BAAC Assistant Coach

Assistant Coach Club: Beaverton Area Aquatic Club – BAAC Location: Beaverton, Oregon The Beaverton Area Aquatic Club is a year‑round USA Swimming competitive swim team located in Beaverton, Oregon. BAAC is an affiliate of the Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District and practices in their facilities and pools. The club offers high‑quality professional coaching for athletes of all ages. Our competitive team in Oregon includes approximately 110 athletes who train in our outdoor pool. BAAC has been a non‑profit, board‑governed, coach‑led program since October 2020. Application Instructions Send the following information to View email address on click.appcast.io: Current resume An application letter detailing relevant experience and how you are prepared to fulfill the position’s responsibilities. Include a statement describing your coaching philosophy. List of at least three current references with contact information. NOTE: References will be checked once final interviews are conducted and the applicant has been made aware that reference checks are being made. Job Description General Summary The BAAC offers a fun and positive learning environment where every swimmer can grow to reach their highest potential. The Assistant Coach supports the Head Coaches and coaching staff in executing this vision and helping the program achieve its mission, vision, and goals. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Collaborate with the Head Coaches in all aspects of aquatic operations. Direct the age‑group programs. Collaborate with the coaching staff to plan the seasonal and yearly competition schedule, including writing workouts, parent communication, and meet entries. Represent the team at swim meets and OSI meetings. Promote and encourage a positive, progressive, inclusive, supportive, and competitive culture. Encourage and develop self‑motivation among swimmers of all abilities; challenge and support athletes to maximize their potential and contributions to the team. Serve in a substitute role assigned to cover practice groups when the Head Coaches are absent. Collaborate with the Head Coaches to maintain routine and clear communication between coaches, parents, and swimmers; address concerns, resolve conflicts, and maintain clear communication regarding team direction, plans, and vision. Manage the day‑to‑day activities of the age‑group squad. Collaborate with the coaching staff on day‑to‑day activities of all squads and manage those activities as needed in support of the other coaches. Maintain all CPR/First Aid certifications and USA/OSI certifications; all certifications must be current and in good standing. Ensure the safety, physical, and social welfare of athletes. Ensure athletes and parents adhere to our code of conduct. Swim Meet Responsibilities Review all meet entries with Head Coaches. Email families the meet entries review before the entries are submitted to the host team. Ensure all swim meet entries are turned in prior to entry deadlines. Assist as needed in setting up for all home meets. Arrive at least 30 minutes before the start of warm‑up to swim meets. Observe the swimmers’ races and give feedback to swimmers after their races. Ensure the team areas are picked up after meets and delegate as needed. Encourage swimmers to leave the meet area as we found it. Facility Responsibilities Maintain the swimming pool quality standards that meet government and health requirements. Open and close the facility as scheduled. Keep the pool area clean and free from hazards. Swimmer and Pool Safety Responsibilities Always supervise swimmers while in and around the pool area. Always treat swimmer’s safety as the first and foremost priority. Adhere to and implement USA Swimming Safe Sport guidelines. Ensure all coaches, guest coaches, and trainers have a complete background check and are cleared by USA Swimming as Safe Sport Certified. Brief swimmers on specific safety rules before the start of any games, new drills, or the use of new equipment. Ensure there is no running on the pool deck or improper use of equipment. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Experience with Team Unify & meet entries. Physiology and/or exercise training experience. Strong technical knowledge of swimming. Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively with diverse staff, athletes, and Board members. Ability to develop and maintain record‑keeping systems and procedures. Education and Experience Preferred: Current USA Swimming Coaching Certification and three to four years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. CPR, First Aid, and USA Coaching certification are required. Athletic experience in swimming and previous coaching experience are preferred. Current Practice Schedule Please refer to the BAAC website for the current schedule at baacswim.com. Employment Terms NOT WITHSTANDING ANYTHING THAT MAY BE SET OUT ABOVE, THIS POSITION IS “AT WILL,” AND YOUR EMPLOYMENT MAY BE TERMINATED AT ANY TIME AND FOR ANY LAWFUL REASON. #J-18808-Ljbffr USA SWIMMING