Senior National Team Second Assistant Coach & Sport Development Manager (FULL TIME)
Job Summary:

USA Artistic Swimming (USAAS) is hiring the position of senior national team second assistant coach & sport development manager to serve as an assistant coach and advance the education program of USAAS. The position will be a full time employee, responsible for the growth of the country’s highest-level athletes in all areas of the sport. The position will also develop education materials that will be utilized to develop coach, judge, technical controller and athlete skills. While the physical development and skill enhancement of these individuals are a vital part of this program, the position will be responsible for making each of them a better teammate, leader and well-rounded human.

The position will work directly with the senior national team head coach, assistant coach, support staff and chief of sport. They will be instrumental in the development of the coaching plan and team strategy. The positions will assist the head coach in implementing the plan and use their skill set to make the most positive impact on the athletes.

The position will be located at the senior national team training facilities in Los Angeles, CA. Full time employees receive a competitive salary, medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.

The full-time assistant coach responsibilities (80% of the role) include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as the assistant coach for the senior national team in LA training center.

• Collaborate with the chief of sport and head coach to prepare the training strategy for the season

- Foster a positive and supportive training environment

- Stay updated on technical requirements and competition standards

• Assist in the development and communication training plan/calendar

• Collaborate and assist in execute all training and competition logistics of the senior national team

• Keep track of the athletes’ progress and provide feedback and guidance to athlete

• Collaborate with support staff (physician, physiotherapist, nutritionist, sport psychologist and any

other support staff)

• Assist with the development of music and choreography for national team routines

• If applicable, participate in and coordinate media appearances and/or any promotional activities with the chief of sport and communications manager

• Participate in education seminars and conferences as directed by the national office

• Monitor athlete compliance and wellness throughout the training camp

• Perform other tasks as directed by the senior national team head coach and chief of sport

Sport development manager responsibilities (20% of the role) include, but are not limited to:

· Assist the chief of sport in developing the programs below.

· Development of training program curriculum

o Rising Star

o Talent Camp

o All Star Camp/Rising Star

· Develop educational videos that will be delivered to all USAAS members to enhance training practices and skill development

· Periodically adjust the required education training for athletes, coaches and officials of USAAS

o CCP

o Judge Training

o DTC/STC Training

o Grade Level

· Deliver foundational training sessions designed to develop consistent best practice training techniques to all levels of the USAAS membership

· Assist in the delivery of Coaches College

· Assist in plan and execute age group national team trials

To be considered for this position, we are looking for candidates who possess the following:

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

· In-depth knowledge of the new artistic swimming scoring system

· Strong Communication and Leadership Skills

· Coaching experience at national team level: We require a minimum of 1 year of coaching experience at national team level or similar. This experience should demonstrate your ability to work with elite athletes, manage training programs, and contribute to the overall success of the national team.

· Flexibility and Adaptability: The ability to adapt to changes in training methods, techniques, and training formats is essential. You should be open-minded, flexible, and willing to continuously learn and grow as a coach.

Requirements:

· Full-time availability

· Understanding of USA Artistic Swimming High-Performance Program

· Ability to travel internationally

Salary:

$65,000 - $75,000