Swin Team Coach

The Claremont Club LLC; Claremont (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Claremont Club is seeking an Age Group Swim Coach to deliver developmentally appropriate instruction for young swimmers. This part-time role emphasizes technique, teamwork, and a love for the sport, while upholding safety and club standards.

You will coach on deck, assist with meets, and maintain a positive team environment. Responsibilities include planning practices, mentoring athletes, and communicating with parents.

Qualifications

• Ages: age-group swimmers; focus on technique, starts, turns, and basic race skills.
• Commitment to long-term athlete development and enjoyment over short-term results.
• Ability to create structured practices and provide clear demonstrations and feedback.
• Maintain swimmer safety and follow all club policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct age-appropriate swim practices emphasizing proper mechanics, starts, turns, and streamlines.
• Foster a positive, inclusive team culture and motivate young athletes.
• Communicate with parents professionally and coordinate with coaching staff.
• Attend meets on deck, assist with warm-ups, race strategy, and post-race feedback.
• Be early to practices and maintain equipment and lane organization.
• Follow all club, aquatics department, and team policies; support team activities.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Communication

Patience

Leadership

Group Management

Safety Awareness

Education

USA Swim Coaching certification

CPR

First Aid

Lifeguard Certification

Job description

• Base Pay $18.00 - $20.00 / Hour
• Employee Type PT Non-Exempt

Description

To provide safe, positive, and developmentally appropriate swim instruction for age group athletes while fostering a strong foundation in technique, work ethic, teamwork, and sportsmanship. The Age Group Swim Coach plays a critical role in developing young swimmers’ skills, confidence, and long-term love for the sport, while upholding the values, standards, and expectations set forth by the Aquatics Department and The Claremont Club.

Requirements

Athlete Development & Coaching

• Plan and conduct engaging, age-appropriate swim practices that emphasize proper stroke mechanics, starts, turns, streamlines, and basic race skills.
• Focus on long-term athlete development, prioritizing technique, skill acquisition, consistency, and enjoyment over short-term performance results.
• Create structured practices that balance instruction, repetition, conditioning, and fun.
• Provide clear demonstrations, feedback, and corrections tailored to each swimmer’s learning style and developmental stage.
• Ensure swimmer safety at all times by maintaining appropriate supervision, awareness, and pool organization.

Athlete Experience & Motivation

• Foster a positive, encouraging, and inclusive team culture where athletes feel valued, supported, and motivated.
• Use swimmers’ names consistently, maintain eye contact, and communicate with patience, enthusiasm, and respect.
• Build confidence in young athletes by setting achievable goals and celebrating effort, improvement, and sportsmanship.
• Encourage participation in swim meets while helping athletes understand race fundamentals, rules, and expectations.

Parent Communication & Relationship Building

• Serve as a professional and approachable point of contact for parents regarding swimmer development, group expectations, and practice structure.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with parents, escalating concerns or questions to senior coaching staff when appropriate.
• Support a sense of community and belonging within the swim team and broader club membership.

Competition & Team Support

• Attend assigned swim meets to coach athletes on deck, ensuring a positive and educational competition experience.
• Assist swimmers with meet preparation, including warm-ups, race strategy basics, and post-race feedback.
• Be available to substitute coach for other groups when possible and assist with team-wide activities or events.
• Arrive early to practices to prepare workouts, equipment, and lane organization; remain after practice to engage with swimmers and parents as needed.
• Know, follow, and enforce all club, aquatics department, and team policies and procedures.
• Must possess USA Swim Coaching certification prior to hiring.
• Maintain required certifications (CPR, First Aid, Lifeguard and/or Coaching Certifications as applicable) and participate in continuing education.
• Ensure all lifesaving and safety equipment is readily available and understood.
• Represent The Claremont Club in a professional, positive, and supportive manner at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Aquatics Director, Head Coach, or Assistant Head Coach.

CUSTOMER SERVICE STANDARDS

• Greet members and guests with a positive, professional demeanor.
• Demonstrate a friendly, approachable attitude while on deck and throughout the facility.
• Be a team player by assisting fellow coaches and staff whenever possible.
• Show genuine care and concern for swimmers, families, and colleagues.

DRIVERS OF SUCCESS

• Strong teaching and communication skills
• Patience and ability to work effectively with children
• Enthusiasm for athlete development and coaching
• Professionalism, reliability, and strong work ethic
• Ability to motivate and manage groups of young swimmers
• Leadership skills and positive role modeling

ATTENDANCE & SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS

• Arrive to work on time and prepared.
• Maintain consistent availability according to the assigned schedule.
• Flexibility to work weekday afternoons/evenings and weekends, including swim meets.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to read, speak, hear, and see effectively.
• Ability to demonstrate all competitive strokes, starts, and turns.
• Maintain sufficient cardiovascular fitness to actively coach on deck for the duration of practices and competitions without becoming out of breath.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all required certifications.