Job Postings

YEAR-ROUND AGE GROUP COACH with Palo Alto Stanford Aquatics (Menlo Park, CA)

The Menlo Park site of PASA is seeking a highly qualifies individual for the year-round position of age group coach to Lead our Age Group 1 group – young competitive swimmers ages 10-13. Coaching hours are typically from 5:00-8:00pm – Monday-Friday (with some weekend swim meets and two travel meets each year). 

About Palo Alto Stanford Aquatics:

The Menlo Park site of PASA currently practicing out of the Burgess Park Pool and Menlo-Atherton High School, both located in Menlo Park. PASA is a year-round competitive program comprised of 6 individual sites. The Menlo Park site, entering its 4th season, is the newest site. 

PASA and the Menlo Park site are committed to supporting a broad range of swimmers, from beginner to Senior. Our qualified coaching professionals focus on training the whole athlete, including nutritional education, mental and emotional health, dry-land exercises (including injury prevention circuits and strength & conditioning routines), training and racing strategies and a strong emphasis on technical proficiency in the water.

To read more on PASA-MP, visit our website - https://www.gomotionapp.com/team/zzmss/page/home

Job Responsibilities:

The Lead Age Group 1 Coach must be dedicated to sustaining and strengthening our high performance and comprehensive swim program by aligning with the established goals set forth by the coaching staff of the Menlo Park site and the PASA organization. Under the direction of the Head Coach, the ideal candidate will help maintain a supportive, inclusive and safe learning environment for swimmers of multiple ages and experience levels. The assistant coach must also possess excellent interpersonal skills that will enable them to communicate effectively with a diverse group of individuals including the swimmers, their families, coaching staff, and pool facility management. 

The position includes the opportunity to work in these additional roles: Dry-land Coach; Film feedback manager; PASA Lesson program.

Desired Qualifications:

• Current USA Swimming coach certifications (or in the process of completing certification).
• Assist the Head Coach with teaching swimmers proper stroke development, and technique fundamentals 
• Lead group of swimmers during practice 
• Have a passion for coaching and working with youth athletes of varying levels
• Assist with team activities such as: fundraisers, social events, hosted swim meets.
• Substitute for other coaches as needed 
• Ensure the safety of all swimmers by enforcing proper conduct during practices and swim meets
• Prior experience working with youth swimmers (e.g. Assistant coach, Swim instructor, or other related experience) 
• Sound technical understanding of swimming - believes in a process for swimmer development, committed to curriculum development.
• High level of integrity paired with a favorable reputation in the swimming community.
• Maintain professional conduct at all times.
• Demonstrated self-awareness – recognizing emotions, strengths, challenges, drive, values, and goals; with an empathetic and highly relational skill set. 
• Self-motivated and holds self and others to high standards, fosters a culture of accountability that rewards success and mentors for improvement. 
• Highly collaborative and committed to a team atmosphere rather than individual achievement. 
• Innovative and brings new ideas to transform and grow the site.
• Strong oral communication skill.  

Compensation:

Competitive wages based on experience.

Work Schedule: 

Part-time position. Schedule will vary based upon season and needs. The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

To Apply:

Please send a resume and references to co-founder & head coach Bruce Smith – brucesmithswim@gmail.com

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, with a target start date of August 23, 2024

To find out more about the Menlo Park site of PASA, visit our website                     Posted 7/10/24

 

FULL-TIME HEAD SWIM TEAM COACH with The Olympic Club

Position Summary:

The Head Swim Team Coach position will play a crucial role in supporting the overall success and development of our swimmers (ages 8 - 18yrs). This position involves management of all Swim Team coaches to design and implement effective training programs, providing individualized feedback, fostering a positive team culture, and ensuring the safety and well-being of our athletes during practices and competitions. The successful candidate will contribute to the growth and skill development of each swimmer, promote a love for the sport, and actively participate in creating a supportive and encouraging team environment. This full-time salaried role requires a passion for competitive swimming, previous coaching experience, relevant certifications, and a commitment to the holistic development of athletes. If you are an energetic and dedicated individual with a love for coaching and developing swimmers, we encourage you to apply and be part of our team. 

