Assistant 10 & Under Coach

Quicksilver Swimming; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Quicksilver Swimming is seeking an energetic, patient swim coach for swimmers ages 10 and under. The role is part-time, hourly, non-exempt, with classes Monday–Friday 3:30–7:00 PM and occasional weekend meets about once a month.

Responsibilities include assisting daily practices, teaching stroke technique, body position, kicking, breathing, starts, turns, and basic racing skills, while helping swimmers build confidence and a positive attitude toward training.

Qualifications

• Competitive swimming experience required, preference for swim team coaching experience.
• Ability to communicate clearly and positively with young athletes.
• Patience, enthusiasm, reliability, and genuine interest in teaching.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily practices for developmental swimmers ages 10 and under.
• Teach proper stroke technique, body position, kicking, breathing, starts, turns, and basic racing skills.
• Help swimmers build confidence, consistency, and a positive attitude toward training.
• Provide active feedback to athletes throughout practices.
• Maintain appropriate supervision and follow pool safety procedures.
• Assist with getting athletes signed-up for swim meets and coaching short-format meets about once a month.

Skills

Competitive swimming

Child coaching

Clear communication

Patience and enthusiasm

Job description

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 3:30–7:00 PM, plus weekend swim meets approximately once per month

Classification: Part-time, hourly, non-exempt

Compensation: $20- 28 / hr

We are looking for an energetic, patient, and encouraging coach who excels at working with swimmers ages 10 and under. The ideal candidate understands that strong fundamentals, positive reinforcement, and a fun learning environment are essential to long-term swimming success.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily practices for developmental swimmers, particularly those ages 10 and under.
• Teach proper stroke technique, body position, kicking, breathing, starts, turns, and basic racing skills.
• Help swimmers build confidence, consistency, and a positive attitude toward training.
• Provide active feedback to athletes throughout practices.
• Maintain appropriate supervision and follow pool safety procedures.
• Assist with getting athletes signed-up for swim meets and coaching short-format meets about once a month.

Qualifications

• Competitive swimming experience is required.Experience working with children is strongly preferred; swim team coaching experience is a plus.
• Ability to communicate clearly and positively with young athletes.
• Patience, enthusiasm, reliability, and a genuine interest in teaching.
• Current USA Swimming coaching credential or the ability to obtain the required credentials upon hire.Background check and screening are required.Candidates must have or ability to obtain safety certifications including CPR and either coaches safety training or lifeguarding upon hire.