| Coach Wanted | |
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| Team | Rolling Hills |
| Job Title | Head Coach - 2027 Season |
| Job Description | |
Rolling Hills Swim Club in West Springfield is seeking an experienced, energetic Head Swim Coach for the 2027 NVSL summer season. With 160+ swimmers, Rolling Hills most recently competed in NVSL Division 6 and the Springfield-Burke Developmental League. We seek a coach who can lead swimmers ages 4 -18 while creating a summer swim experience that is competitive, inclusive, and most importantly– FUN. The ideal coach has experience with both club and summer league swimming and can design practices that challenge experienced club swimmers while developing skills, confidence, and endurance in swimmers whose primary swim experience is NVSL. We are looking for a coach who can bring energy and excitement to the pool, build relationships with swimmers, motivate athletes of all abilities, and create the sense of community and team spirit that makes summer swimming at Rolling Hills special. Primary Responsibilities- Create and maintain a positive, energetic, inclusive, and fun team environment where swimmers of all abilities feel valued and engaged.- Plan and lead rigorous, age- and ability-appropriate daily practices for both competitive club swimmers and swimmers whose primary competitive experience is NVSL. - Hire, lead, and mentor the assistant coaches to ensure consistent execution of seasonal goals, daily workouts, and team expectations. - Provide constructive, age-appropriate feedback on stroke mechanics, starts, turns, race strategies, conditioning, and competitive skills. - Organize meet lineups using SwimTopia and create A-meet and developmental-meet entries. - Maintain positive and productive communication with coaching staff, swimmers, team representatives, pool staff, and parents. - Participate in and help build enthusiasm for team traditions, social activities, spirit events, and other summer swim activities. - Foster a strong team culture that encourages swimmers to support one another, celebrate improvement, and take pride in representing Rolling Hills. - Ensure swimmers and staff understand and adhere to NVSL rules, procedures, and standards of sportsmanship. Qualifications- Prior head coach experience or multiple seasons of experience as a lead assistant coach in NVSL or a similar competitive summer swim league.- Experience recruiting, hiring, training, and managing a team of assistant coaches, including high school-aged swimmers/coaches. Ability to provide clear expectations, mentorship, ongoing feedback, and accountability while developing assistant coaches into confident, effective leaders on deck. - Experience developing and leading differentiated practices. Structured, rigorous swim practices for both summer league swimmers and competitive club swimmers. - Experience planning seasonal training programs and daily workouts. - Strong understanding of competitive swimming, including stroke mechanics, starts, turns, race strategy, conditioning, and training principles. - Experience using SwimTopia and organizing competitive meet lineups. - Strong knowledge and application of NVSL rules, procedures, and sportsmanship standards. - Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with coaches, swimmers, parents, team representatives, and pool staff. - Demonstrated ability to create a positive, energetic, and fun team culture while maintaining high expectations for effort, sportsmanship, and performance. - CPR/First Aid certification and Lifeguard/Water Safety certification or willingness to obtain required certifications.
Interested? Please send a statement of interest and resume to: aquatics@rollinghillsswimclub.org and rhscswimteamrep@gmail.com |
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