Assistant Swim Coach

Principal Responsibilities:

Job Overview:

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Aquatics and Assistant Director of Aquatics, the Assistant Swim Coach is responsible to help swim team operations. This includes maintaining a high level of communication with fellow aquatics staff, participants, parents, officials and administration, and assisting with afternoon/evening practices.

Minimum Qualifications:

Key Responsibilities, in coordination and consultation with the Director/Asst. Director, include:

• Assisting with conditioning and development of a competitive swim team.
• Attending swim meets throughout the season
• Directing and managing warm ups and team discipline, provides encouragement and motivation, and manages award distribution.
• Ensuring the safety of all swimmers and guests, understands/reviews all safety rules and emergency action procedures. Promotes and enforces safe behaviors.
• Developing and maintaining good relationships with swimmers, parents, and Riverdale Y staff.
• Completing other related duties as assigned by the Aquatics Director/Assistant Aquatics Director.

Qualities and Qualifications:

• Committed to excellent customer service
• Comfortable in a hands-on, collaborative work setting
• At least one year previous competitive coaching experience/participation
• Knowledge of rules, regulations and guidelines of USA Swimming and Competitive Sports
• Certified WSI or equivalent or able to obtain within two months of employment
• CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer or able to obtain within two months of employment
• Safety Training for Swim Coaches or able to obtain within two months of employment
• Associate's Degree preferred