Developmental Group Lead - 13-18 year olds

Quicksilver Swimming; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

QuickSilver Swimming seeks a part-time, hourly coach to lead a developmental training group for athletes ages 13-18. The schedule is Monday-Friday, 5:45-7:00 PM, with occasional weekend meets.

Optional hours from 4:00-5:45 PM are available for those wanting a larger schedule. Responsibilities include planning age-appropriate practices, developing stroke efficiency, endurance, pacing, race skills, and meeting participation.

Qualifications

• Competitive swimming experience is required.
• At least one year of coaching experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge, communication skills, and practice-management abilities.
• Ability to communicate clearly and positively with teens.
• Patience, enthusiasm, reliability, and a genuine interest in teaching.
• Ability to motivate athletes while maintaining appropriate expectations and a positive team culture.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead structured, age-appropriate practices for developmental teenage swimmers.
• Develop stroke efficiency, endurance, pacing, race skills, and sound training habits.
• Adapt instruction to athletes with different experience levels and goals.
• Foster a supportive environment that promotes accountability, confidence, and continued improvement.
• Track athlete development and communicate appropriately with swimmers, families, and club leadership.
• Encourage athletes to sign-up for swim meets and attend meets about once a month.

Skills

Coaching experience

Communication

Practice management

Teen communication

Job description

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 5:45-7:00 PM, plus some weekend swim meets

Optional additional hours: 4:00-5:45 PM for candidates interested in coaching additional groups

Classification: Part-time, hourly, non-exempt

Compensation: $22- 35 / hr

QuickSilver Swimming is seeking a coach to lead a developmental training group for athletes ages 13-18. This position is ideal for a coach who enjoys helping teen swimmers strengthen their technique, develop training habits, improve fitness, and pursue individual swimming goals. Additional coaching hours may be available from 4:00-5:45 PM for candidates interested in a larger part-time schedule.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead structured, age-appropriate practices for developmental teenage swimmers.
• Develop stroke efficiency, endurance, pacing, race skills, and sound training habits.
• Adapt instruction to athletes with different experience levels and goals.
• Foster a supportive environment that promotes accountability, confidence, and continued improvement.
• Track athlete development and communicate appropriately with swimmers, families, and club leadership.
• Encourage athletes to sign-up for swim meets and attend meets about once a month.

Qualifications

• Competitive swimming experience is required.At least one year of experience coaching is strongly preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge, communication skills, and practice-management abilities.
• Ability to communicate clearly and positively with teens.
• Patience, enthusiasm, reliability, and a genuine interest in teaching.Ability to motivate athletes while maintaining appropriate expectations and a positive team culture.
• 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.