Job Overview:
Assist the head coach during daily swim practices, provide feedback to athletes, attend swim meets,
and foster a safe and supportive environment for young developing swimmers. With an emphasis on
technique, provide instruction to all levels from pre-competition to high school.
Hourly rate: $20 - 23 per hour pending experience
Responsibilities:
● Offer competitive swimmers the opportunity to master technique
● Run practice and attend swim meets as directed by the head coach
● Provide technical instruction on stroke mechanics, starts, turns, and finishes across all four
competitive strokes (including writing sets and leading practice)
● Teach basic and advanced swim skills in a group lesson setting
● Observe and evaluate swimmers during practices and meets, identifying areas for
improvement
● Provide correct technical feedback to athletes tailored to swimmer’s skill level and goals
● Communicate with head coach all necessary information from practices and competition
● Create a positive, safe, and supportive environment that allows athletes to succeed
● Instruct other coaches (including junior coaches) how to evaluate and teach swimmers
proper technique
Qualifications/Skills:
● Expertise in evidence-based training methodologies (strength, speed, endurance)
● Reliable and available evenings; weekends and mornings during Summer Season
● Excellent observational and communication skills
● Ability to work well and communicate effectively with athletes of all ages/abilities
● Experience using video analysis for stroke evaluation preferred
Education/Experience:
● High School Diploma or GED
● Competitive swimming (collegiate background preferred) and/or coaching experience
● Current Lifeguard, First Aid & CPR certifications or willingness to complete training(s) within 6 months of hire. Compensation for training/recertification available.
Work Location: In person