Part-Time Swim Coach — Grow Athletes, Lead Practices

Barracudas Swim Team; Washington; On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

The Barracudas Swim Team is seeking enthusiastic, reliable, and athlete-focused Assistant Swim Coaches to support our growing competitive program. We coach across six Washington locations as a dual-chartered USA Swimming and YMCA team, emphasizing skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and a love of racing.

With nearly 300 swimmers, we offer a rewarding coaching environment where you can impact athletes of all ages and abilities.

Qualifications

• Competitive swimming and/or swim coaching experience preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with swimmers of varying ages and skill levels.
• Dependable, professional, and team-oriented.
• Availability for assigned practices and occasional weekend swim meets.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coaching swimmers during daily practices.
• Support the implementation of training plans and athlete development goals.
• Teach and reinforce proper stroke technique, starts, turns, and race skills.
• Foster a positive, disciplined, and team-oriented training environment.
• Attend swim meets to provide coaching support, warm-up supervision, and athlete guidance.
• Communicate effectively with swimmers, parents, and fellow coaching staff.
• Help maintain a safe and engaging practice environment.

Skills

Coaching experience

Communication skills

Team oriented

Job description

The Barracudas Swim Team is seeking enthusiastic, reliable, and athlete-focused Assistant Swim Coaches to support our growing competitive program. We coach across six Washington locations as a dual-chartered USA Swimming and YMCA team, emphasizing skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and a love of racing.

With nearly 300 swimmers, we offer a rewarding coaching environment where you can impact athletes of all ages and abilities.