Sarasota Sharks, Head Site Coach, Venice YMCA Reports to Direct reports Status Head Coach Site Assistant Coaches Full-time Purpose. Leads the Sarasota Sharks program at the Venice YMCA as a full part of the club, upholding the Sarasota Sharks tradition and standards with Venice athletes, and keeps the club's relationship with the YMCA strong. Responsibilities • Plans, runs, or oversees daily practices for every Venice YMCA group, following the Head Coach's season plan. • Works with the Head Coach and Head Age Group Coach to uphold Sarasota Sharks standards at the Venice YMCA: group standards, promotion criteria, technique priorities, and team culture. • Hires, schedules, and develops the Site Assistant Coaches, with the Head Coach's approval for hiring. • Recommends athlete group moves to the Head Coach, so swimmers progress through the club on the same path wherever they train. • Serves as the club's day-to-day contact with the Venice YMCA aquatics staff: lane schedules, deck use, lifeguard coverage, and facility issues. • Follows YMCA facility rules and the terms of the agreement, and makes sure coaches, athletes, and families do the same. • Raises agreement, billing, or scheduling conflicts early with the CEO, who owns the agreement. • Serves as the contact for Venice YMCA families on schedules, expectations, and concerns. • Reports Venice YMCA enrollment, attendance, and retention to the Head Coach each month. Authority • Makes daily practice decisions for Venice YMCA groups. • Schedules Site Assistant Coaches within approved hours. • Enforces team rules at the Venice YMCA and at meets. Requirements • Current USA Swimming coach membership: background check, SafeSport, Athlete Protection Training, Safety Training for Swim Coaches, CPR and First Aid. • Experience coaching age group through senior swimmers. • Experience supervising other coaches. • Ability to represent the club professionally with a host facility. Performance measures • Venice YMCA enrollment and retention. • Venice YMCA athlete progress against Sarasota Sharks group standards, including promotions. • Relationship with the YMCA: facility issues resolved promptly, agreement terms followed.