Assistant Coach (Large Groups)

• Type: SWISD employee (hourly, non-exempt)

• Hours: up to 20 hrs/week

  • Weekday afternoons/evenings, Saturday mornings, meets as needed

• Reports to: Aquatics Coordinator/Head Coach; employed by SWISD

Role Summary

Provide high-quality assistance on deck for larger groups (10&U through 14&U and/or developmental HS), ensuring excellent lane management, technique correction, and athlete safety within district policies.

Core Responsibilities

• On-deck support: execute practice plans provided by lead coaches; manage lanes, intervals, and equipment; deliver continuous technique feedback

• Safety & supervision: Enforce deck and facility rules; maintain consistent head-counting and transitions; report incidents in line with district policy

• Meet assistance: shepherd large athlete groups at warm-ups, clerk-of-course, and team areas; record splits and provide concise post-race cues

• Communication: relay daily notes to the lead coach; courteous parent interactions and district-appropriate referrals for questions.

• Operations: help set up/break down practice and meet equipment; maintain storage and inventory; assist with attendance

• Culture: reinforce program values (effort, accountability, and sportsmanship), especially with new swimmers

Qualifications

• District onboarding requirements (fingerprinting/background, mandatory trainings)

• USA Swimming coach credentials preferred (or obtained within 30 days); SafeSport, CPR/First Aid required

• Experience coaching or teaching youth swimmers; confident command of progressions for all four strokes, starts, and turns

• Calm, organized, and effective with 20-40 swimmers on deck alongside other coaches

Compensation

• Starting at $16.50/hr, per SWISD pay structure; eligibility for district time-keeping and HR policies.

• Professional development opportunities via district/LSC clinics.

Key Success Metrics

• Smooth practice execution and athlete safety for large groups

• Observable skill improvements and quality reps per swimmer

• Reliability, punctuality, and positive collaboration with staff