Part-Time Senior Assistant Coach: Boise Swim Club

Boise Swim Club is a competitive USA Swimming Team in Boise, Idaho.  Boise Swim Club is consistently recognized as one of the top-performing Snake River Swimming teams for the past 10 years.  Our team consistently has swimmers performing at the Senior Sectionals level, and are focused on developing Futures, Jr. National and National level qualifiers.  We are looking to hire a coach who can join our team in our mission to provide a high-caliber program to all swimmers from the grassroots level to the elite while focusing on character development in and out of the pool. It is important to us that we find a coach who is passionate about our team culture, we are a team that focuses on the whole person, not just the athlete and we live by our core values: Respect, Integrity, Safety, and Excellence. If you are a driven, kind, and excited coach, this could be the job for you!

Our ideal candidate will play a key role in supporting the development and success of swimmers within our program. You will collaborate closely with the Senior Lead Coach, Head Coach, and Owner to execute training sessions, monitor athlete progress, and create a positive and motivating atmosphere for swimmers.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Implementation:

• Work with the Lead Coach and assistant coaches to implement seasonal, weekly, and daily workout plans.

• Track and evaluate the progress of swimmers within training groups

• Abide by all Safe Sport Guidelines and Policies 

• Abide by USA Swimming rules and policies along with being a good role model for all BSC members 

• Initiate, develop, and maintain positive relationships with swimmers 

• Assist in enforcing club and pool policies at all times 

• Help to teach and facilitate the Leadership portion of the BSC program 

• Work daily to nurture the potential of youth and teens 

• Promote the Mission and Vision of Boise Swim Club 

• Lead practices of the group(s) given by the Head Coach with care and excitement. 

• Ensure the safety of swimmers at the practice by following proper precautions and regulations per USA Swimming, Boise Swim Club, and the host facility 

• Give swimmers knowledge to understand and master stokes or dry land techniques allowing for movement up through the swim team groups

Team Culture:

MISSION STATEMENT: Develop the youth of our community through swimming within a safe and supportive environment. 

VISION STATEMENT: Instill high-character athletes and inspire them to pursue their potential. 

CORE VALUES: RESPECT, INTEGRITY, SAFETY, EXCELLENCE

• Model and celebrate the club’s values and behaviors.

• Work collaboratively and respectfully with other club leaders and staff.

• Apply positive, consistent, and effective motivation strategies with swimmers,

• parents, and coaching staff.

• Foster team spirit and maintain a positive attitude.

Swimmer Development:

• Identify individual strengths, areas for improvement, and goal-setting strategies.

Meet Participation:

• Encourage swimmers to attend and actively participate in local and travel swim meets

• Provide on-deck coaching support at swim meets 

Administrative Duties:

• Maintain valid USA Swimming coaching certifications

• Help design training programs and sets as needed

• Attend coaches' meetings regularly

Skills and Qualifications:

• Previous coaching experience in competitive swimming is preferred

• Previous competitive swimming at the club, high school, or collegiate level is preferred

• Understanding of swimming technique, training principles, and racing strategies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with coaching staff, parents, and swimmers

• Enthusiastic, positive, and passionate about the development of athletes

• Willingness to learn and grow as a coach

• Ability to pass a Background Check 

• Current certifications in USA Swimming required certifications or the ability to obtain such certifications.

Additional Information:

• Reimbursement for USA Swimming certifications is available upon completion of all requirements and verification of good standing with USA Swimming

• Expense reimbursement for meets away from the home pool

• Compensation commensurate with experience

How to Apply

Interested candidates should email a resume to Boise Swim Club owner, Deb Hill, at boiseswimclub@gmail.com