The Baraboo Riptide Swim Team (www.barabooriptide.com), a member of the 8 team Tri-County Conference located in Baraboo WI (approximately 45 minutes north of Madison), is currently seeking an energetic, engaging and motivated Head Coach. Baraboo Riptide has approximately 120 swimmers ranging in ages from 5-18 years old. These swimmers participate in the team Spring Stroke Clinic and Summer Recreational Swim Team.
Baraboo Riptide is a coach-facilitated, board-directed, parent-volunteer organization that cooperatively works to have swimmers support one another and to grow both physically and emotionally over the summer months. This is done by promoting good sportsmanship and creating an atmosphere of fun and learning in a safe environment. In the end, team members learn a healthy, lifelong skill and become proficient swimmers.
Responsibilities:
Attend, plan and coordinate practices, providing constant feedback to swimmers and coaches to facilitate improvementDevelop meet line-ups for 7 summer meets, including the Tri-County Conference MeetHire, manage, motivate and mentor the coaching staffServe as the primary contact person, with Board support, for inquiries from Riptide swimmers, parents, and potential new membersSet attendance/discipline policies and maintain communication with Riptide families and swimmers (conducting parent meetings as needed)Assess team equipment and make recommendations to the Riptide BoardDevelop and maintain professional relationships with other Tri-County swim coaches, sponsors, vendors, and Parks and Recreation or Baraboo School District employeesPerform other activities and duties to be determined by the Riptide BoardQualifications:
College Degree (preferred)ASCA or USA Certification (preferred)Two years competitive swim coach experience, coaching multiple age groups (preferred)Competitive swimming experience (preferred)Needs to be energetic, understand the importance of leading by example and able to communicate with parents and other coachesAble to clearly communicate proper strokes and techniques, while motivating swimmers to achieve their potential.Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid and Safety for Swim Coach certification (preferred)Background checkSpring Stroke Clinic & Summer Swim Team (Hourly wage based on qualifications)
Interested applicants should submit your resume and a list of references to riptide.emailing@gmail.com
You may also mail documents to Baraboo Riptide P.O. Box 409 Baraboo, WI 53913
Application Deadline is March 1, 2023
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