About the role
Est. 8 hours per week, plus Saturday meets
Responsibilities
- Set the overall training plan and stroke development progression for the team, ages 7 and up
- Supervise, schedule and mentor the age group coaching staff
- Run practices, organize lane assignments, and manage deck safety
- Seed and enter swimmers for MVSL meets in coordination with the Board
- Conduct new swimmer tryouts and evaluations
- Serve as the team's coaching representative at MVSL meetings and meets
- Communicate with parents professionally and route administrative matters to the appropriate Board member
- Uphold the Sea Dogs mission: sportsmanship, responsibility, self-confidence and team unity
Minimum qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- 5+ years of competitive swimming experience, or equivalent coaching experience
- Prior experience coaching or instructing youth in an aquatic setting
- Demonstrated ability to lead a staff and manage a large group of children on a pool deck
- 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 Head Coach
Takes about three minutes. No account needed.