Assistant Swim Coach

City of Coral Springs; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Coral Springs in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Part-Time Assistant Swim Coach to support a competitive program for ages 6–19. The role assists with coaching, instruction, and supervision under the Head Swim Coach, following established training plans and safety standards.

Must be a registered USA Swimming coach with current CPR/First Aid/Safety Training and pass Florida Level 2 background checks. The position requires early morning, late afternoon, and weekend availability, plus

Qualifications

• Must be a registered USA Swimming Coach with current CPR/First Aid/Safety Training.
• Florida Level 2 Background Screening required prior to employment.
• High school graduate or equivalent; combination of education and experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning daily, monthly, and seasonal swim schedules.
• Coaching workouts in morning, afternoon, and on weekends; instruction by age/ability.
• Oversee dry-land workouts and supervise swimmers, coaches, and volunteers.
• Help run camps, clinics, meets, and team events.
• Manage participant records and meet entries using Hy-Tek/Team Manager/Meet Manager.
• Assist with meet setup, information, heat sheets, events, and results.

Skills

Coaching

Program planning

Safety training

Event management

Hy-Tek

CPR/First Aid

Background screening compliance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Hy-Tek Business Manager

Team Manager

Meet Manager

Job description

Under the general supervision of the Head Swim Coach, the Part-Time Assistant Swim Coach plays a key role in supporting the effective operation and positive outcomes of the City’s competitive swim program. This position assists with coaching, instruction, supervision, and development of swimmers ranging in age from 6 to 19 years old.

The individual in this role is responsible for helping implement established training plans, promoting athlete development, maintaining a safe and positive team environment, and supporting the overall goals and standards of the City’s Swim Team program.

The individual in this role must be a qualified and registered USA Swimming coach and must maintain all certifications and requirements necessary to remain in good standing with USA Swimming.

Days/Hours: Monday - Friday, 5:00 AM to 6:30 AM when the team has morning double practices, and 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM, as needed. Saturday and Sunday as needed. Summer Schedule: 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM.

• Assists in planning daily, monthly, and seasonal swim team schedules.
• Assists in coaching swim team workouts held in the morning, afternoon, and on weekends. Provides developmentally appropriate instruction on form, technique, and skill development to accommodate swimmers of varying ages and abilities. Promotes athletic growth and improvement among all participants.
• Assists in overseeing dry-land workouts for the swim team.
• Assists in running swim camps, clinics, swim meets, team banquets, and other special events.
• Assists in managing participant records, meet entries, and related administrative functions using software programs such as Hy-Tek Business Manager, Team Manager, and Meet Manager.
• Assists with swim meet set-up and operations, including equipment, meet information, computer entries, heat sheets, event operations, and results.
• Assists in supervising swimmers, coaches, and volunteers during team travel and competition trips.
• Performs other related work as needed and assigned.

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• A combination of education, relevant training, and experience may be considered in lieu of a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Must be a registered USA Swimming Coach and maintain all certifications required by USA Swimming, including current CPR, First Aid, and Safety Training for Swim Coaches. All required certifications must be maintained throughout employment.
• Incumbents in this job class are required to undergo a Level 2 Background Screening as required by the State of Florida. The screening includes a photograph and fingerprint-based searches of criminal records nationally and is performed using the electronic LiveScan process.

Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as City swimming pools practices with equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire and building safety regulations.