Applications due 01/01/84
Job Description:
Date posted: January 14, 2026
Location: 1777 Monte Vista Avenue, Claremont, CA, USA
Swim Team Coach
MISSION:
To provide safe, positive, and developmentally appropriate swim instruction for age group athletes while fostering a strong foundation in technique, work ethic, teamwork, and sportsmanship. The Age Group Swim Coach plays a critical role in developing young swimmers’ skills, confidence, and long-term love for the sport, while upholding the values, standards, and expectations set forth by the Aquatics Department and The Claremont Club.
REPORTS TO:
Head Coach and Assistant Head Coach
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Athlete Development & Coaching
- Plan and conduct engaging, age-appropriate swim practices that emphasize proper stroke mechanics, starts, turns, streamlines, and basic race skills.
- Focus on long-term athlete development, prioritizing technique, skill acquisition, consistency, and enjoyment over short-term performance results.
- Create structured practices that balance instruction, repetition, conditioning, and fun.
- Provide clear demonstrations, feedback, and corrections tailored to each swimmer’s learning style and developmental stage.
- Ensure swimmer safety at all times by maintaining appropriate supervision, awareness, and pool organization.
Athlete Experience & Motivation
- Foster a positive, encouraging, and inclusive team culture where athletes feel valued, supported, and motivated.
- Use swimmers’ names consistently, maintain eye contact, and communicate with patience, enthusiasm, and respect.
- Build confidence in young athletes by setting achievable goals and celebrating effort, improvement, and sportsmanship.
- Encourage participation in swim meets while helping athletes understand race fundamentals, rules, and expectations.
Parent Communication & Relationship Building
- Serve as a professional and approachable point of contact for parents regarding swimmer development, group expectations, and practice structure.
- Communicate clearly and respectfully with parents, escalating concerns or questions to senior coaching staff when appropriate.
- Support a sense of community and belonging within the swim team and broader club membership.
Competition & Team Support
- Attend assigned swim meets to coach athletes on deck, ensuring a positive and educational competition experience.
- Assist swimmers with meet preparation, including warm-ups, race strategy basics, and post-race feedback.
- Be available to substitute coach for other groups when possible and assist with team-wide activities or events.
Professionalism & Club Standards
- Arrive early to practices to prepare workouts, equipment, and lane organization; remain after practice to engage with swimmers and parents as needed.
- Know, follow, and enforce all club, aquatics department, and team policies and procedures.
- Maintain required certifications (CPR, First Aid, Lifeguard and/or Coaching Certifications as applicable) and participate in continuing education.
- Ensure all lifesaving and safety equipment is readily available and understood.
- Represent The Claremont Club in a professional, positive, and supportive manner at all times.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Aquatics Director, Head Coach, or Assistant Head Coach.
CUSTOMER SERVICE STANDARDS
- Greet members and guests with a positive, professional demeanor.
- Demonstrate a friendly, approachable attitude while on deck and throughout the facility.
- Be a team player by assisting fellow coaches and staff whenever possible.
- Show genuine care and concern for swimmers, families, and colleagues.
DRIVERS OF SUCCESS
- Strong teaching and communication skills
- Patience and ability to work effectively with children
- Enthusiasm for athlete development and coaching
- Professionalism, reliability, and strong work ethic
- Ability to motivate and manage groups of young swimmers
- Leadership skills and positive role modeling
ATTENDANCE & SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS
- Arrive to work on time and prepared.
- Maintain consistent availability according to the assigned schedule.
- Flexibility to work weekday afternoons/evenings and weekends, including swim meets.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to read, speak, hear, and see effectively.
- Ability to demonstrate all competitive strokes, starts, and turns.
- Maintain sufficient cardiovascular fitness to actively coach on deck for the duration of practices and competitions without becoming out of breath.
- Ability to obtain and maintain all required certifications.
How to Apply
Email your resume to Christian Watts at [email protected]
Contact Information
1777 Monte Vista Ave, Claremont, CA 91711
phone: 9096256791
