ASSISTANT SWIM COACH

Farmington Country Club•Charlottesville, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for assisting the Head Swim Coach with developing a competitive swim program centered around fun and comradery, while ensuring a safe and well-organized environment for all participants during the summer swim team season (May-August).

Requirements

Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age.
Strong background in competitive swimming, prior experience as a swim instructor/coach preferred.
Ability to adapt and problem-solve in fast-paced environments.
Ability to support a positive and motivating culture amongst athletes, parents, coaching staff, and the aquatics department.
Coaches Safety Training certification.
American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification or equivalent (or higher), including CPR for the professional Rescuer, infant/child CPR, AED training, and First Aid (preferred).
American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric CPR, AED and First Aid Training or equivalent.
Athlete Protection and Concussion Training.

Nice To Haves

American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification a plus.

Responsibilities

Foster a positive team culture by motivating swimmers through sportsmanship, safety, and skill development in a fun and positive manner while also enforcing facility rules at all practices and meets.
Conduct swim practices under the direction of the Head Coach, with an emphasis on swimmer engagement, age-appropriate training methods, and proper stroke technique. Coaching will take place on deck and require in-water instruction to support athlete development.
Represent Farmington Country Club in a professional capacity during practices, meets, and events.
Assist with all required procedures for home swim meets, including equipment setup, breakdown, and deck support.
Maintain organization and cleanliness of designated storage areas, office space, and the pool deck during practices and swim meets.
Assist in planning and participating in all team spirit and extra-curricular activities throughout the season.
Work closely with Jr. Coaches to provide mentorship, real-time instruction, and on-deck experience to support professional growth.
Assist the Head Coach in preparing meet lineups, entries, and pre- and post- meet reports using appropriate software to maintain accurate team statistics.
Support the preparation and distribution of swim team communications, meet ribbons, and seasonal materials as assigned.
Adhere to and actively enforce all club policies, procedures, and safety regulations during practice and swim meets.
Monitor, identify and promptly respond to potential hazards or safety concerns in and around the aquatic environment during practices and meets.