Job Description:
Date posted: April 2, 2025
Location: Woodland, CA, USA
We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable swim coach to do the following Direct and lead our developmental middle school and youth training groups. . The swimmers in this group are looking to build the fundamentals in all four strokes and aiming to achieve B times and compete successfully at the LSC level. Be a consistent deck coach for our AM Masters group. This Masters group is a positive, hard working group that looks forward to working with a new lead coach.
Candidates should be prepared to demonstrate technique-driven processes in their practice writing and season plan as well speak about their experience in developing athletes, administrative work off-deck, and effectively communicating with athletes, parents, and staff.
We are striving to have a grass-roots local swim team focusing on community and team.
Duties and skills of the Lead Swim Coach include but are not limited to:
- Abide by the American Swimming Coaches Association Code of Ethics, the USA Swimming Code of Conduct, and WST policies and procedures.
- Plan, prepare, and conduct team practices in accordance with our curriculum, practice schedules, and be supportive of the overall philosophy and direction of Woodland Swimming.
- Grow, coach, oversee, and manage our WST program by writing and executing workouts, attending meets, entering swimmers into meets via software, running clinics, and social functions. Teach proper swim techniques and stroke mechanics.
- Is willing and motivated to work/be involved on multiple fronts within the organization- leading or assisting with fundraisers, special events and team-builders, clinics, camps, evaluation process, attend home and away meets, and participate in coaches’ education opportunities.
- Assist other coaches/instructors as needed within WST and communicate regularly with counterpart group coaches. Recommend group practice assignments for each swimmer. Substitute for other coaches as needed. Prepare and submit swimmers’ meet entries and attend assigned swim meets.
- Interact effectively with the city and the high school teams that share the facility.
- Keep records and reports as directed by the Directors.. Maintaining a safe pool environment during practices (water quality checks/pool area clean up/etc)
- Exhibit daily a passion for helping swimmers maximize their potential
- Candidates must have or be prepared to be a USA carded coach and are a certified Red Cross Lifeguard.
Hours: 20-30 hours a week
How to Apply
Send a resume and include 3 professional references to Pete Motekaits [email protected].
Start date June 1st 2025 or sooner
Contact Information
phone: 530 220-8312
