Assistant Swim Coach | Country Club of Asheville - McConnell Golf

Country Club of Asheville is seeking an Assistant Swim Coach for the club's swim team. This position will provide direct leadership, instruction, motivation to swimmers, and attend all swim meets, team functions, practices, meetings and the swim team banquet.  The Assistant Swim Coach will help develop and improve the technical and physical skills of swimming in each participant while providing a fun and enjoyable environment.

 Country Club is a McConnell Golf Property. To learn more about the club, please visit ccofasheville.com.

To learn more about McConnell Golf, please visit www.mcconnellgolf.com.

Responsibilities:

• Enthusiastic and energetic leadership.
• Prepare workouts that are adapted to the variable skills and abilities of swimmers with the help of the head coach.
• Have prompt attendance at all scheduled practices, functions and meets.
• Maintain a friendly and approachable attitude.
• Establish and maintain respectful and effective working relationships with the swimmers, coaches, club staff and parents.
• Instruct swimmers on proper swimming form and technique.
• Observe swimmers to understand and correct mistakes.
• Provide appropriate feedback on performance to each swimmer.
• Determine with the help of the head coaches, all individual and relay events for the swimmers at swim meets.
• Ensure that after practices and meets, the facility is left as requested and that all pool equipment is back in place, including lane lines. 
• Help order ribbons, trophies and awards.
• Attend all required meetings, meets, social functions and practices.

Qualifications: 

• At least 1-3 years of coaching experience
• 3-4 years of competitive swimming experience (preferred)
• CPR & First Aid certifications
• Demonstrates strong communication & leadership skills
• Enthusiastic, patient and able to give simple instructions
• Works well with others including coaches, staff and parents