HOW DO I BECOME A GATOR COACH?
Interested in finding out how to become a Coach for the Middleton Gators?
Are you fun, energetic, take initiative, and have a passion for swimming or diving? Would you like to instruct and mentor youth athletes doing what you love? The Middleton Gators Swim & Dive Team has the perfect position for you!
The Middleton Gators accepts applications January 1 through February 28th. Applications will be reviewed and approved for hire by the Gators Board of Directors. Applicants will be notified by the VP Swim or VP Dive after the application period has closed and all hiring decisions have been made.
Coach Application: Gator Employee Application
Return completed SWIM COACH application to: Xenia Sundell, VP Swim, xsundellmiddletongators@gmail.com
Return completed DIVE COACH application to: Melanie Galle, VP Dive, melanierbean@hotmail.com
Swim & Dive Coach Positions:
(Information regarding Assistant Head Coach & Head Coach Positions will be forwarded upon request).
| Volunteer Coach | Junior Coach | Assistant Coach | Lead-Assistant Coach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Must be at least entering your freshman year of High School | Must be 15 years or older. | Must have graduated high school or equivalent and have 2+ years of coaching experience. | Must have graduated high school or equivalent and have 2+ years of coaching experience. |
| A minimum of at least 2 years of competitive swim/dive team experience | WSI (Swim), First Aid certification preferred. | 2+ years’ experience as a competitive swimmer/diver preferred. | 2+ years’ experience as a competitive swimmer/diver preferred. |
| Must be willing to take instruction from Junior, Assistant and Head Coaches. | A minimum of at least 2 years of competitive swim/dive team experience. | Certifications: WSI (Swim), CPR, First Aid, Lifeguard Training, all preferred. | Certifications: WSI (Swim), CPR, First Aid, Lifeguard Training, all preferred. |
| No coaching experience required, we will train you! | Must be able to demonstrate proficiency of swim/dive skills and have a strong foundation in stroke/dive mechanics and be able to communicate effectively with athletes, parents and volunteers. | Must be able to demonstrate proficiency of swim/dive skills and have a strong foundation in stroke/dive mechanics and be able to communicate effectively with athletes, parents and volunteers. | Must be able to demonstrate proficiency of swim/dive skills and have a strong foundation in stroke/dive mechanics and be able to communicate effectively with athletes, parents and volunteers. |
| Strong Organizational, administrative, computer and social media skills. |
This job description is brief overview of the job and is not intended to encompass every specific aspect associated with the job.
