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Job OpeningsPotomac Raiders Swim ClubThe Potomac Raiders Swim Club (“RAID”) is seeking a motivated Head Coach to lead our team and carry on in our tradition of success. Our active year-round membership utilizes multiple practice locations in Charles County, Maryland. This beautiful suburban/rural area southeast of Washington, DC is also home to several successful high school swimming programs. Our team offers tremendous growth potential, and has the room to expand. This the perfect opportunity for an up-and-coming Head Coach to make a name for him/herself or for a more experienced Head Coach to relocate and build a local swimming dynasty. The position is available to start immediately, but we will hold this position if the right individual has already committed to attending the ASCA conference. The Head Coach will have a passion for swimming, provide a positive training experience for all levels/ages of athletes, oversee all levels of our competitive program, and have direct responsibility for training our top senior group. Additional duties may include seasonal planning, workout/dryland training design and implementation, practice scheduling, effectively communicating with athletes, parents, officials, and community members, advising a board of directors and parent volunteer efforts, planning and hosting camps, clinics, and/or competitive events, managing team-related projects and programs, attending swim meets, and other team functions. Qualified candidates must possess USA Swimming Coach certification in good standing, proficiency with Hy-Tek software for swimming, and previous competitive swimming and/or coaching experience. Preference will be given to accomplished ASCA-certified applicants. Competitive annual salary based on experience; incentive bonuses (competition-based and enrollment-based), paid vacation, travel expenses, and professional certification/membership reimbursement available.
Please e-mail cover letter and resume in confidence to team secretary Melinda Dullea at tmcdullea@gmail.com for immediate consideration. Join us online at http://raiderswimming.org. (Posted August 30, 2010) JCC of Greater Baltimore The Aquatics department at the JCC of Greater Baltimore is seeking an Assistant Coach for its mid-sized age group swim team. The Barracudas are a 70-swimmer-strong Age Group team in a regional (multi-state) Jewish Community Center league with at least two primary rival teams of similar size and capabilities. (In 2009, the team went undefeated in league competition and won the League Championships.) The team joined USA Swimming in 2008, and started participating in USAS meets during the 2009-10 season. Two-hour practices are held 4 times per week. The Swim Team season begins August 30, 2010. The team is growing yearly and needs experienced leadership to help it move to the next level. The JCC's Aquatics department is recognized as a national training center for its other aquatics programs and wishes to bring the swim team progam's level of excellence in line with its other programs. Additional opportunities are available as an instructor in one of the department's Learn to Swim or Water Safety programs. Successful candidates will have already completed (or be able to complete before they start work) the USA Swimming Requirements for New Coaches. Qualified candidates should send their resume and salary requirements to: Bill Kirkner, Aquatics Director JCC of Greater Baltimore 3506 Gwynnbrook Avenue Owings Mills, MD 21117 410.356.5200, x318 email: Bkirkner@jcc.org (Posted August 16, 2010) Health Unlimited Family Fitness and Aquatic Center Part-time Age Group Coach needed for indoor swim team at dynamic 35,000 sq ft fitness and aquatic center in Mt. Airy, MD. The Health Unlimited Hurricanes (HUHU) team has been in existence for 5 years and has grown considerably in both numbers and performance standards each year. Responsibilities and requirements for this position include: USA Registered; ASCA Level 1 or higher; Experience working with developmental and age group swimmers; Work alongside Head Coach at age group practice; Implement training and techniques with Head Coach; Attend Maryland Swimming meetings, clinics, workshops, etc.; Attend all required meets; Substitute when needed for other level swim coaches; Contribute to monthly newsletter; Attend team social events for age group swimmers; Evening and weekends approx. 6 hours a week; Opportunity for additional hours teaching swim lessons and coaching Master Team. Position to begin late August for upcoming indoor season. Contact Dan Strayton, General Manager, at dans@myhealthunlimited.com or 301-829-9730. Or fax resume to 301-829-4236. (Posted August 16, 2010) Merrit Athletic Club AQUATICS MANAGER: Merritt Athletic Clubs is seeking applicants for a full time Aquatics Manager for their four pool complex in Eldersburg MD. The aquatics manager is responsible for the aquatics facility upkeep including maintaining a clean and safe pool environment. They oversee an aquatics staff of lifeguards, swim instructors, and aquatics fitness instructors. Main responsibilities of the aquatics manager include scheduling, programming, driving revenue, and overall growth of the aquatics department. The ability to manage multiple projects and handle customer service issues is critical. Potential candidates should have current lifeguarding certification, have or be willing to get pool operators certification, and have a background in swim lessons, swim team or aquatic fitness. Send resumes to Regional Aquatic Director Andrew Barranco, abarranco@merrittclubs.com MASTERS COACH: Merritt Athletic Clubs is looking for a part time masters coach for their Canton location in Baltimore. Responsibilities include designing practices, on deck coaching three days a week, and attending swim meets. Applicants can send their resume to Regional Aquatic Director Andrew Barranco abarranco@merrittclubs.com. (Posted July 28, 2010) Cardinal and Gold Aquatics Severna Park Raquetball and Fitness Club (SPRC) All classified ads will be kept on the site for 21 days. |