Swim Coach

Suburban Seahawks Club; Newtown Square (Delaware County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

A competitive aquatics organization in Newtown Square seeks a part-time coach to assist with training swimmers aged 6-14 and older. Responsibilities include evening and weekend practices, following SSC's coaching philosophy. Ideal candidates will have prior coaching experience and be willing to obtain necessary certifications. The role offers hourly compensation based on experience, with potential additional work as a swim instructor or lifeguard.

Qualifications

• Prior coaching experience is preferred.
• Willing to obtain USA Swimming Coaches Certification including required safety training.
• Up-to-date background checks as per USA Swimming guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coaching swimmers ages 6-14 and other age groups.
• Work evenings and weekends for practices and meets.
• Follow SSC coaching philosophy.

Skills

Coaching swimmers

Effective communication

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Suburban Seahawks Club (SSC) is a non-profit, 250+ member, competitive aquatics, USA Swimming Silver Medal Club. SSC’s primary location is a club owned, 25 yard 8-lane pool with a 2-lane teaching pool, dry-land room in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, with additional practices held at Swarthmore College.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coaching swimmers ages 6-14, and be able to coach all age groups.
• Work evenings (practices are held during the 4:00–9:30 pm time frame) and weekend USA swimming meets.
• Follow SSC coaching philosophy and direction.

Qualifications

• Prior coaching experience is preferred.
• Willing to obtain USA Swimming Coaches Certification (which includes Safety Training for Swim Coaches, CPR, First Aid).
• Up-to-date background checks per USA Swimming guidelines.

Compensation

Salary is hourly, part time and is commensurate with experience. Additional hours may be available as a private swim instructor, group swim instructor and/or lifeguard.