Mar 19, 2026

Assistant Swim Coach

Job Description

SSC is seeking qualified and dynamic applicants for multiple Assistant Swim Coach positions. Primarily working with swimmers ages 6-14, but should be able to coach all age groups and has a commitment to teaching swimmers of all levels while keeping an engaging learning environment. The interested applicant should have prior swim coaching experience, willing to coach under the direction and philosophy of SSC and Elite Performance Coach Charlie Kennedy and Associate Head Coach Tara Bolivar.

The applicant must be willing to work evenings (practices are held during the 4:00-9:30 pm time frame), and work weekend USA swimming meets approximately 1 weekend per month. The candidate must have (or be willing to obtain) USA Swimming Coaches Certification requirements (which includes Safety Training for Swim Coaches, CPR, First Aid, Athlete Protection Training, Rules and Regulations, Concussion protocol training and others), along with up to date back ground checks (per USA Swimming guidelines).

Responsibilities include:

  • Coach and manage practice groups and provide daily feedback to every swimmer.
  • Create and execute daily practice programming in conjunction with Elite Performance Coach and Associate Head Coach.
  • Foster positive interactions with parents, swimmers and fellow coaches
  • Encourage swimmers and provide feedback at swim meets.
  • Provide administrative support and assistance as needed and directed by the Elite Performance Coach, Associate Head Coach and SSC Leadership Team. (which may include teaching swim lessons, lifeguarding, facilities support).
  • Other special projects, administrative support, events, fundraising and duties as assigned by the Associate Head Coach and SSC Leadership Team. (which may include Swim a Thon, Year End Banquet, Auction, Fundraising, Meet Entries, team travel, volunteer tracking). 
  • Attend Staff Meetings or other Employee meetings as required by the Executive Director, Elite Performance Coach, BOD and/or Associate Head Coach.
  • Maintaining all required certifications by USA Swimming, US Center for Safe Sport, MASI and SSC. 
  • Following employee policies and protocols as outlined in the SSC Employee handbook, USA Swimming and the US Center for Safe Sport.

Salary is hourly, part time and is commensurate with experience. Additional hours available as a private swim instructor, group swim instructor and/or lifeguard at our primary location.

If interested, please send resume to: Tara Bolivar, Associate Head Coach, meets@sscswim.org or tbolivar@sscswim.org


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