Age Group Coach

Swim Team Coach

MISSION:

To provide safe, positive, and developmentally appropriate swim instruction for age group athletes while fostering a strong foundation in technique, work ethic, teamwork, and sportsmanship. The Age Group Swim Coach plays a critical role in developing young swimmers’ skills, confidence, and long-term love for the sport, while upholding the values, standards, and expectations set forth by the Aquatics Department and The Claremont Club.

REPORTS TO:

Head Coach and Assistant Head Coach

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Athlete Development & Coaching

• Plan and conduct engaging, age-appropriate swim practices that emphasize proper stroke mechanics, starts, turns, streamlines, and basic race skills.

• Focus on long-term athlete development, prioritizing technique, skill acquisition, consistency, and enjoyment over short-term performance results.

• Create structured practices that balance instruction, repetition, conditioning, and fun.

• Provide clear demonstrations, feedback, and corrections tailored to each swimmer’s learning style and developmental stage.

• Ensure swimmer safety at all times by maintaining appropriate supervision, awareness, and pool organization.

Athlete Experience & Motivation

• Foster a positive, encouraging, and inclusive team culture where athletes feel valued, supported, and motivated.

• Use swimmers’ names consistently, maintain eye contact, and communicate with patience, enthusiasm, and respect.

• Build confidence in young athletes by setting achievable goals and celebrating effort, improvement, and sportsmanship.

• Encourage participation in swim meets while helping athletes understand race fundamentals, rules, and expectations.

Parent Communication & Relationship Building

• Serve as a professional and approachable point of contact for parents regarding swimmer development, group expectations, and practice structure.

• Communicate clearly and respectfully with parents, escalating concerns or questions to senior coaching staff when appropriate.

• Support a sense of community and belonging within the swim team and broader club membership.

Competition & Team Support

• Attend assigned swim meets to coach athletes on deck, ensuring a positive and educational competition experience.

• Assist swimmers with meet preparation, including warm-ups, race strategy basics, and post-race feedback.

• Be available to substitute coach for other groups when possible and assist with team-wide activities or events.

Professionalism & Club Standards

• Arrive early to practices to prepare workouts, equipment, and lane organization; remain after practice to engage with swimmers and parents as needed.

• Know, follow, and enforce all club, aquatics department, and team policies and procedures.

• Maintain required certifications (CPR, First Aid, Lifeguard and/or Coaching Certifications as applicable) and participate in continuing education.

• Ensure all lifesaving and safety equipment is readily available and understood.

• Represent The Claremont Club in a professional, positive, and supportive manner at all times.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Aquatics Director, Head Coach, or Assistant Head Coach.

CUSTOMER SERVICE STANDARDS

• Greet members and guests with a positive, professional demeanor.

• Demonstrate a friendly, approachable attitude while on deck and throughout the facility.

• Be a team player by assisting fellow coaches and staff whenever possible.

• Show genuine care and concern for swimmers, families, and colleagues.

DRIVERS OF SUCCESS

• Strong teaching and communication skills

• Patience and ability to work effectively with children

• Enthusiasm for athlete development and coaching

• Professionalism, reliability, and strong work ethic

• Ability to motivate and manage groups of young swimmers

• Leadership skills and positive role modeling

ATTENDANCE & SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS

• Arrive to work on time and prepared.

• Maintain consistent availability according to the assigned schedule.

• Flexibility to work weekday afternoons/evenings and weekends, including swim meets.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to read, speak, hear, and see effectively.

• Ability to demonstrate all competitive strokes, starts, and turns.

• Maintain sufficient cardiovascular fitness to actively coach on deck for the duration of practices and competitions without becoming out of breath.

• Ability to obtain and maintain all required certifications.