Swin Team Coach

Base Pay $18.00 - $20.00 / Hour Employee Type PT Non-Exempt Description To provide safe, positive, and developmentally appropriate swim instruction for age group athletes while fostering a strong foundation in technique, work ethic, teamwork, and sportsmanship. The Age Group Swim Coach plays a critical role in developing young swimmers’ skills, confidence, and long-term love for the sport, while upholding the values, standards, and expectations set forth by the Aquatics Department and The Claremont Club. Requirements Athlete Development & Coaching Plan and conduct engaging, age-appropriate swim practices that emphasize proper stroke mechanics, starts, turns, streamlines, and basic race skills. Focus on long-term athlete development , prioritizing technique, skill acquisition, consistency, and enjoyment over short-term performance results. Create structured practices that balance instruction, repetition, conditioning, and fun. Provide clear demonstrations, feedback, and corrections tailored to each swimmer’s learning style and developmental stage. Ensure swimmer safety at all times by maintaining appropriate supervision, awareness, and pool organization. Athlete Experience & Motivation Foster a positive, encouraging, and inclusive team culture where athletes feel valued, supported, and motivated. Use swimmers’ names consistently, maintain eye contact, and communicate with patience, enthusiasm, and respect. Build confidence in young athletes by setting achievable goals and celebrating effort, improvement, and sportsmanship. Encourage participation in swim meets while helping athletes understand race fundamentals, rules, and expectations. Parent Communication & Relationship Building Serve as a professional and approachable point of contact for parents regarding swimmer development, group expectations, and practice structure. Communicate clearly and respectfully with parents, escalating concerns or questions to senior coaching staff when appropriate. Support a sense of community and belonging within the swim team and broader club membership. Competition & Team Support Attend assigned swim meets to coach athletes on deck, ensuring a positive and educational competition experience. Assist swimmers with meet preparation, including warm-ups, race strategy basics, and post-race feedback. Be available to substitute coach for other groups when possible and assist with team-wide activities or events. Arrive early to practices to prepare workouts, equipment, and lane organization; remain after practice to engage with swimmers and parents as needed. Know, follow, and enforce all club, aquatics department, and team policies and procedures. Must possess USA Swim Coaching certification prior to hiring. Maintain required certifications (CPR, First Aid, Lifeguard and/or Coaching Certifications as applicable) and participate in continuing education. Ensure all lifesaving and safety equipment is readily available and understood. Represent The Claremont Club in a professional, positive, and supportive manner at all times. Perform other duties as assigned by the Aquatics Director, Head Coach, or Assistant Head Coach.

CUSTOMER SERVICE STANDARDS

Greet members and guests with a positive, professional demeanor. Demonstrate a friendly, approachable attitude while on deck and throughout the facility. Be a team player by assisting fellow coaches and staff whenever possible. Show genuine care and concern for swimmers, families, and colleagues.

DRIVERS OF SUCCESS

Strong teaching and communication skills Patience and ability to work effectively with children Enthusiasm for athlete development and coaching Professionalism, reliability, and strong work ethic Ability to motivate and manage groups of young swimmers Leadership skills and positive role modeling

ATTENDANCE & SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS

Arrive to work on time and prepared. Maintain consistent availability according to the assigned schedule. Flexibility to work weekday afternoons/evenings and weekends, including swim meets.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to read, speak, hear, and see effectively. Ability to demonstrate all competitive strokes, starts, and turns. Maintain sufficient cardiovascular fitness to actively coach on deck for the duration of practices and competitions without becoming out of breath. Ability to obtain and maintain all required certifications. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kids for the Future