Job Opportunities

Under the supervision and guidance of the Head Coach and Assistant Coaches, the Support Coach will:
• Assist in planning and implementing practices under the direction of the Head Coach. Practices will be held in the morning, Monday-Friday, from 7:30-11:30 a.m. and Tuesday-Thursday from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
• Assist in the training of swimmers from all age groups including the developmental swimmers (our beginning swimmers)..
• Attending all A Meets (Saturday morning), B Meets (Monday nights), Relay Carnival, IM Carnival and Divisionals. While at the meets, the coaches will be responsible for supervising the swimmers
• The support coaches will also help oversee practice assistants during practices and at meets.
• Participate in team building through planning of and participation in a variety of fun activities including pep rallies and team activities.
• Help prepare pool and deck before the start of each practice and before and after each meet.
• Be on deck before swimmers enter the water and ensure that swimmers are not left unsupervised in the water during practices or meets. Monitor swimmers in the pool and be positioned on deck or in the water to maximize safety.
• Teach swimmers in practice sessions stroke development, proper and legal race starts and finishes, pool safety and development of swimmers’ listening and learning skills
• Attend all Otter B team swim meets from before warm-ups through the completion of the meet.
• The successful candidate will have strong leadership skills and the ability to work with adults (parents, head coach, assistant coaches, team reps & officials) and with children of all ages.
• Support Coaches must have an interest in fostering team spirit and fun. All coaches must come dressed to swim, and should plan to spend time in the water demonstrating appropriate technique.
 
Required certifications:
• Minimum Age: 15 years old.
• Life Guard Certification.
• Knowledge of stroke mechanics, NVSL Rules and USA swimming rules a plus.

**Practice Assistants must be current Oakton Otters Swim Team Members**

Under the supervision and guidance of the Head Coach, Assistant Coaches, and Support Coaches the Practice Assistant will:
• Help run swim practices for 8 & under swimmers and the Otter Pups. Practices will be appropriate for swimmers’ ages and skill levels.
• Help organize the 8 & under group to more closely match abilities and coaching needs, and best utilize the pool lanes / space available.
• Help prepare pool and deck before the start of each practice and before and after meets when requested.
• Be on deck before swimmers enter water and ensure that swimmers are not left unsupervised in the water during practices or meets.
• Teach swimmers in practice sessions stroke development, proper and legal race starts and finishes, pool safety and development of swimmers’ listening and learning skills.
• Attend all Otter B team swim meets from before warm-ups through the completion of the meet helping to organize and run swimmer warm-ups and aiding coaches in swimmer organization during the meets.
• Support / encourage all 8 & under swimmers prior to individual races.
• Work with the Head Coach on participation in the Swimmer of the Week program for the 8 & under and Otter Pup age group.
• Work with other age groups as requested by the Head and Assistant Coaches.
• Know and understand emergency procedures for reporting all swimmer injuries in to the Head Coach.
• Assist the Head and Assistant Coaches with any other requested swim team related duties.
• No previous coaching experience required. Enthusiasm for swimming, team building and working with children needed.
• Knowledge of stroke mechanics a plus.
 
Requirements:
• Minimum age: rising high school sophomore.
• If you are 15 you must obtain a Work Permit from your school and obtain Life Guard Certification.