Masters Swim Coach

Lafayette • Lafayette, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Masters Swim Coach is responsible for designing and leading Masters swim training sessions, providing on-deck coaching and technical guidance. The role involves fostering a safe, positive, and inclusive environment for all participants, preparing and delivering structured workouts aligned with participants' abilities and training objectives, and ensuring all necessary equipment is available and functioning. The coach will also promote the program, assist with participant engagement and recruitment, provide feedback on stroke development and progress, and ensure safety regulations are followed. Collaboration with the Pool Manager on duty is essential for efficient deck operations and maintaining a safe, organized practice environment. The position may also involve teaching group swim lessons based on staffing needs.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of all skills and techniques related to stroke refinement and a comprehensive knowledge of swim team organization, league rules and requirements and competition workouts.
• Demonstrate skill in operation of equipment necessary to perform the functions of the job.
• Ability to strive for excellence without winning being the priority; work tactfully with participants; motivate swimmers; communicate effectively with the public and co-workers; make quick decisions when needed; follow and enforce established rules and regulations; work hours that include M, W, F 5:30 a.m. – 6:30 a.m. and Sundays from 8:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• American Red Cross CPR/AED and First Aid within 90 days from date of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Existing knowledge of Masters swim program structure and training methodologies.
• US Masters Swimming (USMS) Coach Certification preferred, or willingness to obtain certification within six months of hire.
• 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

• Leads Masters swim training sessions, providing on-deck coaching, technical instruction, and guidance that supports participants’ skill development and overall fitness goals.
• Prepares and delivers structured workouts aligned with participants abilities, training objectives, and safe aquatic practices.
• Ensures that all necessary equipment is available, properly set up, and functioning prior to each practice.
• Promotes a positive and welcoming environment by communicating effectively with participants and representing the City in a professional manner.
• Assists with program promotion, participant engagement, and recruitment efforts as needed.
• Provides feedback to participants regarding stroke development and general progress; ensures safety regulations and procedures are followed.
• Collaborates with the Pool Manager on duty to support efficient deck operations, address participant needs, and maintain a safe, organized practice environment.
• May support learn-to-swim operations by teaching group swim lessons based on staffing needs.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED