Friends Select Aquatics (FSA) Assistant Swim Coach

Philadelphia, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Friends Select Aquatics (FSA): Assistant Swim Coach
Friends Select Aquatics is a USA Swimming club that competes year-round in the Middle Atlantic LSC. FSA has approximately 110 swimmers and continues to grow each year. We are currently seeking passionate and dedicated assistant coaches to join our Age Group and Senior Programs working with swimmers ages 6-18. Ideal candidates look to grow within the world of competitive swimming. This is a part-time position typically with evening hours Monday-Friday 4:15p-7:30p weekends from 7:00a-2:00p and may require travel for meets. Specific hours may vary based on group and coach availability and schedule. Qualified candidates should be capable of working at least 2 evenings per week and/or weekends.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop quality swimmers through the established curriculum focused on fundamental stroke technique
Assess the needs of each swimmer and provide appropriate support and guidance
Collaborate and communicate regularly with other coaches
Plan prepare and conduct team practices in accordance with the curriculum
Recommend practice level placement and changes for all swimmers
Attend weekend meets as required
Be willing to acquire and maintain USA Swimming and ASCA certifications within 60 days of Hire

Desired Qualifications:

High School/College Degree (preferred)
Passion for coaching and developing swimmers at a competitive level with patience and the ability to give clear constructive instruction
Strong communication organizational and administrative skills
Expertise with current technique development and training methodologies and competitive swimming (2 years preferred)
Previous coaching experience and familiarity with Team Unify /Hy-Tek Meet/Team Manager skills (a plus)
Certifications in CPR First Aid Coaches Safety and Safe Sport (or the ability to obtain upon hire)
ASCA Level 1 certified or above (preferred)
Team oriented enthusiastic and self-motivated individual
Willingness to complete various online trainings as required by the school

More information about the Friends Select Aquatics Club can be found here:

Please submit a letter of interest and resume to Nicolas LoPresto Friends Select Aquatics Head Coach via the schools website:

to be provided upon request.

FSA will provide a welcoming environment for a diverse population reflecting the community in which Friends Select School resides and will work with swimmers of all abilities ranging from novice to advanced swimmers.

Friends Select School is a co-educational pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade college preparatory independent school located in Center City Philadelphia serving over 600 students. As a Quaker school committed to diversity equity and inclusion FSS actively seeks and warmly welcomes applicants from diverse and underrepresented populations. Friends Select School provides programs and services and equal opportunity in the administration of its educational and admissions policies financial aid programs employment and the selection of its governing board without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity creed national or ethnic origin citizenship status age disability veteran status or any other legally protected class status.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Friends Select Aquatics (FSA): Assistant Swim CoachFriends Select Aquatics is a USA Swimming club that competes year-round in the Middle Atlantic LSC. FSA has approximately 110 swimmers and continues to grow each year. We are currently seeking passionate and dedicated assistant coaches to join our A...