Friends Select Aquatics (FSA): Assistant Swim Coach

Friends Select School; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Friends Select Aquatics, a USA Swimming club in Philadelphia, seeks passionate assistant coaches for Age Group and Senior Programs (ages 6-18). This part-time role mainly offers evening hours Monday–Friday 4:15–7:30pm, plus weekend practice 7:00am–2:00pm, with travel to meets possible.

Responsibilities include developing swimmers using the established curriculum, assessing needs, planning practices, and communicating with coaches.

Qualifications

• High School/College Degree preferred.
• Coaching experience with competitive swimmers is valued.
• Willingness to obtain USA Swimming/ASCA certifications within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Develop swimmers using the established curriculum and core technique.
• Assess swimmers' needs and provide targeted guidance.
• Collaborate with other coaches and communicate regularly.
• Plan, prepare, and conduct team practices per curriculum.
• Attend weekend meets as required and support event operations.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Organizational skills

Administrative skills

Team orientation

Education

ASCA Level 1+

CPR/First Aid

Coaches Safety

Safe Sport

Degree preferred

Tools

Team Unify

Hy-Tek Meet

Team Manager

Job description

Friends Select Aquatics is a USA Swimming club that competes year-round in the Middle Atlantic LSC. FSA has approximately 110 swimmers and continues to grow each year. We are currently seeking passionate and dedicated assistant coaches to join our Age Group and Senior Programs, working with swimmers ages 6-18. Ideal candidates look to grow within the world of competitive swimming. This is a part-time position typically with evening hours, Monday-Friday 4:15p-7:30p, weekends from 7:00a-2:00p and may require travel for meets. Specific hours may vary based on group and coach availability and schedule. Qualified candidates should be capable of working at least 2 evenings per week and/or weekends.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop quality swimmers through the established curriculum focused on fundamental stroke technique
• Assess the needs of each swimmer and provide appropriate support and guidance
• Collaborate and communicate regularly with other coaches
• Plan, prepare, and conduct team practices in accordance with the curriculum
• Recommend practice level placement and changes for all swimmers
• Attend weekend meets as required
• Be willing to acquire and maintain USA Swimming and ASCA certifications within 60 days of Hire.

Desired Qualifications

• High School/College Degree (preferred)
• Passion for coaching and developing swimmers at a competitive level, with patience and the ability to give clear, constructive instruction
• Strong communication, organizational, and administrative skills
• Expertise with current technique development and training methodologies, and competitive swimming (+2 years preferred)
• Previous coaching experience and familiarity with Team Unify /Hy-Tek Meet/Team Manager skills (a plus)
• Certifications in CPR, First Aid, Coaches Safety, and Safe Sport (or the ability to obtain upon hire)
• ASCA Level 1 certified or above (preferred)
• Team oriented, enthusiastic, and self-motivated individual
• Willingness to complete various online trainings, as required by the school

More information about the Friends Select Aquatics Club can be found here: www.swimfsa.org

Please submit a letter of interest and resume to Nicolas LoPresto, Friends Select Aquatics Head Coach, via the school's website:

https://www.friends-select.org/about/employment-opportunities

References to be provided upon request.

FSA will provide a welcoming environment for a diverse population reflecting the community in which Friends Select School resides and will work with swimmers of all abilities ranging from novice to advanced swimmers.

Friends Select School is a co-educational, pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade, college preparatory, independent school located in Center City Philadelphia, serving over 600 students. As a Quaker school committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, FSS actively seeks and warmly welcomes applicants from diverse and underrepresented populations. Friends Select School provides programs and services and equal opportunity in the administration of itseducational and admissions policies, financial aid programs, employment and the selection of its governing board without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class status.