Evening Part-Time Teen Developmental Swim Coach

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

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.