Technical Director.

Overview
Working with the Cayman Islands Aquatic Sports Association ("CIASA") Board, the Technical Director will play a key role in the development and implementation of the CIASA Strategic Plan, liaising with stakeholders to effectively manage all aspects of the plan at every level from Learn To Swim through to and including High Performance.

Salary Range: $80-$100K USD
Number of Hours/Week: 40 hours per week (not including events both local and international)
Job Location (district): All Districts (incl. Cayman Brac) - must be able to travel internationally as required

Responsibilities
● Direct and manage the delivery of the CIASA Strategic Plan, monitor progress and conduct regular reviews.
● Produce budget plans and contribute towards the development of a funding model to capitalise on CIASA funding opportunities and investment sources.
● Work closely with the Cayman Islands Government Department of Sports to develop an exciting, vibrant and sustainable programme of school swimming. Liaise with Head Teachers and Heads of Department in the implementation of a swimming syllabus to ensure every child receives quality swimming instruction. This includes the development of and the teaching of water safety and competition.
● Direct CIASA's Community Development Programme to ensure opportunities are extended to the wider community with the aim of promoting accredited water safety and increasing engagement in aquatic activities at every level.
● Work with all CIASA members, and or member organisations to develop competitive programmes aligned with the goals of each group.
● Produce qualification standards for international meets and contribute to the national selection of athletes and team staff in conjunction with the CIASA Representative Team Committee, Commonwealth Games Committee, Island Games Committee and National Olympic Committee.
● As required by CIASA, as National Team Head Coach and/or National Team Manager, act as National Team Head Coach and/or National Team Manager at international competitions with responsibility for directing and managing the team staff and athletes and creating a team environment conducive to optimum performance.
● Liaise with World Aquatics and the international organising committees on logistical arrangements and entries for international events, and assist with the development and organisation of CIASA domestic Open Water and Pool events as well as CARIFTA and Island Games.
● Work closely with the Head Coaches of domestic swim clubs to manage the National Teams programme with the development of swimmers for international events.
● Serve as the liaison with and CIASA point of contact for the club coaches and swimming instructors; and when appropriate a mentor and teacher.
● Liaise with the Officials Committee to ensure the provision of appropriate education and training opportunities for Technical Officials.
● Assist the Board of Directors of CIASA in operations and communicating and implementing CIASA's Vision, Values and Objectives and overall direction.
● Liaise with the CIASA President and CIASA Vice President to ensure that all of CIASA's obligations to, and enquiries from, the CIOC, Island Games Committee, World Aquatics, PanAm Aquatics, CCCAN and CARIFTA are met in a timely manner.
● Act as Chairman of the CIASA Coaches Committee and conduct meetings with Head Coaches of CIASA registered swim clubs and with all coaches and instructors.
● Perform any other relevant duties that may be requested from time to time by the CIASA Board.

Experience & Skills
● A passion for excellence with evidence of achieving high levels of professionalism and technical delivery.
● Experience delivering strategies, executing plans, and knowledge of the principles of budgeting and finance.
● Proven track record of formulating, implementing and delivering a successful swimming programme catering to swimmers of all levels and abilities.
● Minimum of 8-10 years experience coaching national swimmers who have achieved success at international age group and youth level.
● Experience coaching senior national swimmers at Olympic and World Championship level.
● Experience of working in collaboration with coaches, athletes and support services in a high-performance environment.
● Strong interpersonal skills and experience of operating effectively with a wide range of audiences including swimmers, external stakeholders, coaches, teachers, parents, partner organisations and press and media.
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
● Graduate level aptitude or Further Education qualification to degree level.
● Computer literate with a good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
● Possess current CPR and First Aid certifications.
Preference will be given to Caymanians, Permanent Residents and RERC Holders.