HEAD COACH for Guatemalan Based Swim Team called Waterproof

Applications due 09/15/24

Job Description:

Date posted: August 18, 2024

Location: Guatemala City, Guatemala

Head Coach Position

Waterproof Swim Team

Salary: $3,000.00 Monthly / $38,500 Yearly

Job Type: Professional Expert

Location: Guatemala City Zona 16, Guatemala

Web page: www.waterproof.com.gt

The Waterproof Swim Team  is searching for a Head Coach. Our Guatemalan based Team is owned by 2004, 2008 Olympic Swimmer, Gisela Morales. The Team has 60+ athletes ranging from novice to Guatemalan National level athletes. We have two locations with the team, one in Zona 16 and another one in San Cristobal in the City of Guatemala. They are both 45 min apart from each other in car. 

The Waterproof Swim Team is structured in 4 different level programs ranging from 8 to 18 years old and separated by days and training times during the week. The Head Coach position will lead a team of 5 coaches that will help this swimmers succeed as athletes, as students and specially as humans. 

Our Swim Team is part of our nationally recognized Swim Academy with 12 years in business,  4 locations, 4100+ students and 136 passionate instructors and employees. Waterproof Swim Academy is privately owned and operated and the Waterproof Swim Team as part of the Academy is managed with a group of national coaches with mentorship from our Olympic Director, Gisela Morales for business and leadership development. 

The goal of the program is to provide QUALITY instruction for INTEGRAL development of our athletes, offering the best in a comprehensive technique based program where our swimmers are empowered to truly strive for their fullest potential. The foundation of the program is built on character and good habits development with an emphasis on building a culture of building excellence in all areas of life amongst the athletes. 

We are looking for a high energy head coach that can work with all our staff to create and manage systems that support the vision for the team. In Waterproof we want to continue teaching cutting edge age appropriate techniques, habits and life skills that will encourage and challenge our athletes. We need a head coach that can lead, create and manage a career based competitive plan that will make possible School, Collegiate, National, and even Olympic medal ambitions possible. Our 10 year BHAG goal is to qualify one of our swimmers to the Olympic games by 2032. 

Scope of Assignment

• On deck coaching and supervision of all swimmer groups.
• Develop and oversee training programs for all age groups. 
• Lead the development and implementation of overall team philosophy on coaching, swimmer development, and team dynamics. 
• Supervise and mentor coaching staff in order to continue their growth and development. 
• Establish workout groups, schedules, and criteria for advancement through collaboration with coaching staff.
• Goal Setting, Plan seasonal and yearly competition schedule for all groups. 
• Establish and maintain regular, professional and timely communications with swimmers, parents, coaches and leadership team. 
• Host periodic parent meetings to educate and inform parents. 
• Represent the team at swim meets, external meetings, and other required meetings or assign a delegate that has been appropriately trained. 
• Build continuity between different parts of the team on the different locations. 
• Coaches education and development along with the many professional leadership growth opportunities brought by the many leaders in our organization 
• Support fundraising efforts and sponsorship opportunities of the team 
• Input for Professional appearance of entire staff 
• Support and advocate for the correct swim gear, practice suits, and competition suits for all our swimmers and community. 
• Travel with top national swimmers to all national and international swim meets. (This position has travel opportunities to all major olympic cycle competitions with our swimmers since we have top swimmers in the country) 

Responsibilities

Recruiting

1. Organize and execute an aggressive recruiting program of the swim academy swimmers and of other swimmers in the city with talent.
2. Recruit students who have a legitimate chance of succeeding academically and socially at the college level, central american, pan american and olympic level.

Contact with Four-Year Schools and Professionals

1. Contact four-year coaches about present student-athletes who have a desire to attend their institution.
2. Respond to correspondence and questionnaires from four-year schools and professional teams that request information about our student-athletes.
3. Encourage four-year coaches to visit our swim academy to recruit our student-athletes.
4. Establish strategic alliances so that our swimmers can travel to summer camps, swim meets, etc, with those Schools or professionals.

Public Relations

1. Collaborate with public information specialists on all collateral pertaining to the team; speak publicly when invited.
2. Respond to requests from the media.
3. Always promote our swim team and our athletes. 
4. Communicate with the marketing team to promote our team within our community, social media and web page. 

Swimmer Success

1. Monitor swimmers concerning grades and class schedules.
2. Recommend appropriate student resources and services.
3. Monitor weekly, semester, and yearly academic progress of swimmers.
4. Provide encouragement and support to swimmers, administer appropriate discipline and, if necessary, dismiss swimmers for misconduct.

Travel

1. Register swimmers to swim meets in their events in a timely manner.
2. Prepare trip itinerary for swimmers and coaches and coordinate with parents of swimmers on time the preparations for the swim meet, swim camp or travel.
3. Submit to the leadership team the required approval for traveling and communicate with all departments within our organization to communicate all achievements of the swimmers.

Budgets and Inventories:

1. Assist in preparing budget for his/her sport program; maintain budget and stay within budget; assist equipment person with inventory; check inventory; and make recommendations for annual equipment/uniform purchases.

