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Volunteer Assistant Coach Job Description

Our mission: TriJuniors is committed to promoting and developing the sport of triathlon among high school age youth, in a team atmosphere, from beginner to elite ability levels, in San Diego County.

Athletes in the TriJuniors program will build skills and learn goal setting and pursuing goals. With hard work and fun, young triathletes will build a healthy lifestyle from their experiences in this positive environment for personal growth both in the sport, and in life.

POSITION INFORMATION:

Objectives:

• Develop a positive relationship between yourself and all participants of the team

• Encourage positive behaviors and reinforce good self-esteem

• Facilitate program with objectivity

• Follow programming workouts to ensure that each junior triathlon team member can complete the schedule

• Provide and ensure a safe environment for team training and activities

Job Summary:

Time commitment:

• Full commitment to the program from February – September 2010

• Weekly time commitment is 6-8 hours of at-practice time

• Attend mandatory preseason coach training meeting, date TBD

Responsibilities:

• Assist Head Coach in leading program participants through weekly training sessions

• Serve as a role model and mentor

• Be able to prepare, organize, and lead training session

• Assist Head Coach in organizing and planning activities and training sessions

• Understand and believe in the mission of the organization and act as a spokesperson for the program

Qualifications:

• A strong commitment to triathlon and the sport’s development

• Excellent verbal communication skills

• Excellent organizational skills

• Experience working with youth a plus

• Flexible / ability to accommodate to a changing environment

• USAT Level 1 Certification or higher – HIGHLY PREFERRED

• USA Swimming Coaching Certification – highly preferred

• USA Cycling Coach – highly preferred

HOW TO APPLY:

Please email your resume to:

Orlanda Vance, Team Coordinator - TriJuniors

orlanda.vance at yahoo dot com

Coach Vance