Assistant Swim Coach

High School Assistant Swim Coach Position Title: Assistant Swim Coach Department: Athletics Reports To: Head Swim Coach and Athletic Director Position Type: Seasonal / Part-Time Position Summary The Assistant Swim Coach supports the Head Swim Coach in planning, organizing, and conducting the high school swim and dive program.

This position helps develop student-athletes' swimming skills, physical conditioning, teamwork, sportsmanship, and personal growth while promoting a safe, positive, and inclusive team environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assist the Head Coach with planning and conducting daily practices, swim workouts, drills, and conditioning sessions. Teach and reinforce proper swimming techniques, including starts, turns, strokes, pacing, and race strategies. Help prepare student-athletes for dual meets, invitational meets, conference competitions, and postseason events.

Monitor student-athlete progress and provide constructive feedback to improve individual and team performance. Promote sportsmanship, teamwork, discipline, respect, accountability, and positive behavior. Supervise student-athletes during practices, competitions, team activities, and travel. Help maintain a safe pool environment and ensure athletes follow all safety procedures and facility rules.

Assist with meet preparation, event entries, timing, scoring, equipment setup, and other competition duties as assigned. Communicate effectively and professionally with the Head Coach, student-athletes, parents, athletic department staff, and officials. Support team building, athlete motivation, and the academic and personal development of student-athletes.

Maintain accurate attendance records and report injuries, safety concerns, and disciplinary issues promptly. Follow school district policies, athletic department procedures, and applicable state and governing-body regulations. Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach or Athletic Director.

Qualifications

Previous competitive swimming experience or coaching experience preferred. Knowledge of swimming techniques, training methods, and competitive swim meet procedures. Ability to motivate and work effectively with high school student-athletes. Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and teamwork skills. Current CPR, first aid, and AED certifications, or willingness to obtain them as required.

Ability to meet school district background check and other employment requirements. Lifeguard certification preferred if required by the school or facility