Assistant Swim Coach

Job Description

Summary: To align with the policy and procedures set forth by the Mission Viejo Nadadores and to assist the Division Director in developing 12 & under athletes to make an uncompromised commitment to the pursuit of excellence, through the process of striving to be the best that they can be, to acquire life enhancing attributes such as integrity, discipline, teamwork and sportsmanship. 


Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Embrace and advocate the Mission Viejo Nadadores Culture 

  • Passion for coaching and working with age group athletes 

  • Comprehension of stroke development and technique fundamentals 

  • Basic understanding of dryland training for developmental athletes 

  • Plan, prepare, and conduct group practices in accordance with our curriculum for the Nadadores.  

  • Keep records and reports as directed by the Division Director

  • Assist with set up & tear down of all MVN hosted age group/senior level meets 

  • Assist with MVN Staff in facilitating Events (MVN hosted or community events) 

  • Commit to continued coaching education  

  • On Job Time Requirements:  

    • Attend all assigned staff meetings 

    • Attend the assigned meets for the practice group 

    • Entries for the assigned practice group are complete and correct 

    • Arrival at practice and meets at minimum 15 min prior to arrival of athletes 

    • Will require afternoon, evening and weekend hours  

  • Communication:  

    • Communicate all actions regularly between Primary Coach, Director and Head Age Group Coach

    • Excellent email communication to parents with timely response (within 24 hrs) 

    • Continually assess goals with athletes and communicate to parents in a patient and respectable manner  

  • Professionalism:  

    • Model proper dress, language, demeanor and sportsmanship for the athletes

    • Create an educational, safe and inviting experience for all participants  

    • Performs other related duties as assigned by management.


Education/Experience: Bachelor’s Degree preferred


Certificates and Licenses: Certificates required:  CPR/AED, Safety Training for Swim Coaches, APT, Background check and in good standing with USA Swimming and ASCA Level 2. Abides by applicable USA Swimming Codes of Conduct and Safe Sport Requirements 

Computer skills required: Microsoft Office Suite, Team Unify and/or Team Manager