JUNIOR/ASSISTANT VOLUNTEER SWIM COACH Dripping Springs Tiger Splash 2018 Job Description: A Junior Assistant Volunteer (JAV) Swim Coach is a volunteer position responsible for assisting the head coach with all practice day and meet day functions of the swim team. A JAV will commit to working a weekly schedule beginning May 2nd and as late as July 26th. Dates and times are listed below. JAVs will report directly to the Head Swim Coach as well as the JAV Coaching Coordinator. Minimum Requirements: Parents, siblings, high school and Tiger Splash swimmers at least 13 years old are welcome to participate. Returning Tiger Splash swimmers at least 12 years old are eligible to participate. Candidates must have: competitive swimming experience; strong communications and organizational skills; interest and ability to work with children and swimmers of various abilities and must be able to attend the mandatory training day. Returning JAVs are required to volunteer a minimum of 20 hours for the season. New JAVs are required to volunteer for a minimum of 10 hours for the season. Position Summary: Be Present, Positive, Committed Provide direct leadership, instruction and motivation for swim team participants. Attend swim meets and team functions throughout the season. Maintain a clean and safe environment for all Tiger Splash swimmers. Experienced and returning JAVs may have more senior leadership roles. Essential Functions: 1. Assist Head Coach in implementing age-appropriate workouts focused on technique, stroke development and endurance. 2. Know the governing rules for each age group. 3. Be prepared to provide in water instruction and demonstration. 4. Be attentive and alert at all times while on the pool deck. 5. Assist Head Coach with administrative matters relating to the team, swim meet arrangements and team performance. 6. Attend swim team events such as meets, meetings, social events, etc. 7. Help maintain a clean and safe environment for swim team participants; 8. In difficult situations, refer swimmer or parents to the Head Coach to resolve conflicts. Do not attempt to rectify or solve the issue. Service Hours: Junior Coaches may earn community service hours for participating in this program.
DUE TO THE OVERWHELMING INTEREST IN OUR JAV PROGRAM, TIGER SPLASH MAY IMPLEMENT A LIMIT TO THE NUMBER OF JAVS FOR THE TEAM. THERE IS A MANDATORY INFORMATIONAL MEETING AND TRAINING SESSION Saturday, April 21, 2018 from 1:00-5:00PM The Springs YMCA INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST RETURN THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION TO NICHOL LEE at
[email protected] or mail to Junior Coaching, P.O. Box 1552, Dripping Springs TX 78620
JUNIOR SWIM COACH APPLICATION APPLICANT INFORMATION Last Name:
First Name:
Date:
Street Address:
Birthdate:
City:
State:
Phone:
Email:
Grade (as of Sept 1, 2018):
School/employment:
Zip:
I have read the JAV Swim Coach job description and understand the expectations and time commitment of this position and will participate in the mandatory meeting on Sat., April 21st from 1:00-5:00 PM. Applicant Signature:
Date:
Parent Signature:
Date:
Applicant Name:
Junior coaches will be chosen for a specific practice times. 1. Please circle days you are available 2. Then indicate your preferred time 3. Boxes with no dates do not need to be considered. If you are selected, you will be assigned a schedule based on team needs and what you indicate below. Junior Coaches will receive an email the Sunday before the week they are volunteering to confirm. DURING SCHOOL SCHEDULE (May) Sun
Mon
Tues
May
Wed
Thurs
2
3
7
8
9
10
14
15
16
17
21
22
23
24
Memorial Day
29
30
SUMMER SCHEDULE
Fri
May Practices from 4:30 to 7:45 I can start at:
Sat
I need to leave by: Ideal times for me would be: 26 Founders Meet
31
(June/July)
Sun
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
June
4
5
6
7
9 Pentathlon Meet
11
12
13
14
18
19
20
21
25
26
27
28
16 Founders Meet 23 Founders Meet 30 Founders Meet
2
3
5
9
10
July 4th 11
12
16
17
18
19
23
24
25
26 State Meet
July
29 State Meet
Fri
Sat
14 Regional Meet 27 State Meet
28 State Meet
I am available to work the following practice time(s) (choose one or more) 6:00-6:45pm (Session 1) 6:45-7:45pm (Session 2) 7:45-9:00pm (Session 3) All evening sessions