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Two tracks. The Head Coach runs the program; an age group coach runs one group under them.

Head Coach18+ · 8 hours per week, plus Saturday meetsSets the training plan for the whole team, ages 7 and up, and leads the age group coaching staff.

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Responsibilities

Set the overall training plan and stroke development progression for the team, ages 7 and up
Supervise, schedule and mentor the age group coaching staff
Run practices, organize lane assignments, and manage deck safety
Seed and enter swimmers for MVSL meets in coordination with the Board
Conduct new swimmer tryouts and evaluations
Serve as the team's coaching representative at MVSL meetings and meets
Communicate with parents professionally and route administrative matters to the appropriate Board member
Uphold the Sea Dogs mission: sportsmanship, responsibility, self-confidence and team unity

Minimum qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age
5+ years of competitive swimming experience, or equivalent coaching experience
Prior experience coaching or instructing youth in an aquatic setting
Demonstrated ability to lead a staff and manage a large group of children on a pool deck
Background check required as a condition of hire; certification requirements are confirmed with the Board before the season

Reports to Sea Dogs Board of Directors.

Age Group Coach16+ · 8 hours per week, plus Saturday meetsRun one of our three age groups under the Head Coach. Pick the groups you'd coach on the next line — you can rank more than one.

We'll email a copy to you and to the Sea Dogs board.

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Know Someone Who Would Be Great?

Our best coaches usually come from someone in the Sea Dogs family making an introduction. If you know a former swimmer, a lifeguard, a college athlete home for the season or a teacher looking for spring and summer work, please send them this page or email their name to turlockseadogs@gmail.com.

turlockseadogs@gmail.com

Every application includes the completed form — the wizard hands it to you on step 2. You can also download it (.docx) now, or email it to turlockseadogs@gmail.com.