The Country Club
2400 Country Club Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84109

Assistant Swim Coach Job Description

We are searching for a reliable, trustworthy assistant swim coach to join our club. The assistant swim coach’s responsibilities include analyzing swim techniques and determining skill levels, developing individualized swimming programs, educating swimmers on various techniques and styles, and overseeing training. You will also prepare swimmers for meets.

To be successful you should be empathetic, patient, and understand that swimmers have varying abilities. Exceptional swimming coaches are those who place performance over results and are able to motivate and inspire.

Assistant Swim Coach Responsibilities:

• Determining ability and skill level before setting up training programs.
• Developing and implementing training programs that focus on improving technique, stroke placement, speed, and style.
• Teaching brand new swimming styles or strokes.
• Educating swimmers on water safety and providing lifesaving training sessions.
• Using a range of activities to improve water confidence.
• Recording training sessions in order to analyze strokes, techniques, and monitor progress.
• Setting training goals and objectives for teams as well as individual swimmers.
• Teaching and perfecting skills like flips, kicks, body rolls, floating, and breath control.
• Ensuring the pool or training area is clean, well-maintained, and free of hazards.
• Scouting swimmers and preparing teams and individuals for swim meets.
• Assisting the swim coach with organization and preparation of meets.

Assistant Swim Coach Requirements:

• High school diploma.
• Completed courses in swimming instruction may be required.
• Relevant license or certification may be required.
• First-aid training recommended.
• Excellent lifesaving skills.
• Ability to determine swimming level and analyze techniques.
• Strong organizational and management skills.
• Prior club coaching experience is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive attitude and willingness to work long hours.

Benefits:

● End of season bonus

Employment Length:

● 4 - 6 months

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person