 4 (Level 5 preferred) Certification.
Ability to implement and oversee a safe and successful dryland training program.
Ability to assist with meet management, including in-depth knowledge of Hy-Tek Team and Meet Manager software.
