Assistant Swim Coach

Description

 Join the Mid-Maine Dolphins as a Assistant Swim Coach and make a lasting impact on the development of young athletes! Working under the direction of the Head Swim Coach, you will create a positive, supportive, and challenging environment where swimmers can build confidence, improve their skills, and achieve their goals. This role combines hands-on coaching, mentorship, team administration, and meet support, making it an excellent opportunity for a motivated leader who is passionate about competitive swimming and youth development. Come make a splash on the swim team!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Lead Mid-Maine Dolphins swim practices under the direction of the Head Coach.
• Provide constructive feedback to swimmers with age/ability-appropriate language.
• Serve as role model and mentor for youth swimmers.
• Assist with swim team administrative tasks including but not limited to meet entries, team schedules, and communication.
• Attend home and away swim meets. Assist with set up and administration of home meets.
• Maintain required coaching certifications.

WORK SCEHDULE: Part time at 20 hours per week. Daytime, evening, and weekend work hours. Availability to work on weekends, as needed for swim meets and team events.

Requirements

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to lead coworkers by example, demonstrating respect and accountability. 
• Demonstrate internal and external customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to teach and lead through demonstration, teaching to all different styles of learning to promote and maintain an inclusive work environment.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.

KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Certified in Lifesaving, CPR/AED, and First Aid, or ability to acquire, required.  
• YMCA or USA Swim Coach Certification, or ability to acquire, required.
• Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification preferred. 
• High school diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE:

• At least 1 year experience teaching aquatic courses and/or swim lessons is required.
• Former participation in competitive swim team required. 
• Experience coaching swim team practices preferred.