Part-Time Swim Coach

Wiregrass Aquatics Club; Ozark (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Wiregrass Aquatics Club in Fort Rucker, Alabama is seeking a Part-Time Swim Coach who is enthusiastic, dependable, and athlete-focused to help swimmers reach their full potential in and out of the pool.

You will plan engaging practices, teach competitive strokes, starts, and turns, foster sportsmanship and safety, and communicate professionally with athletes, parents, and staff while upholding USA Swimming policies.

This role offers flexible hours and meaningful work developing youth athletes.

Qualifications

• Competitive swimming experience; coaching or teaching experience preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Passion for athlete development and youth mentorship.
• USA Swimming credentials, certifications, background screening, and Safe Sport training required or willing to obtain.
• CPR and First Aid lifeguarding certifications preferred or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead developmentally appropriate swim practices.
• Teach and refine competitive strokes, starts, turns, and racing techniques.
• Support swimmers in achieving individual goals and improving performance.
• Promote sportsmanship, teamwork, and a positive team culture.
• Communicate professionally with athletes, parents, and fellow coaches.
• Maintain a safe training environment and follow USA Swimming policies.

Skills

Competitive swimming

Coaching/teaching

Communication

Leadership

Safety and certifications

Job description

Wiregrass Aquatics Club (WAC) is a year-round competitive swim team dedicated to developing swimmers, building character, and fostering a positive team environment. We are seeking an enthusiastic, dependable, and athlete-focused Part-Time Swim Coach to join our coaching staff and help swimmers reach their full potential in and out of the pool.

Position Overview

The ideal candidate is passionate about competitive swimming, enjoys working with athletes of varying ages and abilities, and is committed to creating a safe, supportive, and challenging training environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and lead engaging, developmentally appropriate swim practices.
• Teach and refine competitive strokes, starts, turns, and racing techniques.
• Support swimmers in achieving individual goals and improving competitive performance.
• Promote sportsmanship, discipline, teamwork, and a positive team culture.
• Communicate professionally with athletes, parents, and fellow coaches.
• Maintain a safe training environment and follow all applicable USA Swimming policies and athlete-protection requirements.

Qualifications

• Competitive swimming experience; prior coaching or teaching experience preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Passion for athlete development and youth mentorship.
• Current or willingness to obtain required USA Swimming credentials, certifications, background screening, and Safe Sport training.
• Current CPR, First Aid, and lifeguarding certifications preferred, or willingness to obtain required certifications.

Position Details

• Location: Fort Rucker, Alabama
• Employment Type: Part-time
• Program: Year-round competitive swimming; All Ages
• Compensation: Commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Schedule: Practice and meet schedules to be discussed with qualified candidates.

Join WAC and help us develop swimmers, build character, and make waves!