High School Swim Team Head Coach

Senior Living Talent Group; Thousand Oaks (CA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Senior Living Talent Group in Thousand Oaks, CA is seeking a Head Coach for the co-ed high school swim team to design training, manage meets, and promote athletic and academic excellence.

The role requires prior competitive coaching experience, ability to teach four strokes, safety certifications, and readiness to supervise the pool deck; hybrid on-site duties in Thousand Oaks.

Qualifications

• HS or collegiate level coaching experience required.
• Ability to teach four competitive strokes, starts and turns.
• Must hold Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED certifications.
• STSC certification is required or preferred.
• Ability to pass fingerprinting or Live Scan and TB clearance.
• Complete Mandated Reporter, concussion, and Sudden Cardiac Arrest training.

Responsibilities

• Design daily practices focusing on stroke mechanics and conditioning.
• Set meet lineups and seed times for dual meets and championships.
• Maintain safety on the pool deck and enforce safety protocols.
• Maintain athlete records and coordinate entries using swim software.
• Cultivate a supportive environment balancing individual growth and team goals.
• Attend league meetings and ensure CIF compliance.

Skills

Competitive swim coaching

Teach four strokes

Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED

STSC certification

Background check / TB clearance

Mandated Reporter training

Tools

Meet Manager or swim software

Job description

Job Title: Head Coach, Co-ed Swim Team
Department: Athletics
Reports To: Athletic Director / Principal
Position Type: Stipended / Seasonal (Spring season)

Job Summary
The High School Swim Team Head Coach is responsible for managing all aspects of the co‑ed competitive swimming program. The Head Coach will design training programs for various skill levels, manage meet lineups, and promote a culture of athletic excellence, team unity, and academic accountability.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Instruction & Training: Design and execute daily swim practices, focusing on stroke mechanics, turns, finishes, and cardiovascular conditioning for both novice and elite swimmers.
• Meet Management: Determine event lineups and strategic seeding for all dual meets, invitationals, and league championship events.
• Safety & Pool Deck Security: Serve as the primary safety officer on the pool deck; maintain visual supervision of all swimmers at all times and strictly enforce pool safety protocols.
• Roster & Logistics: Maintain accurate records of athlete times, attendance, and physical clearances; coordinate event entries using specialized swim software (e.g., Meet Manager).
• Culture & Mentorship: Cultivate a supportive environment that accommodates both individual improvement and overall team point‑scoring goals.
• District Alignment: Attend mandatory league meetings and ensure full compliance with district policies and CIF swimming bylaws.

Required Qualifications

• Prior competitive swim coaching experience (USA Swimming, high school, or country club level) or collegiate swimming experience.
• Demonstrated ability to teach four competitive strokes, racing starts, and turns safely.
• Valid Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certifications.
• Safety Training for Swim Coaches (STSC) certification.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check (Fingerprinting/Live Scan) and TB clearance.
• Mandated Reporter, Concussion, and Sudden Cardiac Arrest training completions.

Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour

Experience:

• Competitive Swim Coach: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Lifeguard Training and Certification (Preferred)
• Safety Training for Swim Coaches (STSC) Certification (Preferred)
• Mandated Reporter Training (Preferred)
• Youth Sports Concussion Training (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Thousand Oaks, CA 91320