Assistant Swim Team Coach

Lafayette Recruitment Team • Lafayette, CO

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About The Position

Responsible for assisting in the planning and execution of swim team practices and meets while maintaining a high level of professionalism and serving as a positive role model for swimmers. Lead age-group training sessions, develop dryland and swim workouts, and provide feedback to promote swimmer growth. Supports the Senior Swim Team Coach in meet operations, safety compliance, and team communication.
Must be at least 18 years old to apply.
Must be able to work flexible hours that include M-F 6:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. and Saturdays. Additional hours may be assigned for organized team activities, parent meetings, or stroke clinics.
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE: Demonstrated working knowledge of all skills and techniques related to swim stroke refinement and comprehensive knowledge of swim team organization, league rules and requirements, and competition workouts.
SKILL: Demonstrated skill in the operation of equipment necessary to perform the functions of the job.
ABILITY: Strive for excellence without winning being the priority; work tactfully with parents; motivate students in a positive way; communicate effectively with the public and co-workers; make quick decisions; maintain professionalism and uphold City and league standards; follow and enforce established rules and regulations; work flexible hours that include M-F 6:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. and Saturdays. Additional hours may be assigned for organized team activities, parent meetings, or stroke clinics.
PREFERRED: Strong organizational and communication skills; experience in team management and organizing meet lineups and event entries; knowledge and prior experience using SwimTopia, and meet management software.
EXPERIENCE: Previous experience in competition swimming preferred, or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Plan and lead age-group swim practices that are fun, challenging, and focused on skill development; foster a positive, inclusive team environment that emphasizes growth and sportsmanship.
Design and implement dryland workouts appropriate for different age groups to improve strength and conditioning
Review meet results and adjust practice plans to address disqualifications and improve swimmer conditioning
Maintain professionalism and appropriate boundaries with swimmers, parents, and staff at all times.
Assist with meet preparation, including lineup adjustments and swimmer readiness.
Maintain a safe environment by enforcing safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Ensure compliance with BVSSL rules and City policies during all team activities.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The following duties are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive:
Must be at least 18 years old
SafeSport certified, CPR/AED
First Aid Certifications within two (2) weeks from date of hire
Please ensure your application is complete and submitted prior to 11:59 pm on March 1, 2026, to be considered. Incomplete applications will be withdrawn from the process.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old to apply.
• Must be able to work flexible hours that include M-F 6:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. and Saturdays.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of all skills and techniques related to swim stroke refinement and comprehensive knowledge of swim team organization, league rules and requirements, and competition workouts.
• Demonstrated skill in the operation of equipment necessary to perform the functions of the job.
• Strive for excellence without winning being the priority
• work tactfully with parents
• motivate students in a positive way
• communicate effectively with the public and co-workers
• make quick decisions
• maintain professionalism and uphold City and league standards
• follow and enforce established rules and regulations
• work flexible hours that include M-F 6:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. and Saturdays.
• Must be at least 18 years old
• SafeSport certified, CPR/AED
• First Aid Certifications within two (2) weeks from date of hire

Nice To Haves

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• experience in team management and organizing meet lineups and event entries
• knowledge and prior experience using SwimTopia, and meet management software.
• Previous experience in competition swimming preferred, or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead age-group swim practices that are fun, challenging, and focused on skill development
• foster a positive, inclusive team environment that emphasizes growth and sportsmanship.
• Design and implement dryland workouts appropriate for different age groups to improve strength and conditioning
• Review meet results and adjust practice plans to address disqualifications and improve swimmer conditioning
• Maintain professionalism and appropriate boundaries with swimmers, parents, and staff at all times.
• Assist with meet preparation, including lineup adjustments and swimmer readiness.
• Maintain a safe environment by enforcing safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Ensure compliance with BVSSL rules and City policies during all team activities.

What This Job Offers

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