Age Group Coach

Calabasas Waves; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Calabasas Waves, a competitive age-group swim team affiliated with USA Swimming, is seeking an enthusiastic coach to help swimmers develop technique and performance. The role involves planning age-appropriate practices, fostering a positive, safe environment, and communicating with swimmers, parents, and staff.

Practices occur at Viewpoint School in Calabasas, 3:30–7:30 pm on weekdays and Saturday mornings, with monthly weekend meets.

Qualifications

• Prior coaching or teaching swimming experience preferred.
• Reliable, punctual with a positive attitude and strong communication skills.
• CPR and Safety Training for Swim Coaches or Lifeguard Certification.
• USA Swimming certification or willingness to obtain.
• Must be able to adhere to USA Swimming safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead ability- and age-appropriate practices with emphasis on technique and skill development.
• Help create a positive and safe environment for all swimmers
• Communicate effectively with swimmers, parents, and coaching staff
• Follow all team and USA Swimming safety guidelines

Skills

Communication skills

Reliability

Positive attitude

Leadership

Education

CPR & Lifeguard Certification

USA Swimming Certification

Job description

The Calabasas Waves are a competitive age group swim team that is affiliated with USA Swimming. The Waves participate in age group meets as part of the Coastal Division of Southern California Swimming. Our goal is to give swimmers at all levels of ability the opportunity to pursue excellence through personal development, teamwork, sportsmanship, leadership, and strength of character, inspiring them to win with humility and lose with grace.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dependable coach to assist our swimmers in achieving their goals; someone who is passionate about coaching swimming, skilled at teaching stroke technique, and excited to be a part of a great coaching team.

We are located at Viewpoint School in Calabasas and practices are held between 3:30 and 7:30 pm Mondays thru Fridays and Saturday mornings. We participate in weekend meets typically one time a month. There is room for growth and potential to work with the Viewpoint School Aquatics Programs as well.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead ability and age-appropriate practices with an emphasis on technique and skill development.
• Help create a positive and safe environment for all swimmers
• Must be able to communicate effectively with swimmers, parents, and coaching staff
• Follow all team and USA Swimming safety guidelines

Qualifications

• Prior experience coaching or teaching swimming is preferred
• Must be reliable and on time, have a positive attitude, and possess strong communication skills.
• CPR and Safety Training for Swim Coaches or Lifeguard Certification
• USA Swimming certification (or willingness to obtain) preferred

Compensation

• Competitive and commensurate with experience