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The Medicine Hat Summer Swim Club is presently looking for a swim coach for our 2010 summer swim season, May to mid-August.  We are looking for a coach who is enthusiastic and works well with young children.  We have senior, intermediate and junior groups that practice during the week and attend swim meets on the weekend. 

Qualifications:
- NCCP Level 1 or higher (or willing to attend the course)
- Skills Coach Certification
- ACC& CSCTA registration
- Criminal Record Check

We are offering an extremely competitive monthly wage for this position, as well as an expense allowance to cover travel and accommodation for every meet.  We also have a year-end bonus program.  Interested candidates may contact us via email at:

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Medicine Hat Hurricanes
c/o Darla Fauth (President)
27 Parish Way NE
Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1C 1R7                                                                                                                                                                          
Applications will be accepted until April 10, 2010 

Qualifications:
- NCCP Level 1 or higher
- Skills Coach Certification
- ACC & CACTA registration
- Approved Criminal Record Check

We are offering an extremely competitive wage for this position, as well as a very generous expense allowance to cover travel and accommodation for swim meets.  We also have a year-end bonus program and can assist with finding living arrangements.  There are also other job opportunities available thru the pool and the Town of Pincher Creek. 

Interested candidates may contact us via email at:
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The Pincher Creek Dolphins
Box 855, Pincher Creek, AB  T0K 1W0
Ph: 403-627-2961 (Kim)

Applications will be accepted until April 15th, 2010 or until the position is filled.

POOL MANAGER:
• Strong business skills
• Creative thinking with plans to maximize swim pool productivity in Park location
• Knowledge of community to co-ordinate programming (i.e. aquatic clubs, fitness groups, scuba, kayak, clubs, businesses)
• People skills; ability to build positive team atmosphere with staff,  connect with Piranhas and City of Grande Prairie staff in facility functioning.
• Organizational skills:  setup schedules, keep files, records for sales, weather reports, water tests
• Good communication skills, orally & written
• Lifeguarding/instructing – not a necessary skill for the position.

ASSISTANT MANAGER:
• Primarily responsible for pool operations, staff training and scheduling (with Manager) Pool's Operations Certificate I
• Acts as Manager in manager’s absence
• Co-ordinate opening/closing – banking responsibilities (share with manager)
• Lifeguarding/Instructing

SENIOR LIFEGUARD:
• Lifeguarding & Lesson instruction
• Facility Maintenance
• Assist in organizing staff training

JUNIOR LIFEGUARD:

• Lifeguarding when patrons increase due to good weather
• Instruct Lessons
• Facility Maintenance
  
Pool season is expected to be from May 15 to August 31, 2010.
Please send resumes to Grande Prairie Piranhas Box 1012, Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 4B5.
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www.gppiranhas.com 

The successful candidate will work closely with our Head Coach and club executive.  The assistant coach will focus on swim skill development, working within a fun and competitive environment.

The assistant coach will arrange a flexible work schedule with our Head Coach.  Attendance at practice and swim meets will be scheduled with the executive and Head Coach.  Practices are 1 to 1.5 hours in duration, Monday to Thursday afternoons. The position will commence May 1st to late August (Provincial Swim Meet).

Salary and expense re-inbursement will be negotiated with the executive based on qualifications and experience.

Coaches must have a level 1 coaches certificate and be able to meet all ASSA requirements.  The ideal candidate will have experience with either summer or winter swim clubs.  Working well with younger swimmers will be an asset to the successful candidate.

Preference will be given to the candidate that can make a long term commitment to our club and move towards head coaching duties and responsibilities in the 2011 season.

Interested candidates please contact:

Vance Nakonechny
Westlock Gators Swim Club
10820 106A Avenue
Westlock, Alberta
T7P 1B4

Ph: 780-349-8793
Fax: 780-349-6126
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The closing date for all applicants is April 1, 2010. 

We are a growing team with approximately 90 swimmers, based out of the Tri Leisure Centre in Spruce Grove. We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated coach who loves the sport of swimming, is willing to have fun, push our swimmers to the next level and bring new creative ideas to the team. Successful candidate must have past experience as a competitive swimmer and be able to work with our head coach and dynamic coaching team. 
Qualifications are a NCCP skills coach and making ethical decision completed. (Old NCCP Level 1 or higher is also accepted).

Wages will be negotiated through the interview process based on experience and certification.

Please forward resume and a copy of all related qualifications to Team President Glenda Bacchus at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Deadline for applications 30 June 2010.

