Berkeley Barracudas Assistant Swim Coach

Berkeley • Tampa, FL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Barracudas Swim Instructor is responsible for providing instruction, coaching, supervision, and mentorship to student-athletes while supporting the culture, safety, and daily operations of the Berkeley Barracudas Swim program. The successful candidate will enjoy working with children, understand athlete development, communicate well with families and colleagues, and be willing to learn, and grow within an established coaching structure. The coach should understand the developmental needs of young swimmers and help foster a safe, supportive, challenging, and enjoyable environment for athletes of all levels. This role combines three related areas of responsibility: coaching and instruction for club swimmers, support for swim meets and team administration, and shared responsibility for maintaining safe, ready-to-use pool facilities. Specific assignments may vary by season. Responsibilities include practices, meets, lessons, communications, and events connected to the program, with expectations coordinated by Barracudas program leadership.

Requirements

• Current USA Swimming membership and compliance with all applicable USA Swimming coach requirements.
• Completion of all USA Swimming-required coach education and safety courses applicable to the position, with all certifications maintained in current status.
• Current Safety Training for Swim Coaches (STSC) certification, including completion of the required in-water skills component, or an eligible equivalent certification recognized by USA Swimming.
• Current CPR/AED certification through an approved provider.
• Completion of required USA Swimming Athlete Protection Training/SafeSport requirements.
• Completion of required Concussion Protocol Training.
• Current American Red Cross certifications required by the school and/or position, including applicable lifeguarding, CPR/AED, first aid, and water-safety certifications.
• Ability to successfully complete and maintain all required in-water skills and safety competencies.
• Ability to meet all applicable USA Swimming and Barracudas program background-check and safety requirements.
• All required certifications must remain current throughout employment.
• 1–2 years of coaching experience in a competitive club or high school swimming environment.
• Demonstrated experience working with youth swimmers.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a coaching team.

Nice To Haves

• 3–5 years of coaching experience in a competitive club or high school swimming environment.
• Experience working with early-development swimmers, including beginning and pre-competitive swimmers, is preferred.
• Previous experience teaching swim lessons.
• Experience working with swimmers across multiple developmental levels.
• Experience assisting with or managing competitive swim meets.
• Demonstrate genuine enthusiasm for working with children and student-athletes.
• Have a particular passion for working with younger swimmers and understand the unique developmental needs of young athletes.
• Create a positive, encouraging, and engaging environment in which swimmers feel supported and motivated to improve.
• Be willing to learn from fellow coaches, program leadership, and athletes.
• Be highly coachable and receptive to feedback and professional development.
• Actively engage in and contribute to the culture of the swim program.
• Support and embrace the established philosophy, routines, expectations, and organizational structure of the program.
• Work collaboratively with other coaches and staff to ensure consistency across practices, lessons, competitions, and team activities.
• Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, flexibility, and a student-centered approach.
• Serve as a positive role model for student-athletes both in and outside of the pool.
• Demonstrate familiarity with the Colorado Timing System and electronic meet-timing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct developmentally appropriate swim practices, lessons, and training sessions.
• Provide instruction in proper stroke technique, starts, turns, breathing, body position, and other fundamental swimming skills.
• Adapt instruction and coaching to meet the individual needs, abilities, and developmental stages of swimmers.
• Provide constructive feedback and encouragement to help athletes develop confidence and improve performance.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and positive pool environment.
• Actively supervise swimmers at all times and follow all school, Barracudas, and USA Swimming safety protocols.
• Assist with swim meets, team events, practices, evaluations, and other program activities.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with athletes, families, coaches, administrators, and other members of the school community.
• Support the overall goals, philosophy, and culture of the Barracudas program.
• Utilize SportsEngine or comparable team-management platforms for team communication, scheduling, registration, rosters, attendance, and website-related responsibilities.
• Assist with maintaining and updating team or program website content.
• Utilize Meet Manager and Team Manager software to assist with the planning, administration, and operation of swim meets.
• Assist with meet entries, heat sheets, results, timing, scoring, and other meet-management responsibilities.
• Maintain accurate athlete records, attendance, training information, and other program documentation as assigned.
• Assist with administrative duties associated with practices, meets, lessons, team communications, and program operations.
• Monitor pool-deck readiness, assisting with setup and breakdown for practices and meets, checking equipment and supplies, reporting maintenance or safety concerns promptly, supporting compliance with Barracudas procedures, and helping maintain a clean, safe, and professional environment.

Benefits

• Compensation will be very competitive nationally and commensurate with experience, certification attainment, and the national independent school and college markets.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed