Youth Swim Coach — Development & Safety Focus

Berkeley; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Berkeley Preparatory School in Tampa, FL, seeks a part-time Assistant Barracudas Swim Instructor to coach, supervise, and mentor student-athletes while supporting daily program operations.

You will teach developmentally appropriate stroke techniques, plan practices and lessons, ensure safety, and communicate effectively with families and staff, contributing to a positive, student-centered aquatic environment. Experience with USA Swimming and safety certifications is required.

Qualifications

• Current USA Swimming membership and compliance with all applicable USA Swimming coach requirements.
• Completion of all USA Swimming-required coach education and safety courses applicable to the position, with all certifications maintained in current status.
• Current Safety Training for Swim Coaches (STSC) certification, including completion of the required in-water skills component, or an eligible equivalent certification recognized by USA Swimming.
• Current CPR/AED certification through an approved provider.
• Completion of required USA Swimming Athlete Protection Training/SafeSport requirements.
• Completion of required Concussion Protocol Training.
• Current American Red Cross certifications required by the school and/or position, including applicable lifeguarding, CPR/AED, first aid, and water-safety certifications.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct developmentally appropriate swim practices, lessons, and training sessions.
• Provide instruction in proper stroke technique, starts, turns, breathing, body position, and other fundamental swimming skills.
• Adapt instruction to meet the individual needs of swimmers.
• Maintain a safe, organized pool environment.
• Actively supervise swimmers and follow safety protocols.
• Assist with swim meets, team events, practices, evaluations, and other program activities.
• Communicate effectively with athletes, families, coaches, administrators, and staff.
• Support the overall goals, philosophy, and culture of the Barracudas program.

Skills

USA Swimming member

CPR/AED certified

STSC certification

First Aid certified

Job description

Berkeley Preparatory School in Tampa, FL, seeks a part-time Assistant Barracudas Swim Instructor to coach, supervise, and mentor student-athletes while supporting daily program operations.

You will teach developmentally appropriate stroke techniques, plan practices and lessons, ensure safety, and communicate effectively with families and staff, contributing to a positive, student-centered aquatic environment. Experience with USA Swimming and safety certifications is required.