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AQUATIC COACH

City of Pullman
Pullman, WA Intern
POSTED ON 5/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/27/2026
Description

Nature of Work

This job requires that the employee is flexible about scheduling to accommodate the success/needs of the swim team. This may include early mornings, evenings and weekends. The effective management of both swim teams will depend on the coordination of the Aquatic Program Coordinator and the Barracuda’s coach.

Duties And Responsibilities

Administrative duties

  • Have knowledge of Rec1 and administration work related to swim team management.
  • Responsible for the safety of participants and staff in facility.
  • Performs paperwork and scheduling required for the attendance to swim meets for Barracuda’s.
  • Collaborates with the Aquatic Program Coordinator to develop plans for hosting swim meets.
  • Arranges proper plans for the team traveling to/from swim meets.
  • Attends and contributes information to management meetings.

Swim Team and Instruction

  • Teach, educate, and operate the program to better meet the needs of the facilities’ swim team needs. Complete appropriate paperwork in a timely manner.
  • Contribute knowledge, experience, and quality work ethic to all swim team management and instruction.
  • Enforce rules of facility as a leader and a follower.
  • Lead practices four nights a week.

Requirements

General Description

Prefer a minimum of 2 years of ever-increasing responsibility in American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI), and/or Basic Safety Instructor (BSI). Demonstrates a clear understanding of all swimming skills. Demonstrates an ability to clearly communicate swimming skills to participants and able to manage the needs of the swim team.

Hiring Criteria

Minimum Qualifications

  • ARC Lifeguard/CPR/First Aid/AED Certification
  • ARC WSI Certification
  • Demonstrate competency in written and oral communication
  • 1-2 years’ experience coaching a swim team

Preferred Qualifications

  • ARC LGI Certification
  • Current certification by American Swim Coaches Association (ASCA) as a Level I, II, and III Coach

Previous Experience

Prior experience as a lifeguard and swim instructor desired. Ideal candidate will have prior coaching experience with a team of 10 or more swimmers. The job requires that the employee have a clear understanding of all swimming skills. Employee must demonstrate an ability to clearly communicate swimming skills to participants and be able to manage the needs of a swim team.

Pay Rate: $21.40 /hour

Reports To

Reaney Pool Manager/Recreation Manager

Uniform Requirements

Black or Khaki pants or shorts

Facility Issued t-shirt or tank

Name Tag

Whistle

Benefits: Sick leave paid by the City of Pullman based on per hours work. Contact Human Resources Department at (509) 338-3207 for more details.

Hours Of Employment

Flexible scheduling, prefer 10 – 15 hours/week. May need to work 6 days / week and/or split shifts.

Salary : $21

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