Recreation Swim Team Assistant Coach

Whitmore Lake Public Schools; Northfield Township (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Whitmore Lake Public Schools seeks a dedicated WLCR Waves Swim Team Assistant Coach to work under the head coach with swimmers aged 5–18, focusing on technique, stroke development and team spirit in a fun, safe environment. Responsibilities include leading practices, coordinating meets and supporting recruitment, while fostering a positive culture and helping each swimmer reach their personal goals.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and 5+ years of competitive swimming or coaching;

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• 5+ years of competitive swimming/coaching experience required.
• Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR/AED certifications preferred or in progress.
• Ability to coach all competitive strokes and motivate youth.

Responsibilities

• Leads practices with emphasis on technique, stroke development, sportsmanship, and team spirit in a fun and safe environment.
• Coordinates evaluations, dual meets, and assists in large league championship meet logistics and awards banquet.
• Promotes the swim program, assists with recruiting, and maintains positive relationships with swimmers and prospective swimmers.
• Embraces the team culture and helps swimmers reach their potential while having fun swimming.

Skills

Competitive swimming

Coaching experience

Stroke technique coaching

Communication skills

Team building

Education

High School diploma

5+ years competitive swimming/coaching experience

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The WLCR Waves Swim Team Assistant Coach will, under the leadership of the head coach, work with swimmers of a year-round recreational swim team to develop their skills in an enjoyable and challenging environment. Participants range between the ages of 5–18 and compete in WISC and SMSL.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads practices under the direction of the head coach with emphasis on technique, stroke development, sportsmanship, and team spirit in a fun and safe environment.
• Helps coordinate and execute swim team evaluations, dual meets, and assists in the coordination of a large league championship meet and awards banquet at the conclusion of the season.
• Promote the swim team program, striving to find ways to improve and expand the program, assisting with recruiting, developing, and maintaining positive relationships with swimmers and prospective swimmers.
• Embracing and executing the culture of the team, which is for each swimmer to work toward reaching their own potential, experiencing being part of a team, and most importantly, having fun while participating in the sport of swimming. We strive to provide a positive environment for swimmers of all competition levels, where everyone is given the tools to reach their individual goals.
• Reports to the Aquatic Programming Supervisor and Head Coach.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATES

• High School diploma required
• 5+ Years competitive swimming/coaching experience (collectively) required

• Lifeguarding (preferred)
• First Aid and CPR

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The ideal candidate will have experience as a competitive swimmer and previous coaching or swim lesson instructor experience is a bonus; must be able to demonstrate proficiency coaching all competitive swim strokes. The ability to motivate, demonstrate patience, strong organizational skills and be a strong communicator is necessary. Must be a positive role model and be able to work with children of all ages and abilities. All applicants must have or be in the process of getting the following certifications: Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR/AED; Experience with team and meet manager preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 50 pounds
• Employee must be able to stand for extended periods of time

SALARY/HOURS

• Starting at $16-$18/hr
• 6-15 hours a week
• Evenings and some weekends

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Oct 31, 2026