Swim Coach

Canadian Badlands Aquatic Club Assistant Coach

The Canadian Badlands Aquatic Club (CBAC) is a competitive swim team for youth ages 7-17 in Drumheller, Alberta. We are seeking a passionate, and friendly individual to join our team as an Assistant Coach for our September to April swim season.

Duties

• ‍‍Development of training workouts for swimmers
• Directing, educating and advising swimmers while delivering the workout
• Attending all swim practices, and ensure swimmer health and safety
• Support the set-up and teardown of the pool and equipment for a workout
• Develop a seasonal training plan as directed by the Head Coach
• Perform goalsetting with swimmers as directed by the Head Coach
• Travel and attend swim meets if required
• Advise swimmer placement in swim team levels through the Head Coach
• Work with all coaches and board members to ensure the success of the swim team

Experience and Skills

• ‍‍Knowledge of swimming techniques and safety protocols - competitive swimming knowledge is an asset
• Communication and Interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Experience working with children ages 7+
• Swim Coaching or Swim Instructing experience are an asset
• Community Coaching or Swimming 101 Certifications are an asset

This commitment is 4 hours of active coaching per week, as well as 1-2 hours per week of planning workouts at a rate of $20 per hour.

Selected candidates can expect to shadow and be mentored by our coaches to gain knowledge and experience as an assistant coach.

Eventually, they will run a swim team level on their own, with direction from the Head Coach.