For the Swim Team: Workouts are Monday - Friday at 4:00 pm and go until 5:30 – 6:30 pm (end times vary with training group). We have morning workouts for the Senior Group twice per week. Saturday workouts are 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.

Essential Functions of the Job (including, but not limited to the following):

• Coach Swim Team workouts as appropriate. Attending and coaching competitions.
• Supervise and oversee Jr Swim Team staff and operations including scheduling, administrative duties, billing, training/mentorship, staff recruitment/hiring, and other administrative duties assigned.
• Oversee all aspects of the junior swim programs with a focus on developing all levels of athletes. Organize and direct seasonal clinics and summer camps.
• Maintain up-to-date member communication boards, website/Olympian Magazine information, Aquatics displays.
• Oversee purchase and maintenance of aquatics equipment for the Swim Team.
• Assist the aquatics department in the planning, organizing, and running the annual Trans Tahoe Relay, 1500 Meter Meet, OC Distance Challenge Meet, Intersquad Meets, and other aquatics events.
• Additional duties as assigned and/or requested of you by the Aquatics Director and/or Club Management.

Estimated Weekly Job Responsibilities:

• Coach an average of 25 hours per week of swim practices
• Travel 1 - 2 weekends per month to outside competitions.
• Manage and lead assistant coaches
• Plan weekly practices focusing on the execution of the season training plans of the jr swimming programs
• Administration of work delegation, strategic planning, monitoring of upcoming events, accounting for income and expenditures, website and communication updates
• Weekly departmental and staff meetings

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Coach beginner to advanced level swimmers
• Teach proper stroke technique
• Motivate swimmers in a fun and energetic manner
• Instill a love for the sport  

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of Head Coaching experience
• CPR/AED, First Aid, and Lifeguard certification
• USA Swimming Coach member
• Intermediate Microsoft Office
• Hy-Tek Meet Manager a plus

Education Requirements:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

• $85,000.00 To 90,000.00 Annually

For full details on the job and to apply for the job please click here.                    Posted 7/8/24

 

LEAD COACH with Ukiah Dolphin Swim & Water Polo Team

Ukiah Dolphins (UD) is seeking an enthusiastic head coach to unify and lead our swim team. Ukiah Dolphins was established in 1955 and is a community, non-profit swim team that develops swimmers at all levels up to 18 years of age.

Job Responsibilities:

Coaching age group athletes in the afternoons/evenings during the school year and both mornings and afternoon/evenings in the summer (exact hours to be determined by coach). Practices are held at Ukiah High School swimming pool. Hours can fluctuate depending on High School athletics and community events. The coach is responsible for planning daily workouts that align with the ability of each group and attending periodic swim meets. This individual needs to plan and prepare workouts, respond to emails from parents/athletes/staff and send out weekly communication to membership, attend regular board meetings, understand how to navigate through our Team Unify website and be able to use google docs and spreadsheets. Other minor duties may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate should:

• Enjoy working with children- helping with their personal & athletic development.
• Coach with positivity, encouragement, and enthusiasm.
• Love the sport of swimming.
• 3 years USA Coaching and/or competitive swimming experience at the club level.
• Vision oriented, collaborative, hardworking, and highly motivated.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
• Current USA swimming certified coach (Coaches need to have current Safety Training for Swim Coaches, CPR/AED/First Aid certifications), including background check and have either had current Athlete Protection Training and Concussion Training or be in the process of finishing those courses.

Desired Traits/Skills:

• Applicants need to enjoy working with children, seeing them grow and overcome challenges, and help them achieve their goals. 
• Understand the importance of parental involvement in their child’s development and work to help build a parent’s understanding of our team and the sport of swimming.

