Sarasota Sharks, Head Site Coach, Venice YMCA
Reports to | Direct reports | Status |
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Head Coach | Site Assistant Coaches | Full-time |
Purpose. Leads the Sarasota Sharks program at the Venice YMCA as a full part of the club, upholding the Sarasota Sharks tradition and standards with Venice athletes, and keeps the club's relationship with the YMCA strong.
Responsibilities
- Plans, runs, or oversees daily practices for every Venice YMCA group, following the Head Coach's season plan.
- Works with the Head Coach and Head Age Group Coach to uphold Sarasota Sharks standards at the Venice YMCA: group standards, promotion criteria, technique priorities, and team culture.
- Hires, schedules, and develops the Site Assistant Coaches, with the Head Coach's approval for hiring.
- Recommends athlete group moves to the Head Coach, so swimmers progress through the club on the same path wherever they train.
- Serves as the club's day-to-day contact with the Venice YMCA aquatics staff: lane schedules, deck use, lifeguard coverage, and facility issues.
- Follows YMCA facility rules and the terms of the agreement, and makes sure coaches, athletes, and families do the same.
- Raises agreement, billing, or scheduling conflicts early with the CEO, who owns the agreement.
- Serves as the contact for Venice YMCA families on schedules, expectations, and concerns.
- Reports Venice YMCA enrollment, attendance, and retention to the Head Coach each month.
Authority
- Makes daily practice decisions for Venice YMCA groups.
- Schedules Site Assistant Coaches within approved hours.
- Enforces team rules at the Venice YMCA and at meets.
Requirements
- Current USA Swimming coach membership: background check, SafeSport, Athlete Protection Training, Safety Training for Swim Coaches, CPR and First Aid.
- Experience coaching age group through senior swimmers.
- Experience supervising other coaches.
- Ability to represent the club professionally with a host facility.
Performance measures
- Venice YMCA enrollment and retention.
- Venice YMCA athlete progress against Sarasota Sharks group standards, including promotions.
- Relationship with the YMCA: facility issues resolved promptly, agreement terms followed.
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