Swim Team Coach

Position Title:             Swim Team Coach

Reports to:                    Swim Team Coach

Supervises:                   None

FLSA Status:                 Non-Exempt

Job Summary

The Swim Team Coach performs the role of coach for specific training groups assigned and will support the head swim team coach in all aspects of the swim team program. 

Essential Duties include, but are not limited to: 

• Prepare pool for practice sessions.
• Plan and conduct team practices in accordance with program strategies, objectives, guidelines, and policies.
• Complete full setup and take down procedures for all home swim meets, coordinating with on-duty lifeguards, as needed.
• Coordinate needs of the team for away swim meets, as needed.
• Attend all swim team meets and extracurricular swim events.
• Provide support and guidance to swim team participants.
• Create and distribute race awards, as needed.
• Attend and participate in coach meetings and training sessions, as needed.
• Attend and participate in spirit and social events.
• Maintain swim team and event equipment.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by Head Swim Team Coach, as needed.

 Education and/or Experience

• Experience as a competitive swimmer, preferred
• 1 year previous coaching experience, preferred
• CPR certification, a plus

 Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations 

• Extensive swimming and stroke knowledge sufficient to guide and teach less experienced swimmers.
• Ability to plan, organize, schedule, and manage all phases of the club’s swim team program.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform all required duties in emergency situations.

Physical Requirements

• Working conditions are often, hot, humid, slippery, and wet.
• Able to work in a busy, noisy environment.
• Ability to project voice and articulate instructions to swimmers.
• Able to meet and perform the physical requirements and to work effectively in an environment, which is typical of this position.
• Frequent lifting, bending, climbing, stooping, and pulling. 
• Frequent repetitive motions. 
• Continuous standing and walking.

Greenville Country Club management has designed this job description to present the key duties and requirements necessary to achieve the job’s results.  It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.  Management reserves the right to change, rescind, add, or delete the functions of this position at any time.