Exciting Opportunities: Apply for Swim Coach and Instructor Jobs in the USA

Are you ready to make waves in the swimming community? Dive into these exciting opportunities to coach, lead, and inspire swimmers nationwide. Whether you’re working with competitive teams or managing swim programs, these roles provide a chance to shape the future of athletes while advancing your own career in the field of swimming.

Assistant Swim Team Coach At Bay Club Panthers

The Assistant Swim Coach for the Bay Club Panthers plays a vital role in nurturing swimming talent under the guidance of the Aquatics Director and Head Swim Team Coach. This position involves managing and coaching the Panthers USA year-round swim team, providing specialized coaching to advanced athletes, and ensuring an engaging, goal-oriented training environment. The Assistant Coach is also tasked with fostering client satisfaction and achieving personal revenue targets through exceptional customer service.

To succeed in this role, an individual must effectively fulfill each primary job duty. The following requirements detail the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for this role. Reasonable accommodations can be provided to support individuals with disabilities in performing essential tasks.

Basic Responsibilities

1. Conduct coaching sessions for the USA swim team and manage stroke school programs.
2. Be present on deck during all team practices, delivering consistent feedback to swimmers.
3. Create effective, dynamic workout sessions tailored to individual athlete needs.
4. Guide new swimmers into appropriate programs while offering feedback to parents.
5. Maintain detailed progress records and adhere to swim school progression guidelines.
6. Organize and run swim meets, ensuring accurate and timely entries.
7. Collaborate with staff on events, meetings, and promotions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Current certifications in Lifeguard/CPR/AED/First Aid.
• USA Swim Coach certification with competitive swimming or coaching experience.
• Preferred qualifications: ASCA Level III certification,
• Experience teaching swim lessons to people of all ages is required.
• Experience of competitive swimming, either as an athlete or a coach.
• At least two years of experience in supervising, training, and evaluating staff.

Technical Knowledge

• Pool Maintenance: Knowledge of pool operations and maintenance; Certified Pool Operator certification is a plus.
• Computer Proficiency: Competent in maintaining computer records and utilizing software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Familiarity with other required software applications.

Skills

• Sales and Marketing: Knowledge of strategies and techniques for promoting and selling services, including effective marketing approaches.
• Problem-Solving and Reasoning: Strong deductive reasoning skills, with the ability to anticipate and address potential issues. Uses logical analysis to evaluate alternative solutions, weighing costs and benefits to determine the best course of action.
• Communication: Excellent oral comprehension and expression skills, ensuring clear communication and understanding of ideas and information.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

For this position, the following physical demands are necessary:

Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities to support essential task performance.

This job is usually outdoors and may involve extreme heat. You must be on time for all scheduled shifts, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

The environment changes often, so being adaptable is important. You’ll interact with the public daily and may need to handle difficult situations or upset people.

You’ll need to talk and hear clearly. Ability to regularly lift up to 10 pounds and up to 50 pounds in emergencies.

Good vision is required, including the ability to see clearly up close, at a distance, and in different lighting. Travel to swim meets or clubs is also required.

How to Apply

Send your CV and cover letter to Laszlo Perlaky, VP of Aquatics, at Laszlo.Perlaky@bayclubs.com.

Team Manager – Alto Swim Club

Alto Swim Club is seeking a full-time Team Manager/Administrator to handle all team and business management tasks.

Alto Swim Club, the world-class USA swimming team in the Palo Alto and Stanford area, aims to be the nation’s leading training and high-performance swim team. We offer a swim program for athletes of all levels, from beginners to Olympians.

Qualifications:

• Strong leadership, time management, and organizational skills
• Proven experience as an office assistant, administrator, or similar role
• Excellent communication skills—both in person and remotely
• Knowledge of basic office procedures and principles
• A motivated, enthusiastic team player

Responsibilities include:

• Meet with the coaching staff four times a week, totaling 25–30 hours in the office. Additional hours may also be completed remotely if preferred.
• Handle team billing and bookkeeping
• Oversee new employee onboarding, approve time cards, and process payroll
• Assist with onboarding new swimmers and their families
• Coordinate with parent volunteers
• Organize team travel
• Plan and organize team-hosted competitions (about 10 weekends per year)
• Assist with advertising, fundraising, community outreach, and social media

Compensation:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Benefits include 401(k), health insurance, and paid time off

How to apply

Send your CV to Head Coach Joey Sementelli at joeysementelli@gmail.com.

Head Age Group Coach – Ladera Oaks Swim Team

A Head Age Group Coach is needed for year-round coaching and as the Head PSA Summer Swim Team Coach for the Ladera Oaks Swim Team. This role involves leading daily practices, creating seasonal plans to meet developmental goals, managing swim meets, and maintaining regular communication with swimmers and parents.

Job Responsibilities

Head Age Group Coach Responsibilities (Year-Round):

• Lead three age group practices daily
• Develop seasonal plans with monthly goals focused on long-term development
• Help plan team events, social activities, and group promotions
• Coach 1-2 USA Swim Meets per month, typically on weekends.
• Communicate with parents both on deck and via email
• Manage the Pre-Team program (20 swimmers)
• Collaborate with staff to promote safety
• Assist with club events (about 5 times per year)

Head PSA Coach Responsibilities (Summer):

• Lead daily practices
• Help manage Junior Coach staff
• Run 2-3 PSA home dual meets
• Send weekly emails to the team
• Prepare meet lineups and organize parent volunteer sign-ups
• Attend PSA board meetings bi-monthly
• Serve as Meet Director for the PSA Championship meet

Required Qualifications

• Current USA Swimming coach certifications
• Experience coaching swimming at the club or collegiate level
• Strong communication, organizational, and administrative skills
• Passion for developing swimmers of all ages

Practice Location

Ladera Oaks Swim Team practices at Ladera Oaks Swim, Tennis, and Fitness Club in Portola Valley. Practices are held in two beautiful outdoor pools: a five-lane 25- yard pool and an eight-lane 28 yard pool.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary of $70,000 — $75,000 plus benefits
• Opportunity to teach private swim lessons for extra pay.

Work Schedule

• Full-time position
• 15–20 hours of on-deck coaching per week, along with 10–15 hours of off- deck administrative duties.
• Practices are Monday through Friday from 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM

To Apply

Send your resume to Kayla@laderaoaks.com.

Why These Roles Matter

Each of these positions offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the swimming community. From coaching competitive teams to managing administrative operations, you’ll have the chance to work in dynamic environments that prioritize athlete development, safety, and success.

Start your journey in the competitive aquatics industry today by applying for one of these exciting roles. Your expertise can shape the future of athletes while advancing your professional career in swimming.