Overview
Head Coach – Sea Sprites Artistic Swimming Jobs in Calgary, Canada at Calgary Winter Club
The Calgary Winter Club is seeking a Head Coach for our Sea Sprites Artistic Swimming Program.
This is a full‑time position requiring availability on evenings, weekends, and for domestic and international travel.
The Sea Sprites (SS) Artistic Swimming Program is a developmental and provincially focused pathway supporting skill progression, enjoyment of the sport, and balanced participation. Athletes have opportunities to advance to national‑level competition if desired.
Reporting to the Head of Aquatics , this role leads athlete development, coaching staff, and program administration while ensuring alignment with Canadian Artistic Swimming (CAS) , Alberta Artistic Swimming (AAS) , and Calgary Winter Club policies and values. The salary range for this position $60K-$70K per annum.
Key Responsibilities
1. Program Leadership & Technical Direction
Develop and implement a comprehensive artistic swimming pathway aligned with LTAD and national/provincial standards
Lead planning, delivery, and performance outcomes across all program levels
Provide direct coaching and supervision of athletes and coaches
Guide routine development and uphold technical standards
Oversee testing, evaluations, and progression benchmarks
2. Coaching Leadership, Development & Succession (Critical Requirement)
Hire, mentor, evaluate, and support all Sea Sprites coaching staff
Build and maintain a long‑term coaching development and sustainability plan
Ensure coaches meet NCCP requirements and progress through CAS/AAS pathways
Lead coach education, mentorship, and performance management
3. Athlete Development & Culture
Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive training culture
Multi‑sport philosophy — Promote Sport for Life principles and long‑term athlete retention
Women in sport leadership — Champion athlete leadership and holistic development
Wellness support — Support physical, mental, and emotional well‑being
4. Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
Communicate effectively with athletes, parents, and staff in alignment with CWC standards
Ensure all program communication uses approved CWC platforms and branding
Lead meetings, updates, and feedback processes
Address questions and concerns promptly and professionally
5. Training Camps & Travel
Camp planning — Lead all domestic and international training camps
Logistics & budgeting — Coordinate schedules, budgets, and external partnerships
Safe travel experience — Ensure high‑quality, safe training and travel environments
6. Budgeting, Administration & Operations
Develop and manage the annual program budget with the Head of Aquatics
Oversee scheduling, registration alignment, and resource allocation
Maintain accurate participation, performance, and financial reporting
Ensure adherence to CWC policies and risk‑management standards
7. Collaboration & Governance
Work with the Head of Aquatics on strategy, staffing, and priorities
Cross‑department collaboration — Partner with CWC departments and staff
Governing body liaison — Act as liaison with AAS and CAS
Competition coordination — Oversee competition participation and coordination with organizers and officials
Policy implementation — Support adherence to all CWC and governing body guidelines
Skills & Qualifications
Leadership & communication
High‑performance program building
Coaching mentorship
Organizational & administrative strength
Collaboration with governing bodies
NCCP Level 3 – Artistic Swimming
10–15 years coaching experience including minimum 5 years in a leadership or Head Coach role
Program operations experience including budgeting and staffing
Provincial/National system experience
Current certifications including First Aid and Safe Sport
Proven athlete & coach development
Title: Head Coach – Sea Sprites Artistic Swimming
Company: Calgary Winter Club
Location: Calgary, Canada
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