Part Time Interim Age Group Coach

Part-Time Age Group Coach

Burlingame Aquatic Club, Part Time Age Group Coach, Age Group Swim Team

About BAC: 

The Burlingame Aquatic Club (http://www.burlingameaquatics.com), located in Burlingame, is a non-profit, public benefit organization that provides high quality aquatic programs for people of all ages. We operate out of the Burlingame Aquatic Center on the campus of Burlingame HS, and we work in conjunction with the City of Burlingame and its Parks & Recreation Department.

Job Overview: 

Under the supervision of the Head Coach (HC), the Part Time Age Group Coach (AGC) is responsible for developing, organizing, and implementing a high quality training and education program to meet the needs of the assigned groups of the BAC Age Group Swim Team. Our goal is for our team to grow in quantity and quality as a competitive swim team within the Zone 1 North of Pacific Swimming and USA Swimming. The Part Time Age Group Coach must ensure that a professional level program is offered at all times. This position will be temporary while our current Part Time Age Group Coach is out on maternity leave between January 2025 and April 2025. The applicant should be aware that while we may have other employment opportunities within the organization beyond April 2025, this position is expected to only serve on an interim basis from January 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025.

Duties Include:

The Part Time Age Group Coach will be the LEAD on

• Following the established lead from the current coach on our Barracuda 1, Barracuda 2 and Age Group 1 Groups

  • Maintaining a season plan for all group(s) coached. This includes when to tailor practice schedule to optimize training, social events, incentive programs, etc.

  • Communicating with all group(s) coached. This will include a weekly email as well as any additional support emails that must be addressed over the course of the week.

  • Managing assigned pool space (lane set-up, covers). Please allow 15 minutes on the pool deck immediately before a scheduled practice and 15 minutes immediately following to assess your pool situation and to answer parent/swimmer questions.

  • Educating swimmers and parents on team culture and competitive swimming etiquette.

  • Collaborating with other BAC staff and supervising dryland activities.

  • Maintaining good standing as a coach member of USA Swimming

The HC will require support from the AGC on the following

• Attend meets as assigned by HC

• Fundraising efforts

• Administering swim lessons based on availability (both coach and pool availability)

• Maintaining a proper work schedule under federal, state, and BAC employment guidelines

• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned by the HC

The Part Time Age Group Coach is responsible for

• The contents of the BAC Employee Handbook

• Logging daily attendance for swim group(s)

• Ensuring the safety of swimmers (staying with swimmers if we are closing)

• Logging hours daily in ADP app

• Attend weekly staff meetings, as directed by HC

Hours and Location: 

Hours for this position include approximately 15 hours of practice time per week as agreed to with the Head Coach, all at the Burlingame Aquatic Center or satellite pool locations, plus additional time spent preparing the facility for practices and meeting with coworkers. Some administrative work must be done on site at the aquatic facility, in addition to staff meetings. Practice hours include early afternoon practice sessions as well as the possibility of evening practice sessions. A typical month may also include 1-2 weekend swim meets/competitions.

Qualifications: 

The Part Time Age Group Coach must have a strong background in the sport of swimming (USA Swimming and/or collegiate swimming background preferred) and have the ability to effectively teach swimming to a wide range of athletes. He/she must be able to provide creative swim workouts that incorporate the technical needs of all swimmers, and also have a very positive on-deck demeanor. The Part Time Age Group Coach must have professional communication skills and be able to effectively communicate with participants about any program changes or special events. The Part Time Age Group Coach must be reliable, punctual, and approachable, and must be dedicated to sustaining a strong program that values all levels of swimmers. He/she must be able to cooperate with all BAC staff members in an effort to support the overall mission of the club.

The Part Time Age Group Coach must hold a current nationally recognized Training Certification in CPR, First Aid, and Water Safety for Swim Coaches and is responsible for keeping those certifications current. American Red Cross Lifeguard certification is required within 3 months. Current coaching membership in USA Swimming is also required. BAC does reimburse for the cost of certification/membership upkeep.

Salary & Benefits: 

This is a part-time, hourly, non-exempt and non-benefitted position. Pay is commensurate with experience. Expected hourly rate is $25-$28 per hour.

Contact Head Coach Ben Chung for more information or to apply: ben@burlingameaquatics.com