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