Assistant Technique Swim Coach

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.

Pay:

$20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person