Professional Growth

1. Attend staff meetings and Conference and International coaches’ meetings.
2. Attend coaching clinics.
3. Keep abreast of current literature in the field.
4. Maintain membership and participate in meetings at the local and international coaches associations.
5. Provide Swim Academy Director and leadership team with monthly, quarterly and yearly summaries, KPIs and reports.

Other Duties

1. Ensure that each swimmer completes a physical exam every year.
2. Communicate with the Leadership Team and parents regarding injuries/treatment/training. 
3. Responsible for each swimmer submitting eligibility forms and records by established deadlines.
4. Assist swimmers with meeting eligibility requirements if required.
5. Provide leadership in articulating the program to the Governing Board, administration, community, faculty, parents and swimmers.
6. Collaborate with swim academy personnel as required.
7. Pass annual compliance examinations.
8. Attend our organizations  in-service and other required community functions and activities.
9. Possess a valid Guatemalan Driver License at all times. 
10. Drive District vehicles as needed.
11. Is willing to learn or already can speak, write and understand Spanish fluently. 

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Any bachelor’s degree or higher and two years of professional experience; or
• Any associate degree and six years of professional experience.
• Demonstrated evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds in a swim team environment.

The professional experience required must be directly related to Swimming as a Swimmer, former coach, assistant coach of a Swim Team, Club, Colleague or University with more than 60+ swimmers.

MEETING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT ASSURE THE CANDIDATE OF AN INTERVIEW. Applications will be evaluated taking into account the breadth and depth of relevant education, experience, skills, knowledge and abilities.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in kinesiology, physical education, exercise science, education with an emphasis in physical education, kinesiology, physiology of exercise or adaptive physical education; OR
• Bachelors’ degree in any of the above AND master’s degree in any life science, dance, physiology, health education recreation administration or physical therapy.
• Experience as both a head coach and age group coach of a competitive swim team with at least 100 athletes 
• Current USA Swimming Coach Certification, ASCA Level 2 or higher preferred or Similar 

Additional Information

• Strong interpersonal and communications skills to interface with all levels of employees, club members, athletes, parents, Board of Directors and community members 
• Team management skills and ability to provide clear verbal or written direction to employees/swimmers/parents 
• Up-to-date understanding of latest coaching techniques through research and continuing education investing on his/her personal and professional growth. 
• Ability to motivate, inspire and positively correct and guide our swimmers. 
• Track record of swimmer retention, recruitment and development at all levels 
• Must pass a local Background check and complete the head coach requirements 
• Must comply with all legal local paperwork requirements. 

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Working months: January thru December. 3 Weeks of Vacation every year.
• This position is responsible for his housing, transportation, food, local taxes and home expenses.
• Yearly Bonus of $1,000 for airplane tickets
• Company Cell Phone
• Company Computer
• Private Health Insurance that covers 70% of medical expenses, *Professional covers 30%
• $1,500 yearly bonus for Conference and Education Professional Growth
• $1,500 one time bonus, to cover 1st month of expenses of housing and transportation to help the professional settle in Guatemala.
• Migration legal permit is covered by our organization.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please send the following documents to the following email address: [email protected] with Subject: Head Coach Position

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• Copy of Transcripts (Transcripts must indicate degree earned/conferred- photocopies or computer printouts are acceptable. Transcripts of all degrees applicable to meeting the minimum qualifications for this position must be included. 

Being able and ready to work in-person with Waterproof Swimmers, employees, or other members of the community/partners/ contractors is an essential function of this job.

ABOUT GUATEMALA 

Officially the Republic of Guatemala is a country in Central America. It is a representative democracy with its capital and largest city being Nueva Guatemala de la Asunción, also known as Guatemala City, the most populous city in Central America. With a population of 17 million and a GDP of US$77.6 billion (2020), Guatemala is the largest economy in Central America and an upper middle-income country, measured by its GDP per capita (US$4,603 in 2020). Over the last three decades, Guatemala had the least volatile growth among its structural and aspirational peers. Public debt and the budget deficit have been historically among the lowest and most stable globally. If you are interested in learning how life in Guatemala is we recommend this article: https://internationalliving.com/looking-for-culture-comfort-and-low-cost-living-try-guate mala/

Apartments in Guatemala: https://mapainmueble.com/apartamentos-en-alquiler-zona-16/

*We recommend the professional rents an apartment in Zona 15 or Zona 16 to be near the Swim Academy

Used cars in Guatemala: https://www.encuentra24.com/guatemala-es/autos-usados

*We do not recommend public transportation. The professional must acquire a car to move around the country and city.

How to Apply

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please send the following documents to the following email address: [email protected] with Subject: Head Coach Position

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• Copy of Transcripts (Transcripts must indicate degree earned/conferred- photocopies or computer printouts are acceptable. Transcripts of all degrees applicable to meeting the minimum qualifications for this position must be included. 

Being able and ready to work in-person with Waterproof Swimmers, employees, or other members of the community/partners/ contractors is an essential function of this job.

Contact Information

Gisela Morales

phone: +50257087400