Compensation:

• UD offers competitive compensation based on qualifications. Pay will be commensurate with experience. Expectation of starting at 10-15 hours of on-deck coaching per week, not including attending meets. Plus 2-5 hours of off-deck duties per week.
• Up to 10 PTO days, 5 paid holidays.

 

CA labor laws and overtime rules are followed.                          

 

If interested, please send your resume and an email about yourself to UDswimteam@gmail.com or call (707) 695-5975.            Posted 6/3/24

 

MULTIPLE COACH POSITIONS with Pacifica Sea Lions

Pacifica Sea Lions (PSL) is seeking qualified, enthusiastic people to work with one or more of our many practice groups:

• AGE GROUP COACH - Lead or assist with PSL's young group athletes (14 & Under) whose practices are geared toward long-term development, competition preparedness, team building and fun!
   
• DEVELOPMENTAL COACH - Lead or assist with PSL's newest athletes whose practices are geared toward fundamental skill development, age group practice preparedness and fun!
   
• DRYLAND COACH - Assist with or lead the development and growth of PSL’s dryland program. Emphases include, but are not limited to: body awareness, health & flexibility, core strength, strength development, speed & dexterity, explosiveness, mental training, dryland for all age groups. 
   
• FILM AND ADMIN STAFF - PSL seeks assistance with developing its use of video feedback for athletes and administrative tasks such as member and website management.

Individual staff members may be assigned multiple roles depending on qualification, need and availability. 

QUALIFICATIONS - All PSL staff must be fully USA Swimming certified. PSL staff benefit from a team-first mindset, strong in-person and written communication skills and a strong work ethic.  

PRACTICE LOCATION - PSL practices are held at an indoor, 10-lane facility in Pacifica, CA near Hwy 1, I-280, Skyline Blvd and is easily accessible from San Francisco, Daly City, Colma, South San Francisco, Half Moon Bay, and the rest of the North end of the peninsula. 

TIME - Practice times are 4:00-7:00pm from May-January and 4:30-7:30pm February-April. Some practice groups hold practices on weekends and weekday mornings. Coaches are expected to be available for weekend swim meets 1 or more sessions per meet. New staff members may be eligible for shifts as much as 6 days per week 2-3.5 hours per day or as little as twice per week 1.5 hours per day.

For more information or to submit your resume and optional cover letter, please email Head Coach Gaku Ito at gaku@pacificasealions.org

PSL is a 501(3)(c) non-profit organization led by its volunteer board of directors and professional coaches. In its pursuit of overall growth, PSL is committed to providing competitive hourly wages and advancement opportunities.                  Posted 4/17/24

 

FULL-TIME AGE GROUP COACH with Alto Swim Club

Alto Swim Club is seeking a full-time Age Group Coach. 

Alto Swim Club is the premier USA swimming team in the Palo Alto and Stanford area; our mission is to be the best developmental and high performance swim team in the United States. We offer a comprehensive swim program for all athletes, from the beginner swimmer to the Olympian.

We are looking for a full-time coach to join our close-knit coaching team and community. The Coach will lead two of our 12 & Under groups, and assist with multiple other groups in our Age Group program. The coach will be involved in all aspects of team development and management. A typical week will include approximately 25 hours of on-deck coaching and 15 hours of administrative duties.

Qualifications: 

• Coaching and / or competitive swimming experience at the club or collegiate level.
• Current USA Swimming coach certifications.
• Loves coaching. Passion for developing swimmers of all ages.
• Strong communication, organizational, and administrative skills.
• Expertise with current technique development and training.
• Enthusiastic, hard working, and highly motivated team player.

Compensation: 

Alto Swim Club offers competitive compensation based on qualifications. 

How to apply: 

Please send your resume to Head Coach Joey Sementelli at joeysementelli@gmail.com

To get to know our team better, please check out www.altoswimclub.com                 Posted 4/16/24

 

FULL-TIME COACH with Alto Swim Club

Alto Swim Club is seeking a full-time Coach. 

