About the role
Est. 8 hours per week, plus Saturday meets
Responsibilities
- Lead practices for the 13–17 age group under the Head Coach's guidance plan
- Design and deliver conditioning sets appropriate to a competitive high school-age group
- Advance technical refinement in all strokes, plus race pacing and strategy
- Model and reinforce team leadership and sportsmanship among the team's oldest swimmers
- Support swimmers on deck at Saturday meets
Minimum qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Competitive swimming background at the high school level or above; collegiate experience preferred
- Ability to build rapport with teenage athletes while maintaining clear boundaries
- Background check required as a condition of hire; certification requirements are confirmed with the Board before the season
Season at a glance
- Season: April 1 through late July
- Practice: Monday–Thursday at the Turlock High School pool. Practices generally begin at 6 PM during the high school swim season and move earlier once the school year ends.
- Swim meets: Saturdays, mid-May through late July, typically 8 AM to 4 PM. Coaches are expected on deck for the full meet.
- Tryouts and pre-season: New swimmer evaluations may be held prior to April 1.
- Location: All practices and home meets in Turlock. Away meets require travel within the MVSL region.
Apply for Age Group Coach, 13–17
Takes about three minutes. No account needed.