About the role
Est. 8 hours per week, plus Saturday meets
Responsibilities
- Lead practices for the 7–8 age group under the Head Coach's guidance plan
- Teach fundamental stroke mechanics, starts, turns and legal finishes
- Keep young swimmers safe, engaged and moving on a busy deck
- Prepare swimmers for their first meets and support them at the blocks on Saturdays
- Communicate progress to parents in a positive, age-appropriate way
Minimum qualifications
- Must be at least 16 years of age
- Competitive swimming background at the high school level or above, or equivalent instructional experience
- Patience and genuine enthusiasm for working with young children
- 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, 7–8
Takes about three minutes. No account needed.