Alto Swim Club is the premier USA swimming team in the Palo Alto and Stanford area; our mission is to be the best developmental and high performance swim team in the United States. We offer a comprehensive swim program for all athletes, from the beginner swimmer to the Olympian.

We are looking for a full-time coach to join our close-knit coaching team and community. The Coach will lead our Senior Prep Group (middle school swimmers, ages 12-14) and assist with multiple other groups in our Age Group program. The coach will be involved in all aspects of team development and management. A typical week will include approximately 25 hours of on-deck coaching and 15 hours of administrative duties.

Qualifications: 

• Coaching and / or competitive swimming experience at the club or collegiate level. 
• Current USA Swimming coach certifications. 
• Loves coaching. Passion for developing swimmers of all ages. 
• Strong communication, organizational, and administrative skills. 
• Expertise with current technique development and training.  
• Enthusiastic, hard working, and highly motivated team player.  

Compensation: 

Alto Swim Club offers competitive compensation based on qualifications. 

How to apply: 

Please send your resume to Head Coach Joey Sementelli at joeysementelli@gmail.com

To get to know our team better, please check out www.altoswimclub.com                 Posted 3/6/24

 

AQUATIC DIRECTOR AND HEAD COACH with The Club @ Livermore

The Club @ Livermore is seeking an Aquatics Director to lead the Aquatic Department. The applicant should be energetic and passionate about swimming. This position is responsible for managing a year around swim program for all ages and planning and directing the summer swim team program.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and coach year-round swim program for all ages at the Club.
• Oversee the summer swim team program and lead as head coach.
• Plan, conduct and execute home and away swim meets as head coach.
• Recruit members to participate in the program and design programs that help individuals develop aquatics skills.
• Oversee a swim lesson program and offer lessons as appropriate.
• Manage team website and Aquatics page of the Club website.
• Manage departmental operating budget.
• Maintain up-to-date and proper records, schedules, and rosters.
• Maintain effective communication with members, families and staff.
• Maintain the highest levels of safety at all times, proactive in injury and incident prevention and provide timely response to emergencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Management and administrative experience.
• Experience coaching large groups of youth ages up to 18 years of age.
• Experience setting up and running swim meets.
• Current CPR/First Aid/ AED Certifications required.
• All certifications and tests completed for USA Swimming.
• USA Swimming background check.
• All certifications from Red Cross : CPR, First Aid, AED.
• Lifeguarding or Water Safety for Swim Coaches preferred.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Friendly & creative person with high level of self-initiative.

Working Conditions and Requirements

• The hours of this position vary and will change based on seasons.
• This job requires you to be able to physically perform class format and swim.
• Working at a standing desk for extended periods of time
• May lift up to and including 25 lbs.

Benefits and Compensation

• Compensation is based on experience.

 

To apply, please contact:

Kat Riba
Recreation Director
The Club @ Livermore
925-443-7700 Ext. 114
activities@clublivermore.com                      Posted 1/26/24

 

MULTIPLE PART-TIME COACHES with Alto Swim Club

Alto Swim Club is seeking multiple part-time coaches.

Alto Swim Club is the premier USA swimming team in the Palo Alto and Stanford area; our mission is to be the best developmental and high performance swim team in the United States. We offer a comprehensive swim program for all athletes, from the beginner swimmer to the Olympian.

We are looking for coaches to join our close-knit coaching family and community. Our facilities are in Palo Alto and Stanford, CA. Practices are typically held on weekday evenings and on Saturday mornings. There are multiple positions available and total coaching hours will depend on the candidates availability. 

Qualifications: 

• Swimming and/or coaching experience at the recreational, high school, club or collegiate level. 
• Passion for working with and developing swimmers of all ages.
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Expertise with current technique development and training.  
• Hard working, trustworthy, and highly motivated team player.  

Compensation: 

Alto Swim Club offers competitive compensation based on qualifications. 

How to apply: 

Please send your resume to Head Coach Joey Sementelli at joeysementelli@gmail.com

To get to know our team better, please check out www.altoswimclub.com                 Posted 1/14/24