For more info on the Parkland Pirates Aquatic Club go to www.parklandpirates.ca

The Canmore Coho Swim Club requires an Assistant Coach for the summer season, May 1st to mid-August 2010.  The Assistant Coach will work with a Head Coach and team of two other assistant coaches to provide competitive swim instruction to swimmers aged 6 – 18.  Training takes place in the Canmore swimming pool 6 days per week, with training scheduled for late afternoon/early evening hours.  The position would be full-time, totalling about 20 – 25 hours per week, plus weekends.  Salary will be based on qualifications and experience. Additionally, a per-diem is paid to cover costs of attending swim meets.
 
Preferred Qualifications:

• Skills Coach or NCCP Level I swim coach certification (or equivalent).
• Previous coaching or swim instruction experience.
• Current CPR, basic first aid and NLS certifications.

Resumés detailing experience should be received by March 15, 2010 and should be sent by e-mail.

Please address all enquiries to:

Tony Clevenger
Canmore Coho Swim Club
Canmore, Alberta,
T1W 2T9
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Website – www.canmorecoho.com 

The Grande Prairie Piranhas is seeking a full-time Head Coach for its competitive and non-competitive, family centered 180 member swim team in Grande Prairie, Alberta. This is a new position, created to bring the team to a new level as it prepares to move into the City’s new and larger Multi-Plex.

The successful applicant must have 5+years of head coach experience and be knowledgeable in the long term athlete development framework and eager to engage in its model and practices. NCCP Level 3 is preferred.

In addition, the incumbent will possess a record of accomplishment in the following areas:

• effective communication with strong organizational skills,  people-focused orientation and  committed to providing quality service
• practical experience in strategy, policy and program development and management
• strong leadership skills, including a demonstrated ability and comfort with decision-making, teaching and mentoring
• ability to lead change and create innovate solutions for unique situations
• create and achieve results by effectively engaging, facilitating and influencing others

Position Start Date: August 1, 2010
Resumes Accepted Until: April 1, 2010.

For further inquiries, or to send resumes, please contact Dean Carty at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  

For more information on the Grande Prairie Piranhas please visit www.gppiranhas.com. To view the new Multi-Plex, opening in 2011, visit  www.cityofgp.com/citygov/initiatives/aqua/default. 

Qualifications
NCCP Level 1 or higher
Strong leadership and communication skills
Past competitive coaching or swimming experience an asset
Enjoy working with and relating with children and young adults
Ability to work well independently with a wide variety of athletes

Duties
Run Daily Practices
Attend Saturday swim meets through June – August
Up to date background check complete

To apply or for more information contact Laura-Marie at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or mail resume to
Brooks Barracuda Swim Club
240 Lake Stafford Dr., Brooks, AB, T1R 1N5

Closing date March 30, 2010 or until position is filled.

Qualifications:
           *Completed NCCP Level 1 required, Level 2 or higher.
           *Past competitive coaching or swimming experience.

Hours per week 30-40 (includes pool time, prep time, dryland workouts and swim meets).

Interested candidates should forward a resume including swimming background, copies of certifications and two references.

Please forward resume to:
Smoky River Manatees
P. O. Box 171 Falher, Alberta , T0H1M0

Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   or at 780 837 – 2700

Deadline: March 20, 2010

Qualifications:  NCCP skills coach certificate, NCCP level 1 or 2 preferred , ACC and CSCTA registration and completed background check through the RCMP or your local police detachment.

Wages will be negotiated based on experience.  Please forward resume with copy of qualifications to:

Robin Hillman
Forestburg Aquanauts Swim Team
Box 323
Forestburg, AB T0B 1N0
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Closing date for applications is March 15, 2010.

The Lacombe Dolphins Swim club, a well established organization involved in summer swim season within region D and the ASSA ,  is seeking a suitable candidate for employment during the 2010 season as Assistant Head Coach.

Working closely with our head coach and club executive, responsibilities will include working in a instruction based, fun and competitive environment with a focus on swim skill development.

Primary responsibilities will be as an on deck coach and mentor to the youth of our club, and involves attendance at all practices and weekend swim meets. Practices are 3 hours in duration ,  with coach hour expectations daily from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm in Lacombe 5 days /week starting in early may to mid august with swim meets taking place  primarily on Saturdays and a few Sundays

A generous, salary based compensation program plus expense re-imbursement is available based on qualifications and experience, and enthusiasm of the successful candidate.

Coaches must have a level 1 coaches certificate and be working towards level 2 certification and be able to meet all ASSA requirements. Ideally they will have experience within the competitive swim environment through either summer or winter club.

Preference will be given to the candidate that can make a longer term commitment to our association and a move towards head coaching duties and responsibilities in the 2011 season.

Applications will be accepted until March 15 2010.

Resumes can be sent to :
Grant McCormick
Chairman , Lacombe dolphins coach committee
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Greg Pecharsky Lacombe Dolphins President
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