We are looking for fun, friendly, and enthusiastic coaches to join our summer team: Mavericks! As a youth swim coach, you will be responsible for providing high-quality instruction, motivating and encouraging young swimmers, and creating a positive and inclusive team environment.
Flexibility and adaptability are key as you'll be working with swimmers of different ages and skill levels.
If you're a passionate swimmer and team player who enjoys helping young athletes reach their full potential, this could be the perfect summer job for you!
Please note, camp shifts are week-long sessions, so you must be able to commit to the same shift Monday-Friday.
Some flexibility may be provided for afternoon Mavericks Team coaches.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Ability to coach proper swimming technique in a safe, positive and encouraging manner to various levels and age groups
Observes swimmers during practice to teach and correct mistakes, demonstrating skills as needed
Attend local travel meets and social events for the Mavericks Team
Engage participants in a challenging, but fun and friendly environment
Responsible for set-up and clean-up of practice areas
Excellent communication skills with children and adults
Attend staff and training meetings as required
Ability to create and adapt swim sets and workouts for different ages and skill levels
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Must complete training prior to the start of summer season
Must be able to commit to at least 6 weeks of Mavericks Camp and/or Mavericks Team
Must have reliable transportation
Must be punctual, responsible, and maintain a positive attitude
Self-motivated to perform tasks with minimal oversight
Must be an effective communicator, with students and parents as appropriate
Experience working with children in creating a positive environment for their development is a plus
Competitive swim experience or coach experience preferred
CPR/First-Aid/Lifeguard Certification preferred (not required)
Must be a minimum of 16 years of age
Perks/Benefits
Starting wage is $23 per hour
Paid training