Applications due 08/02/26
Job Description:
Date posted: July 10, 2026
Location: Oakland, CA, USA
Piedmont Swim Team (“PST”) Seeks Lead Group Coach
The Piedmont Swim Team is looking for an energetic team player who loves to coach youth athletes and is motivated to help advance our swimmers and program to the next level. This position reports to the Head Coach of Piedmont Swim Team, who is responsible for the daily operations of the Club.
Employment Status:
Full-time: Work hours vary between the hours of 5:30-7:30 a.m. and 3:30-7:15 p.m. on weekdays, plus 8:15 a.m. -12:15 p.m. on Saturday and 7:45-11:15 a.m. on Sunday, and generally monthly weekend swim meets on both Saturday and Sunday.
Essential Functions:
- Assist Head Coach, Head Age Group Coach and Head Developmental Coach in planning, development and implementation of a comprehensive competitive program aimed at athletes ages 18 and younger
- Conduct about 20-26 hours per week of on-deck coaching
- Conduct about 10-12 hours per week of coaching preparation, staff meetings, parent meetings, and administrative work
- Support the swimmers and coaches at swim meets
- Maintain up-to-date performance reports on age-group athletes
- Track attendance of athletes daily
- Incorporate goal setting into practice sessions
- Implement and assist in developing season plans and macro and micro plans
- Perform seasonal and yearly evaluations of swimmers
- Responds promptly to parent / guardian emails regarding their comments, concerns or observations about their swimmer
- Inform and seek guidance from the Head Coach regarding any parent concerns that have the potential of escalation
- Assist Head Coach and the entire PST coaching staff in planning the meet schedule
- Attend all scheduled swim meets, meetings, and team functions as required
- Participate in mandatory continuing education and in-service training as required
- Cover practices for other PST coaches as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach, Head Age Group Coach, and Head Developmental Coach to aid in the efficient and safe operation of Piedmont Swim Team practices
Important and essential knowledges, skills and abilities:
- Knowledge of and expertise in:
- Current technical, training and motivational philosophies in swimming
- First Aid, CPR, AED, and other lifesaving techniques
- Competitive swimming and coaching at all age groups and senior levels
- Teaching stroke mechanics
- Dryland training and nutrition as it relates to swimming performance
- Developing athletes, staff, and volunteers
- Working with culturally diverse communities
- Skills:
- Demonstrates exceptional skill in the application of positive, consistent, and effective motivational strategies when working with swimmers, parents, and other coaching staff in relation to all aspects of the program
- Demonstrates strong organizational skills and experience in management and/or oversight of swim team and Swim School operations, including scheduling, billing, meet entries, registrations, on-site protocols, operational procedures, and safety policies
- Demonstrates extensive knowledge of and ability to administer or use first aid, CPR, AED, and other lifesaving techniques
- Ability to:
- Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, including the ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, and successfully interact with athletes of all ages/abilities, families, staff, administrators and the PST Board
- Demonstrate mature judgment, reliability, availability, and ethical behavior including punctuality, confidentiality, positive and constructive feedback, and ability to function in a multi-task environment
- Work effectively with staff and swimmers at all levels, displaying a positive attitude, demonstrating presence and self-confidence, and exhibiting motivation and drive
- Embrace a sound developmental philosophy that is in line with the growth mindset and values of the Piedmont Swim Team
- Demonstrate enthusiasm for continuing coaching education
- Complete tasks on time as required
- Maintain clear professional boundaries with swimmers and families and adhere to the American Swimming Coaches Association Code of Ethics, the USA Swimming Code of Conduct, and all SafeSport, USA Swimming, and team policies regarding athlete safety and protection
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: HS or GED degree, bachelor’s degree preferred
- Experience: 4+ Years of experience coaching for a USA-Swimming team as a USA-Swimming certified coach, or coaching for a Collegiate Swim and Dive program or YMCA swim team
- Certificates:
- Coaching membership that is in good standing with USA Swimming
- Has met all USA Swimming certification and coaching requirements (Safety Training for Swim Coaches, Athlete Protection, Concussion, Mandatory Reporting: Understanding Your Responsibility etc.)
- Completed USA-Swimming’s ‘Welcome to USA Swimming’ course, completed or working towards completing USA-Swimming’s ADM Age Group Certification.
- Must possess the following certifications from the Red Cross or other equivalent agency: lifeguard training, CPR, AED, and first aid
- Must pass the following:
- USA Swimming background check
- LiveScan Fingerprinting check
- Employment reference checks
- Education verification
- State motor vehicle report
- Social media and internet checks
- Must have legal rights to work in the United States.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be flexible, adaptable, and readily able to adjust to changes in the work environment
- Have the ability to move and adjust lane lines
- Have the ability to stand for extended periods of time
- Be able to see and read a computer screen and printed material
- Be able to hear and understand speech at normal levels, outdoors and on the telephone
- Be able to speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly
- Possess physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and 50 pounds to waist height
- Have the ability to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead
How to Apply
To Apply: Please send your resume and a cover letter to Erin Schutz at [email protected]
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