Assistant Head Coach  

ABOUT OUR TEAM

The Holmes Run Acres (HRA) Hurricanes is seeking an Assistant Head Coach for the Summer of 2024 and beyond.

HRA is a small team of about 125 swimmers (ages 5 – 18) with who range in experience from beginners to year-round club swimmers and will be swimming in Division 10 this year.  The swim team is an enthusiastic and tight-knit community that values teamwork, personal achievement, good sportsmanship, and fostering a love of swimming.  In addition to the athletic responsibilities of the team, we value our coaches as members of our community.  

Our season begins right after Memorial Day with afternoon practices from May 28, 2024 – June 12, 2024, transitioning to morning practices on June 13, 2024 – July 26, 2024. We also hold a 1-hr evening practice on Tuesdays/Thursdays during June/July. Practice sessions are divided by age (8 and unders, 9-12 year olds, 13 and olders) with differing abilities within the age groups.  Our youngest swimmers, known as the Tropical Storms, have a dedicated practice.  Practices will have a wide focus: many swimmers are new to the sport and gaining confidence in swimming unassisted 25y. Others are “barely legal” and will need instruction on stroke proficiency and development. Our more experienced swimmers will benefit from more advanced technical instruction, encouragement, and conditioning.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Assistant Head Coach will collaborate with the Head Coach to:

• *Create and implement practice plans for swimmers of all abilities
• Note that many swimmers are new to the sport and gaining confidence in swimming unassisted 25y. Others are “barely legal” and need instruction on stroke proficiency and development. More experienced swimmers will benefit from more advanced technical instruction, encouragement, and conditioning.
• *Assist in conducting all practices
• *Mentor and help supervise 10 – 12 teenage Lane Leaders.  
• *Instruct swimmers in correct stroke techniques
• *Provide constructive and timely feedback to swimmers during practices and at meets
• *Prepare meet sheets
• *Participate in all meets, including time trials, Saturday morning A meets, Monday evening B meets, NVSL All Starts meets, mini meets for 10 and youngers, Divisional Championships, Divisional Relay Carnival, IM Carnival.
• *Participate in social activities, including Friday night pep rallies, mid-season progressive dinner and end of season awards banquette
• *Maintain effective communication with the Team Reps and Swim Team Committee and general membership
• *Encourage team members in their development as swimmers and team members.
• *Foster a positive culture of fun, hard work, friendly competition, and sportsmanship.

Coaches will report to (and work closely with) the Team Representatives, who are appointed by the Pool Board to manage the day-to-day affairs of the swim team. The Head Coach and Assistant Head Coach will decide together how to divide responsibilities, but should both be comfortable coaching all skill levels.

There are additional income-earning opportunities for coaches, such as private coaching, learn-to-swim clinics, and stroke clinics. The coaching position will be held as an independent contractor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• *Enthusiastic and positive attitude with goal of building team spirit 
• *Competitive swim experience
• *Strong technical knowledge of swim strokes and training techniques
• *Significant coaching experience at assistant coach or volunteer / junior coach level
• *Experience working with children of all ages and abilities
• *Ability to communicate effectively with swimmers, parents, volunteers, and team management/coaches.
• *Strong leadership and collaboration skills. 
• *Must possess lifeguard certification, first aid certification, valid pool operator’s license, and USA
• *Safe Sport and Concussion Awareness training (prior to start of swim season) 

HOW TO APPLY

If you’re ready to join a great team, please submit your resume and salary requirements to
teamrephra@gmail.com.  Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.  Job posting will be listed until the position is filled.

To learn more about the Holmes Run Acres Recreation Association (HRARA), visit
www.holmesrunpool.org.  To learn more about our swim team, the Holmes Run Hurricanes, visit

www.hrahurricanes.org