Applications due 07/26/26
Job Description:
Date posted: June 30, 2026
Location: Oakland, CA, USA
Piedmont Swim Team (“PST”) Seeks an Assistant 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:
Part-time: Work hours vary between the hours of 5:30-7:30 a.m. (1-2 days per week) 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, Head Developmental Coach, and Lead Coaches in planning, development and implementation of a comprehensive competitive program aimed at athletes ages 18 and younger
- Conduct approximately 10-20 hours per week of on-deck coaching
- Conduct administrative work as needed and on time
- Support the swimmers and coaches at swim meets as needed
- Track attendance of athletes daily when a more senior coach is not present for the same group
- Implement macro and micro plans designed by Head Coach, Head Age Group Coach, or Head Developmental Coach into daily practice design
- Attend all scheduled swim meets, meetings, and team functions as needed
- 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/or Head Developmental Coach to aid in the efficient and safe operation of Piedmont Swim Team practices
Important and essential knowledge, 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 below senior levels
- Teaching stroke mechanics
- Skills:
- Demonstrates 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 on-site protocols for practices and meets, 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
- Demonstrate mature judgment, reliability, availability, and ethical behavior
- 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
- 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: at minimum, high school or GED degree, college degree preferred
- Experience: 2+ years minimum competitive swim experience; coaching experience preferred.
- Certificates:
- Ability to meet all USA Swimming certification and coaching requirements before the start of employment and remain in good standing
- Must pass the following:
- USA Swimming background check
- LiveScan Fingerprinting background 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:
- 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 swimmers’ stroke mechanics in the pool, 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 the 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
Compensation: Piedmont Swim Team offers competitive compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications. Our range for hourly coaches is $25 to $35 per hour, negotiable based on experience level. There are also additional income opportunities available through PST’s swim lesson program.
How to Apply
To Apply: Please send your resume and a cover letter to Erin Schutz at [email protected]
To get to know our team better, please check out our website.
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