Part-Time Swim Team Coach

Job Summary:

The Sport Team assistant coach is responsible for helping guide their team with planned practices that were designed by the lead coach. They will mentor and guide the youth as a positive role model. Will also participate in meetings appropriate to the Sport Team assistants.  Will assist the lead coaches at swim meets and whenever it applies. 

Key Responsibilities:

Coaching

• Assist with Practices: Help conduct swim practices, focusing on technique, endurance, and speed training
• Individual Coaching: Provide one-on-one coaching to swimmers to help them improve specific skills
• Support Competitions: Assist with swimmer preparation during meets, including warm-ups, race strategy, and post-race feedback
• Mentoring: Act as a role model and mentor for young athletes, fostering skill development, increasing their confidence and creating a positive and inclusive team environment
• Swim Program Development: Develop comprehensive swim mechanics for various skill levels, ages, and competitive goals
• Safety Management: Commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of all swimmers and staff through rigorous adherence to safety protocols and regular training drills
  
• Enforcing Rules: Ensure swimmers adhere to safety guidelines and team rules

General and Administrative

• Communication: Assist in communicating with parents about swimmer progress, upcoming events, and other team-related matters
• Community Engagement: Build positive relationships with parents, volunteers, and community stakeholders, fostering a supportive and inclusive swim community
• Administrative: Assist with scheduling, record-keeping, and other administrative duties as needed
• Conflict Resolution:  Resolving conflicts among swimmers, parents, or staff members with diplomacy, empathy, and professionalism
• Additional responsibilities as may be assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

• Experience: Have a background in the sport of swimming and/or other athletics
• Communication: Excellent verbal communication skills for effectively teaching and motivating young athletes
• Patience: A high level of patience and the ability to work with children of varying skill levels
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work well with the coaches, other assistants, and support staff, and adhere to the team objectives for your group
• Adaptability: Flexibility in adjusting coaching techniques to meet the needs of different swimmers
• Time Management: Ability to manage practice sessions efficiently to cover planned drills and activities
• Safety Awareness: Keen understanding of pool safety protocols and the ability to enforce
• Flexibility: Adaptability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends
• Decision-Making:  Skilled at making sound and rational decisions 
• Certifications: Current certification in lifeguarding, CPR, and First Aid, or capable of certifying in these within 30 days of hire date
• Background Check: Must be able to successfully complete a background check
• Transportation: Must have regular reliable transportation to attend practices at Redmond, Juanita and Strattonwood Pools as well as attend swim meets