You are invited to JOIN THE JOURNEY! USA Down Syndrome Swimming, Inc is seeking national team coaches for both the competitive and artistic teams. Please submit application form by August 20, 2023.
*Note: DEADLINE EXTENDED to 8.20.2023
Competitive Swimming Coaches
Artistic Swimming Coaches
The opportunity to coach and travel with a team of elite athletes to represent the USA at an international event is rare. Coaching the USA Down Syndrome National Swimming Team will be especially rewarding considering the barriers that each of our T21 Swim Warriors had to overcome to make the team.
We are looking for experienced professionals who have a heart for athletes with developmental disabilities. There are 2 upcoming National Team events that coaches are required to attend.
1a. National Competitive Training Camp: October 18-21 at the Rosen Aquatic Center, Orlando, FL
1b. National Artistic Training Camp: October 20-21 at the Rosen Aquatic Center, Orlando, FL
2. Trisome Games (includes World Down Syndrome Swimming Championship) in Antalya, Turkey March 19-26, 2024.
Coaches’ travel expenses will be covered.
The USADSS Board of Directors will make up the Coaches Selection Committee. Candidates will be considered from the application pool provided they meet the requirements listed below.
Thank you for your consideration.
Minimum Requirements:
The successful candidate for the Competitive Swimming Head Coach will…
Be a registered coach on USA Swimming’s website and have ALL current USA Swimming Coaching requirements; please attach copy of e-card.
Have experience training and preparing athletes who have a developmental disability.
Have 5 years of head coaching experience at a USA Swimming Club, US Masters Club, YMCA, high school, or collegiate team.
Have experience preparing, coaching and entering large travel teams in events.
Agree to sign all USADSS waivers, medical and release forms.
Be interviewed by the USADSS Selection Committee.
Be a legal resident of USA.
Preference will be given to applicants with
International (team) coaching experience
Additional certifications from national governing bodies or organizations.
Minimum Requirements:
The successful candidate for the Competitive Swimming Assistant Coach will…
Be a registered coach on USA Swimming’s website and have ALL current USA Swimming Coaching
requirements; please attach copy of e-card.
Have experience training and preparing athletes who have a developmental disability.
Have 3 years of head coaching experience at a USA Swimming Club, US Masters Club, high school, or
collegiate team.
Have experience preparing, coaching and entering large travel teams in events.
Agree to sign all USADSS waivers, medical and release forms.
Be interviewed by the USADSS Selection Committee.
Be a legal resident of USA.
Preference will be given to applicants with
International (team) coaching experience
Additional certifications from national governing bodies or organizations.
Minimum Requirements:
The successful candidate for the Artistic Swimming Head Coach will…
Be a registered USA Artistic Swimming Coach, have at least CCP 3, SafeSport, background check clear, and fees up to date.
Have experience training and preparing athletes who have a developmental disability.
Have 5 years of coaching experience with athletes with disabilities.
Have experience preparing, coaching and entering large travel teams in events.
Must be able to manage 8-10 Athletes With Disabilities (AWD) at once during training, competition, and travel.
Agree to sign all USADSS waivers, medical and release forms.
Be interviewed by the USADSS Selection Committee.
Be a legal resident of USA.
Preference will be given to applicants with
International (team) coaching experience
Additional certifications from national governing bodies or organizations.
