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| Coach Wanted | |
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| Team | Donaldson Run |
| Job Title | Assistant Coach - 2027 Season |
| Job Description | |
| The Donaldson Run Thunderbolts, a member of the Northern Virginia Swim League (NVSL), are seeking a dynamic, energetic, and experienced Assistant Head Swim Coach for the 2027 summer season. We are looking for a coach who brings enthusiasm, leadership, and a strong team-first mentality to the pool -- A strong foundation in swimming is necessary, but we are especially looking for someone who loves being around kids, brings energy every day, and wants to be a visible leader within the Donaldson Run community. Located in the Donaldson Run neighborhood of Arlington, VA, the Thunderbolts are a community-based team of approximately 300 swimmers ages 5–18, including our developmental program, Thundersquad. As a neighborhood-districted pool, we take great pride in developing a competitive team from within our local community. Our program emphasizes inclusivity, community, team spirit, sportsmanship, and swimming fast, and we have competed in NVSL Division 3 or above for a number of years. The Position The Assistant Head Coach supports the Head Coach and Swim Team Representatives to help lead the day-to-day operation of the team. The summer season runs from mid-to-late May through the last week of July. Practices are held after school while Arlington Public Schools are in session and run approximately 7:30–11:15 AM once school is out. The competition schedule includes Monday evening developmental (“B”) meets, Saturday morning competitive (“A”) meets, and two Wednesday relay meets. The Assistant Head Coach is expected to attend all practices, meets, and official team activities. Key responsibilities include: - Support the Head Coach in planning and executing the summer program. - Provide technical instruction, including stroke development, starts, turns, racing skills, and conditioning, across multiple age groups and skill levels. - Help mentor a junior coaching staff of approximately 15–18 athletes. - Help maintain and build the team’s strong culture of team spirit, sportsmanship, inclusivity, and community. - Participate fully in practices, meets, social events, and other official team activities. Additional income-earning opportunities may be available during the season, including private coaching, learn-to-swim clinics, stroke clinics, and other instructional opportunities. Experience & Qualifications Required: - Prior competitive swim coaching or swimming experience. - High-energy team player who brings enthusiasm, positivity, and leadership to the pool every day. - Experience working with swimmers across multiple age groups and skill levels. Preferred: - Specific Summer League coaching experience. - Club/High School/Collegiate or other competitive swimming or coaching experience. - Experience developing younger or developmental swimmers. Coaches must maintain or obtain all certifications required by DRRA, including CPR/First Aid, Lifeguarding, and SafeSport, to be reimbursed by the club upon completion. How to Apply Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled: Please submit your resume and a brief statement of interest to drraheadcoach@gmail.com and drraswimteamrep@gmail.com. |
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