Lead Coach - AGUA Adaptive Swim Team
About The Position
OVERVIEW Asphalt Green is launching its first Adaptive Swim Team, offering athletes with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to train and compete in a supportive, inclusive environment. The Lead Coach will oversee weekly practices, provide individualized coaching based on swimmer ability, supervise volunteer coaches, and collaborate with the Asphalt Green Adaptive Programming and Aquatics departments to uphold Asphalt Green’s mission: sports, fitness, and play for all. Schedule: Saturdays between 2:00–6:00 PM (total 3-6 hours/week) + occasional off-site meets
Requirements
- Prior experience coaching swim teams, lessons, or adaptive aquatics programs.
- Strong understanding of stroke technique, training principles, and swimmer safety.
- Ability to adapt instruction for swimmers with intellectual disabilities.
- Excellent communication skills with both swimmers and caregivers.
- Current CPR/AED certification (or ability to obtain prior to start).
- Commitment to inclusion, patience, and positive coaching philosophy.
- Availability for occasional weekend meets or travel events (all local).
- Special Olympics coaching experience or certification (training provided if not yet certified).
Nice To Haves
- Background in adaptive PE, special education, recreational therapy, or related fields.
- Experience supervising assistant coaches or volunteers.
Responsibilities
- Plan and lead weekly team practices for swimmers ages 8+ with varying abilities and experience levels.
- Develop seasonal training plans aligned with Asphalt Green Aquatics standards.
- Prepare and share practice plans with assistant and volunteer coaches to ensure alignment before each session.
- Create lane assignments and groupings based on swimmer skills and developmental needs.
- Maintain a safe, structured, and encouraging environment for all participants.
- Ensure consistent communication with families, volunteers, and supporting staff.
- Provide technical instruction on stroke development, starts, turns, and endurance.
- Modify drills and pacing for swimmers with diverse sensory, communication, or behavioral profiles.
- Support each athlete’s progress toward personal and competitive goals.
- Reinforce team values of inclusion, sportsmanship, and self-confidence.
- Coordinate with the Director of Adaptive Programming and Aquatics leadership to ensure alignment with all necessary guidelines.
- Supervise and mentor assistant coaches and volunteer coaches.
- Maintain attendance, progress, and safety records for all team members.
- Attend required coach training and certification sessions.
- Support logistics for competitions, including team travel, chaperone coordination, and meet preparation.
Benefits
- Travel costs for off-site meets is covered
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
