Description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced swim coach to lead the swim program for our junior/elite triathlon program, Team Playtri Elite - one of the top 10 junior high-performance triathlon programs in the country since 2019, and a current U23/elite triathlon development environment. An ideal candidate would have previous experience working with 15 to 18-year-old distance freestyle swimmers at A or better USAS time standards, as well as teaching and coaching other strokes - triathlon/open water coaching experience is a plus.

Requirements

Position includes 8-11 hours on deck and 3-4 paid hours for planning/admin per week.

Duties

• Develop and coach the swim portion of the training program for our top youth and junior development groups, and visiting U23/NCAA athletes
• Collaborate with the team Head Coach to ensure alignment with program goals and standards
• Bring a positive and focused attitude to the swim deck for practices
• Honor program guidelines and mission, and prioritize athlete health, safety and mental/emotional development alongside sports development
• Maintain SafeSport, USAT and CPR/AED certifications (USAT certification cost covered by Playtri)
• Maintain documentation of programming and swimmer benchmarks via Google Drive
• Communicate promptly and effectively with other coaches/athletes/parents as needed

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with 15 to 18-year-old distance freestyle swimmers at AA or better USAS time standards, as well as teaching and coaching other strokes - triathlon/open water coaching experience is a plus
• Reference letter from a current or previous head coach or supervisor
• Able to access and edit documents via Google Drive
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with athletes, parents, and staff
• Ability to lead by example with professionalism, enthusiasm, and a commitment to athlete development