Friends Select Aquatics is a USA Swimming club that competes year-round in the Middle Atlantic LSC. FSA has approximately 100 swimmers and continues to grow each year. We are currently seeking passionate and dedicated assistant coaches to join our Age Group and Senior Programs, working with swimmers ages 6-18. Ideal candidates look to grow within the world of competitive swimming. This is a part-time position with evening hours, typically Monday-Friday 4:15p-7:30p, as well as Saturday mornings from 7:00a to 10:30a. Specific hours may vary based on group and coach availability and schedule. Qualified candidates should be capable of working at least 2 evenings per week and/or weekends. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop quality swimmers through the established curriculum focused on fundamental stroke technique
• Assess the needs of each swimmer and provide appropriate support and guidance
• Collaborate and communicate regularly with other coaches
• Plan, prepare, and conduct team practices in accordance with the curriculum
• Recommend practice level placement and changes for all swimmers
• Attend weekend meets as required

Desired Qualifications:

• High School/College Degree (preferred)
• Passion for coaching and developing swimmers at a competitive level, with patience and the ability to give clear, constructive instruction
• Strong communication, organizational, and administrative skills
• Expertise with current technique development and training methodologies, and competitive swimming (+2 years preferred)
• Previous coaching experience and familiarity with Team Unify /Hy-Tek Meet/Team Manager skills (a plus)
• Certifications in CPR, First Aid, Coaches Safety, and Safe Sport (or the ability to obtain upon hire)
• ASCA Level 1 certified or above (preferred)
• Team oriented, enthusiastic, and self-motivated individual
• Willingness to complete various online trainings, as required by the school

More information about the Friends Select Aquatics Club can be found here: https://www.teamunify.com/team/mafss/page/home

Please submit a letter of interest and resume to Nicolas LoPresto, Friends Select Aquatics Head Coach, via the school's website: https://www.friends-select.org/about/employment-opportunities.

References to be provided upon request.

FSA will provide a welcoming environment for a diverse population reflecting the community in which Friends Select School resides and will work with swimmers of all abilities ranging from novice to advanced swimmers.

Friends Select School is a co-educational, pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade, college preparatory, independent school located in Center City Philadelphia, serving over 600 students. As a Quaker school committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, FSS actively seeks and warmly welcomes applicants from diverse and underrepresented populations. Friends Select School provides programs and services and equal opportunity in the administration of its educational and admissions policies, financial aid programs, employment and the selection of its governing board without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class status.

About Friends Select School

Teaching and learning at Friends Select is tangible. We’re located in the cultural heart of Center City Philadelphia, right on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. At every age, students visit museums, attend cultural events, participate in community service, and use the finest educational resources Philadelphia has to offer. Through interaction with the real world, students become resourceful learners and active citizens of our school, city, and global community. Our Pre-K through 12 academic program is an engaging and connected educational journey. It’s carefully constructed to guide students through every stage of learning in a warm and welcoming environment where failure is not feared or believed to be fixed. At the core is a firm foundation of Quaker values. During weekly Meeting for Worship, our students and teachers sit in silent search for Truth and if moved to speak, rise to share. Seniors graduate from Friends Select with the knowledge and understanding of peaceful resolution to conflict, empathy, service to others, mutual respect, inclusion, and stewardship.

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