USA Assistant Swim Coach

Byron Center Public Schools; Byron Township (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania in Byron Township, Michigan is seeking a USA Assistant Swim Coach to support youth and age-group teams. The role involves coordinating practices, assists in meets, and supervising facilities while maintaining a professional presence.

Essential qualifications include USA Swimming credentials, lifeguard and CPR certification, and strong communication with students and staff. A multitasking, reliable mindset is required for this active aquatic program.

Qualifications

• Some work experience in the field is beneficial.
• Ability to secure all required USA Swimming credentials.
• Current lifeguard and CPR certification.
• Demonstrated ability to work well and communicate effectively with students, staff, public, and other administrators.
• Ability to project a positive and professional outlook, manner, and appearance.
• Ability to demonstrate mature judgment, reliability, availability, and ethical behavior, including punctuality, confidentiality, and the ability to function effectively in a multitasking environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to give direction, provide leadership, and evaluate the performance of others.
• Three or more years of experience teaching swimming, with demonstrated effectiveness in helping athletes achieve superior performance and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Act as an assistant coach for aquatic center-sponsored teams
• Act as an instructor for the instructional program as scheduled
• Assist in the management of all hosted meets
• Assist in the evaluation of volunteer coaches
• Supervise locker rooms before and after practices
• Coordinate practices, meet lineups, and provide instruction for assigned age groups/teams
• Coordinate and/or assist in the running of all competitive events
• Coordinate and/or assist in running all competitive swim instruction programming
• Is responsible for the upkeep of instructional and competitive equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

USA Swimming credentials

Lifeguard certification

CPR certification

Communication skills

Professionalism

Punctuality

Leadership/Direction

Job description

USA Assistant Swim Coach

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performing as assistant coach for USA and Age Group swim teams, and providing general oversight and coordination of practices and meets.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Act as an assistant coach for aquatic center-sponsored teams
• Act as an instructor for the instructional program as scheduled
• Assist in the management of all hosted meets
• Assist in the evaluation of volunteer coaches
• Supervise locker rooms before and after practices
• Coordinate practices, meet lineups, and provide instruction for assigned age groups/teams
• Coordinate and/or assist in the running of all competitive events
• Coordinate and/or assist in running all competitive swim instruction programming
• Is responsible for the upkeep of instructional and competitive equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Qualifications:

• Some work experience in the field is beneficial
• Ability to secure all required USA Swimming credentials
• Current lifeguard and CPR certification
• Demonstrated ability to work well and communicate effectively with students, staff, public, and other administrators
• Ability to project a positive and professional outlook, manner, and appearance
• Ability to demonstrate mature judgment, reliability, availability, and ethical behavior, including punctuality, confidentiality, and the ability to function effectively in a multitasking environment
• Demonstrate the ability to give direction, provide leadership, and evaluate the performance of others

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three or more years of experience teaching swimming, with demonstrated effectiveness in helping athletes achieve superior performance and improvement