SAN JOSE COUNTRY CLUB
Job Description: Swim Coach
Department: Aquatics
Reports To: Aquatics Supervisor
FLSA Status: To be determined based on job duties and applicable wage-and-hour requirements
Employment Type: Seasonal / Part-Time, as applicable
Position Summary
The Swim Coach is responsible for instructing, training, and developing swimmers of varying ages and skill levels while promoting teamwork, sportsmanship, fitness, and a positive swimming experience. This position plans and conducts swim practices, teaches proper swimming techniques, prepares swimmers for competitions as applicable, and maintains a safe and supportive environment in accordance with Club policies and aquatics safety procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Swim Instruction and Coaching
- Plan and conduct organized swim practices appropriate for swimmers' ages, abilities, and skill levels.
- Teach and demonstrate proper swimming techniques, strokes, starts, turns, and finishes.
- Develop training plans to improve swimmers' endurance, speed, technique, and overall performance.
- Provide constructive feedback and individualized instruction to support swimmer development.
- Encourage participation, teamwork, discipline, confidence, and sportsmanship.
- Monitor swimmer progress and adjust training activities to meet individual and team goals.
- Prepare swimmers for swim meets and competitions, as applicable.
2. Safety and Supervision
- Maintain a safe training environment and follow all Club aquatics safety procedures.
- Actively supervise swimmers during practices and other assigned activities.
- Enforce pool rules and ensure swimmers follow established safety guidelines.
- Maintain appropriate supervision and swimmer accountability during all scheduled activities.
- Respond appropriately to injuries, emergencies, and unsafe conditions.
- Report accidents, incidents, and safety concerns promptly to the Aquatics Supervisor.
- Maintain all required certifications and training applicable to assigned duties.
3. Team Management and Communication
- Maintain a positive, respectful, and encouraging atmosphere for all swimmers.
- Communicate practice schedules, team expectations, and relevant updates to swimmers and parents or guardians.
- Promote good sportsmanship and appropriate behavior among team members.
- Assist with coordinating swim meets, team events, and other aquatics activities as assigned.
- Address swimmer behavior concerns professionally and communicate significant issues to the Aquatics Supervisor.
- Work collaboratively with lifeguards, aquatics staff, and Club management.
4. Pool Operations and Club Standards
- Ensure the pool deck and training areas are orderly and free of unnecessary equipment or hazards.
- Set up and put away training equipment before and after practices.
- Report pool equipment issues, maintenance needs, and unsafe conditions to the Aquatics Supervisor.
- Follow Club policies, attendance procedures, dress code requirements, and established operating procedures.
- Provide courteous and professional service to Club members, guests, swimmers, and families.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications and Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Previous swim coaching or competitive swimming experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of swimming techniques, training methods, and water safety.
- Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications, as required for the position.
- Current lifeguard certification if required by assigned duties and Club policy.
- Ability to communicate effectively with swimmers of different ages and abilities.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to create a positive, motivating, and inclusive team environment.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Provides direct instruction, guidance, and supervision to assigned swimmers during practices and other scheduled activities. May assist with coordinating assistant coaches or team volunteers as assigned by the Aquatics Supervisor.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, and remain active for extended periods.
- Ability to demonstrate swimming techniques and enter the pool when necessary.
- Ability to work outdoors in hot, humid, and varying weather conditions.
- Ability to lift, carry, and move swim equipment as needed.
- Ability to respond appropriately to emergencies within the scope of training and certification.
Work Schedule
The position may require afternoon practices, evenings, weekends, swim meets, and additional hours during the swimming season. The schedule will be based on the Club's aquatics programming and swim team activities.
Performance Expectations
Successful performance will be evaluated based on:
- Quality and consistency of swim instruction and coaching.
- Swimmer development, participation, and progress toward established goals.
- Adherence to pool safety rules and Club policies.
- Professional communication with swimmers, parents, and Club staff.
- Preparation and organization of practices and training activities.
- Promotion of teamwork, sportsmanship, and a positive Club experience.