About the role
Est. 8 hours per week, plus Saturday meets
Responsibilities
- Lead practices for the 9–12 age group under the Head Coach's guidance plan
- Refine all four competitive strokes, plus starts, turns and relay exchanges
- Build endurance and set appropriate training intervals for a wide ability range
- Work individually with swimmers on stroke correction and race strategy
- Support swimmers on deck at Saturday meets
Minimum qualifications
- Must be at least 16 years of age
- Competitive swimming background at the high school level or above, or equivalent coaching experience
- Working knowledge of all four competitive strokes and associated rules
- 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, 9–12
Takes about three minutes. No account needed.