Coach for Arden Manor Pirates Swim Club

Summary of Position: 

Coaches for the Arden Manor Pirate’s provide guidance, leadership, and instruction to the team. This seasonal/temporary position for the Arden Manor Recreation and Park District will oversee the operations of a recreation swim team program.

Essential Functions/Duties:

Essential Functions/Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Organize and conduct swim team practices with age-appropriate workouts including an emphasis on technique, stroke development, drills, and endurance-fitness in a fun and safe environment.
• Communicate with parents and swimmers in a professional, friendly manner.
• Foster relationships with swim families to create an enjoyable and memorable swim team experience.
• Schedule and evaluate swim team practices and competitive meets.
• Coach from the pool deck and in the water.
• Required attendance at practices and all swim meets.

·         (Head Coach) Supervise and mentor assistant and volunteer coaches. Ensure that assistants and volunteer coaches are on task and prepared for practices and meets.

• (Head Coach) Setup and run meets using Meet Manager software.

Qualifications:

Training and Experience

Any combination of experience and education that provides the required knowledge and ability will be qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge and abilities would be:

• At least one (1) year’s work experience as a swim coach
• At least three (2) years’ experience as part of a swim team
• Previous experience using a meet management software (Meet Manager, Swimcloud, or similar)

Certification/Licensing Requirements

·         A valid California Driver's License.

·         AED/CPR/First aid certificate

·         Lifeguard certificate strongly preferred

First Aid & Lifeguard certification class available at AMRPD during select dates in April/May.

Physical Requirements

·         Reaching, grasping, talking, walking, hearing, seeing, swimming, lifting, and repetitive motion. 

·         Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move and lift objects.

·         Ability to work outside during summer temperatures and weather conditions.

Travel is associated with this position. (Most travel is within 1 hour of the Arden-Arcade area)

Compensation: 

Hours: Part-time position. 30-40 hours per week from April to August 2026

Pay Rate: $19.00 for the head coach and $18.50 for the assistant coach.

To apply for either position, email your application and resume to: kevin@amrpd.org

Application available at:

www.amrpd.org/join-our-team