Swim Coach

San Jose Country Club • Jacksonville, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Swim Coach instructs, trains, and develops swimmers of varying ages and skill levels while promoting teamwork, sportsmanship, fitness, and a positive swimming experience. The role plans and conducts swim practices, teaches proper swimming techniques, prepares swimmers for competitions as applicable, and maintains a safe, supportive environment in accordance with Club policies and aquatics safety procedures.

The coach provides direct instruction, guidance, and supervision to assigned swimmers during practices and other scheduled activities. The role may also assist with coordinating assistant coaches or team volunteers as assigned by the Aquatics Supervisor. The position is seasonal and part-time, as applicable, with a schedule based on the Club’s aquatics programming and swim team activities. Afternoon practices, evenings, weekends, swim meets, and additional hours during the swimming season may be required.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of swimming techniques, training methods, and water safety.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications, as required for the position.
• Current lifeguard certification if required by assigned duties and Club policy.
• Ability to communicate effectively with swimmers of different ages and abilities.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to create a positive, motivating, and inclusive team environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to stand, walk, and remain active for extended periods.
• Ability to demonstrate swimming techniques and enter the pool when necessary.
• Ability to work outdoors in hot, humid, and varying weather conditions.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move swim equipment as needed.
• Ability to respond appropriately to emergencies within the scope of training and certification.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous swim coaching or competitive swimming experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct organized swim practices appropriate to swimmers’ ages, abilities, and skill levels.
• Teach and demonstrate proper swimming techniques, strokes, starts, turns, and finishes.
• Develop training plans to improve swimmers’ endurance, speed, technique, and overall performance.
• Provide constructive feedback and individualized instruction to support swimmer development.
• Encourage participation, teamwork, discipline, confidence, and sportsmanship.
• Monitor swimmer progress and adjust training activities to meet individual and team goals.
• Prepare swimmers for swim meets and competitions, as applicable.
• Maintain a safe training environment and follow Club aquatics safety procedures.
• Actively supervise swimmers during practices and other assigned activities; enforce pool rules and maintain swimmer accountability.
• Respond appropriately to injuries, emergencies, and unsafe conditions; promptly report accidents, incidents, and safety concerns to the Aquatics Supervisor.
• Maintain certifications and training required for assigned duties.
• Communicate practice schedules, team expectations, and relevant updates to swimmers and parents or guardians.
• Promote good sportsmanship and appropriate behavior; address behavior concerns professionally and communicate significant issues to the Aquatics Supervisor.
• Assist with coordinating swim meets, team events, and other aquatics activities as assigned.
• Collaborate with lifeguards, aquatics staff, and Club management.
• Keep the pool deck and training areas orderly and free of unnecessary equipment or hazards; set up and put away training equipment before and after practices.
• Report pool equipment issues, maintenance needs, and unsafe conditions to the Aquatics Supervisor.
• Follow Club policies, attendance procedures, dress code requirements, and operating procedures.
• Provide courteous and professional service to Club members, guests, swimmers, and families.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• May assist with coordinating assistant coaches or team volunteers as assigned by the Aquatics Supervisor.

What This Job Offers

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