Entraîneur de groupes d'âge
Cambridge Aquajets
Contact
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- Rachel Nichols
- Courriel
- vicepresident@cajswim.com
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Job Description – Age Group Coach
About the Role
The Cambridge Aquajets are adding a second Age Group Coach to our coaching team. Working under the direction of the Head Coach and alongside our current Age Group Coach, this coach will develop foundational swimming skills in young athletes and help them progress through the program. The role delivers training aligned with Swimming Canada’s Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model, supports and supervises junior coaches, and shares responsibility for leading the program when the Head Coach is away.
Coaching
• Plan and deliver training sessions for assigned age group swimmers in groups known as Intermediate and Novice 3, as directed by the Head Coach and aligned with Swimming Canada’s LTAD model.
• Coordinate with the other Age Group Coach so that training, expectations, and technique teaching are consistent across groups, and swimmers move smoothly between them.
• Teach and refine stroke technique, starts, turns, and race skills appropriate to each swimmer’s stage of development.
• Prepare swimmers physically and mentally for competition, with an emphasis on skill development, effort, and enjoyment of the sport.
• Provide progress evaluations and feedback to swimmers, and make group move-up recommendations to the Head Coach in consultation with the other Age Group Coach.
• Communicate proactively with swimmers and parents, and respond to program-related questions within 48 hours.
• Attend local and regional swim meets as required and in alignment with the Club’s competition objectives.
• Maintain computer records of swimming performances.
• Share responsibility with the other Age Group Coach for filling in for the Head Coach in their absence, as required.
• Cover the other Age Group Coach’s sessions, and other groups, as required.
• Complete new swimmer assessments, as required.
Programming
• Support the Head Coach in setting up a program of swim meets for age group swimmers; ensure swimmers in assigned groups are registered and meet entries are submitted, as directed by the Head Coach.
• Assist with planning and running in-house or development meets.
• Support dryland and additional training opportunities for age group swimmers, where required.
• Ensure program expectations and swim meet information and registration dates are updated on the website regularly and communicated to swimmers and families.
Human Resources
• Supervise and manage the development of junior coaches assisting with assigned groups.
• Track and submit monthly hours of those junior coaches to the Board for monthly payment.
Other Duties
• Attend coaches’ meetings and attend meetings of the Board as requested by the Board or the Head Coach.
• Maintain a positive, inclusive swim environment for all participants and families.
• Maintain safety at all times during practices, swim meets, and other team functions.
• Acquire and maintain certifications required by Swim Ontario, Swimming Canada, or the Board of Directors.
• Support annual budget maintenance, including regular remittance of expenses.
• Attend or assist with special team events as required.
Qualifications & Skills
• NCCP Level 1 (Age Group Coach), with a strong interest in further professional development; higher certification is an asset
• Current NLS, CPR, and Standard First Aid
• Police Vulnerable Sector Check and Safe Sport training
• Strong knowledge of stroke technique and swimmer development
• Experience coaching or teaching youth athletes
• Experience supervising or mentoring coaches or staff is an asset
• Familiarity with Hy-Tek Team Manager and TeamUnify is an asset
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a coaching team, including sharing groups, planning, and coverage with a fellow Age Group Coach
• Availability for early mornings, evenings, and weekends, including travel to meets
How to Apply
Please send a cover letter, resume, three references and wage expectations to Rachel Nichols vicepresident@cajswim.com . Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and experience. We thank all applicants; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.