Part-time Assistant Coach

Job Overview: 

The Part Time Assistant Coaches role is to assist the head coach during daily swim practices, provide feedback to athletes, attend swim meets, and foster a safe and supportive environment for young developing swimmers. Assistant Coach will coach all levels of the team from pre competition level to Senior level.

Hourly rate: $25 - 35 per hour pending experience

Responsibilities:

• Attendance at swim meets (C/B/A and Championship level)
• Coach work outs (including writing sets and leading practice)
• Teach basic swim skills in a group lesson setting
• Provide correct technical feedback to athletes
• Minimal to no administrative work
• Communicate with head coach all necessary information from practices and competition
• Create a positive, safe, and supportive environment that allows athletes to succeed

​​Qualifications/Skills:

• Must be reliable and available (evenings and weekends)
• Must have excellent observational and communication skills
• Must be able to work in the US
• Must be able to drive
• Demonstrate an ability to work well and communicate effectively with athletes of all ages/abilities

Education/Experience:

• At least High School Diploma or GED
• Experience in competitive swimming (USA Swimming, high school swimming, and/or collegiate background preferred)
• Experience developing athletes
• Maintain lifeguard certification
• Complete all USA Swimming certification and coaching requirements: CPR, First Aid, USA Swimming Background Check, Athlete Protection, Lifeguard, Concussion Protocol, etc. FOG will reimburse for the cost of any certifications or memberships during and before starting the job