Swim Coach

T3i Inc.•Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

T3i seeks a Swim Coach to support military aquatic training as part of an integrated, multidisciplinary human performance (HP) team supporting the U.S. Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC) training environment. The Swim Coach will collaborate with the Lead Water Skills Coach and Government staff to design and implement a periodized aquatic training curriculum that progressively develops students’ swimming ability and water competency in preparation for course standards. Daily activities include hands-on instruction, demonstration, mentorship, aquatic safety support, student performance analysis, and coordination of supplemental training. The Coach will work closely with the uniformed Government Lead, instructors, cadre, and other HP professionals to evaluate student progression and recommend program improvements. The selected candidate must adhere to the highest standards of conduct and maintain appropriate professional relationships with students, customers, and teammates.

Requirements

Minimum of two years of recent experience, within the past five years, as an aquatics coach or instructor in a military or other structured training environment.
Current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification.
Willing and able to learn, demonstrate, and teach all required swimming strokes and treading techniques in a pool environment.
Ability to rescue aquatic participants, perform backboarding procedures when required, and transfer care in accordance with the applicable High-Risk Training Emergency Action Plan.
Ability to lead or support supplemental water-confidence evolutions under the direction of Government instructors and cadre, as required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Human Performance, or a related field.
Prior operational experience within MARSOC.
Experience working as part of an integrated, multidisciplinary human-performance team.
Three or more years of experience supporting military, special operations, collegiate, or professional athletic populations in aquatic or ground-based training environments.
Current National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and/or Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator (TSAC-F) certification.
Familiarity and demonstrated competency with military water-confidence and pre-dive training techniques.

Responsibilities

Adapt daily training sessions and training progressions in coordination with the uniformed Government Lead and Lead Water Skills Coach based on student performance, training conditions, available resources, and course requirements.
Provide hands-on swim coaching, instruction, and mentorship to students.
Serve as Safety Ratio Personnel during aquatic evolutions, instruction, and training.
Record, maintain, and analyze student performance data and training trends to assess program effectiveness, identify areas of concern, and support data-informed recommendations for training progression.
Coordinate with the Government Lead and training staff regarding pool availability, schedules, equipment, and other resources necessary to execute aquatic training.
Collaborate with the Lead Water Skills Coach to provide observations, after-action feedback, and periodic program updates to Government leadership regarding student progression, training effectiveness, safety concerns, and recommended improvements.
Assist with tracking students identified by instructors for aquatic remediation and coordinating supplemental training sessions.
Follow applicable training and safety directives and maintain all required professional credentials.