Masters Swim Coach
About The Position
Lead swim team workouts and provide proactive coaching for adult swimmers interested in swimming for fitness and/or competing in adult competitive aquatics. The position works with a high level of autonomy to plan and lead regular Masters swim practices aligned with team goals and participants’ varying skill levels. Coaches provide technique feedback and individualized instruction, develop training plans, assess progress, and support participant and team goals. This is a part-time variable position. Work takes place during assigned Masters Swim Team practices and occasional swim meets, primarily at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center. Summer work may take place at an outdoor facility. The role includes enforcing facility rules, supporting meets and other events, communicating with swimmers, collaborating with aquatic staff, handling practice equipment, and following emergency procedures.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Five years of competitive swimming and/or coaching experience.
- American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED certification or equivalent, required within 60 days of hire.
- Strong understanding of proper technique and stroke mechanics for all competitive strokes, starts, and turns.
- Understanding of workout design principles, including aerobic and anaerobic training, interval sets, and periodization for adult athletes.
- Working knowledge of rules, strategies, skills, and organizational procedures associated with working in a professional aquatic setting.
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Nice To Haves
- USMS, ASCA, USA Swimming, or equivalent coaching certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Plan and lead regular Masters swim practices aligned with team goals and participants’ varying skill levels.
- Provide stroke technique feedback, skill refinement, and individualized coaching to adult participants.
- Develop season plans, daily workouts, and training cycles supporting fitness, competition preparation, and personal goals.
- Assess participant abilities, goals, and progress; adjust workouts and coaching to challenge participants while supporting individual and team goals.
- Enforce facility rules as needed and ensure proper lane management.
- Coordinate and support participation in sanctioned meets, clinics, and special events as assigned.
- Track attendance and communicate with swimmers about schedules, updates, and program information.
- Collaborate with aquatic team members on program operations, participant recruitment and retention, and program development.
- Communicate professionally with participants verbally and in writing.
- Set up and clean up equipment required for practices.
- Follow established emergency procedures and respond appropriately to emergencies.
- Perform related work as required and assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
