What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Swim Team Assistant Coach *15-20 hrs/week position at Riverdale Rays Swim Team?
Job Overview
The Riverdale Rays Swim Team program is seeking one qualified Assistant Coach for the 2026 swim season. The Riverdale Rays team is located at Riverdale Pool in Hampton, Virginia. The Rays currently compete in the Blue Division of the Greater Peninsula Swim Association (GPSA). We are looking for an individual to assist the head coach in leading swimmers of all ability levels in our developmental and competitive summer swim league.
Evening practices begin near the end of May. Once Hampton City public schools have ended for the school year, practices are held each morning from 6:45 – 9:45am Monday- Friday. Swim Meets are held on Monday and Thursday evenings (with make-up meets or friendship meets that may be scheduled other nights) throughout the Peninsula area until the end of July. The championship meet, called City Meet, is usually held on the last Saturday of July / first Saturday in August.
The ideal candidate would have his/her own swim team experience, be a strong and cooperative team player, have the ability to connect with children from grades K-12, and have an infectious enthusiasm for the sport of swimming.
The candidate will work closely with the head coach and swim team Board members to carry out the many day-to-day responsibilities of running the swim season.
Responsibilities and Duties
To assist the Head Coach in their responsibilities to:
- Provide an environment that is safe, fun, encouraging, fosters learning, and promotes team spirit
- Plan and run practices for each age group. This includes:
- Identifying age and skill-appropriate drills for each age group to include strokes, starts, turns, etc.
- Providing stroke technique instruction to beginning, intermediate, and advanced swimmers
- Willingness to get in the water to fine-tune stroke mechanics
- Reviewing meet results (including disqualification issues) and working with swimmers to improve performance
- Setting up and breaking down all swim practices
- Maintaining control and safety of swimmers
- Work with the Board to organize all swim meets, including City Meet. This includes:
- Preparing meet lineups making sure to be aware of all rules and regulations outlined by GPSA
- Coordinating with the board during the set-up of the meet to organize swimmers and communicate necessary meet information to swimmers and parents.
- Running pre-meet warm-up and providing instruction/feedback to swimmers throughout the meet
- Help to coordinate team awards with the Board for the End-of-the-Season Awards party (usually held sometime after the City Meet)
***The above is a general summary of the job’s description. Other job-related tasks may be requested.
Qualifications
- Prior experience assisting a swim team head coach or a swim team member for multiple years
- Current Lifeguard certification
- Valid CPR/AED, First-Aid certification
- A strong team player and great with kids
- Contact Information for 3 References, including Phone Numbers and Email Addresses
Salary commensurate with experience.
Please submit a resume and letter of interest to: riverdaleraysswimming@gmail.com
For more information regarding our team, visit our website at https://riverdalerayshampton.swimtopia.com/
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $12.77 - $13.50 per hour
Ability to Relocate:
- Hampton, VA 23661: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13 - $14