Job Description

Help Wanted: Part-Time Coaching Staff Members for Old Dominion Aquatic Club

Old Dominion Aquatic Club (ODAC), the oldest year-round competitive swim team on the Southside of Virginia, is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated part-time and full-time coaching staff members. Join our team and contribute to the development of young athletes in a supportive, enriching, and dynamic environment.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience in swim lesson instruction or year-round coaching is beneficial but not required.
• An eagerness to learn, grow, and thrive in a team-oriented setting is essential.
• Relevant certifications are advantageous but not mandatory. If not in possession of required certifications upon hire, candidates should plan to achieve them within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities:

• Lead age group practice groups for ODAC’s 12 & Under swimmers.
• Focus on the development and refinement of strokes and specific skill sets.
• Prepare swimmers for advancement to the senior level within ODAC.

Schedule:

• Practice groups are offered 3-6 days a week. Based on the strengths of candidates, the program has vacancies in our 8&under, 9-10, and 11-12 practice groups.
• 8 & Under groups: 3 or 5 weeknights a week for 45 minutes.
• 9-10-year-olds: 6 days a week for 1 hour to 1.5 hours.
• 11-12/Senior 3 groups: 6 days a week for 1 to 1.5 hours each night.
• Detailed practice schedule available at ODAC Practice Schedule.

Location:

• ODAC operates at two locations with 6-lane SCM pools:
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • Virginia Beach, VA

Compensation:

• Hourly pay: $20-$25.
• All professional expenses and training are funded by the club.
• Professional development opportunities funded by the club.
• Daily rates or per diems are provided for meet days/sessions.
• Potential for full-time and salaried positions for the right candidates. If not immediately available, growth potential and advancement would be considered in a timely manner.

Application Process:

• Send your resume and references to:
  • Steve Bialorucki, ODAC’s Head Coach: SteveBialorucki@swimodac.com
  • ODAC Office: swimodac@msn.com
• No specific deadline – Old Dominion Aquatic Club would like to fill all vacancies prior to the commencement of the 2024-2025 short course season which starts in late August 2024.  Positions will remain open until all vacancies have been filled.

Contact Information:

• For more information, contact the ODAC office:
  • Text: 757-693-1296
  • Email: swimodac@msn.com

About Old Dominion Aquatic Club:

ODAC is renowned for its rich history and commitment to excellence. With the longest-tenured Head Coach in the area (30 years), ODAC consistently ranks in the top 250 club teams nationally and has received multiple Bronze or Silver medal club designations through USA Swimming’s Club Excellence Program. Recently, an 18 & Under swimmer from ODAC reached the semi-finals at the Olympic Trials in the 200 Breast, achieving top 50 world rankings in the 200 Breast and 100 Breast, while also becoming the 11th and 4th fastest 17-18-year-old in history in the 200 and 100 Breast events.

Mission Statement: The mission of Old Dominion Aquatic Club (ODAC) is to promote competitive swimming as a USA swim team for young athletes at all levels of ability while fostering a safe and supportive environment where our members can thrive both in and out of the water. We define success as the sustained, individual pursuit of excellence bounded only by our swimmers’ desires and personal abilities, allowing them to be the best they can be, achieve personal goals, and have fun in our program. We maintain a system of personal values among which are honesty, integrity, and sportsmanship. We promote a team environment that encourages goal setting, hard work, personal commitment, and camaraderie.

Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of young athletes. Apply today!

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