New Swim Club Seeks Head Coach

New Trier Swim Club (NTSC) is seeking a full time Head Coach to lead our year round program. NTSC was established in 1982 and is a USA Swimming Bronze Medal club based outside , . NTSC is a leader in competitive swimming in Illinois and has developed many Collegiate, National, and Olympic Trials swimmers. NTSC is a 501(c)(3) board- directed and parent supported organization committed to: 1. Developing each swimmer’s potential to the fullest by teaching stroke techniques, building endurance and skills for racing, and motivating each swimmer to achieve his or her best. 2. Providing swimmers an opportunity to engage in a wholesome, lifesaving, lifetime activity. 3. Promoting physical fitness and good patterns of physical development while encouraging proper conditioning and health habits. 4. Providing opportunities for social, emotional, and educational development and encouraging peer and family participation. 5. Promoting the involvement in age-group programs and providing an opportunity for members to compete in organized swimming competitions. NTSC stresses the development of the whole swimmer in and out of the pool. We focus on proper technique and allowing swimmers to have fun while learning and growing. Our club has a strong working relationship with and .

Job Requirements: • Oversee a world-class competitive swim program of over 400+ swimmers that meets the needs of novice, competitive and high performance swimmers. • Serve as primary deck coach for the Elite swimmer group • Manage a team of full time & part time coaches, attend board meetings, build relationships with stakeholders, and perform other administrative functions • Lead, inspire and mentor coaches and athletes • Evolve established collaborative relationships with local high school teams, Illinois and USA swimming communities • Embrace the concept of community dedicated to excellence at ALL levels, strong communicator, and outstanding track record of mentoring, training and placing staff

Qualifications: • Strong organizational management experience to fulfill administrative functions required to operate a USA Swim Club • Current USA Swimming Coach Certification in good standing, with current certification and clear background check – spotless and verifiable history • ASCA Certified, Level 4/5 preferred • A minimum of 5 yrs. of coaching experience w/prior Head Coaching experience strongly preferred. • Solid competitive swimming background with focus on technical expertise and experience coaching swimmers of different ages. • Strong communicator, motivator, and manager • Working knowledge of Hy-Tek Team Manager/Meet Manager considered a plus • CPR, First Aid and Coaches Safety training • 4-year college degree in related field or equivalent work experience

Location: This position is based out of the New Trier Township which includes Winnetka, Wilmette, Glencoe and portions of Northfield and Glenview. http://newtriertownship.com/.

Compensation:

This position offers a very competitive salary and benefits package.

Applications accepted until August 1, 2016. Please send letter of introduction, resume, list of at least three but no more than six references, and salary history to: [email protected].

All submissions will be kept confidential and references will only be contacted with the approval of the applicant.

Learn more about our team at www.swimntsc.org.