Pleasant Valley Swim Team-Coach

Tuesday, March 8, 2022

PVST Swim Coach 

Pleasant Valley Swim Team is in search of an energetic, knowledgeable swim coach to work with developmental- and age group-level swimmers. 

Practice times are typically between 4:15 and 6:45pm, Monday through Friday, and are held either at Adolfo Camarillo High School's pool or the Pleasant Valley Aquatic Center. (Both are in Camarillo.) Some Saturday morning practices and/or weekend meets may be expected later on. 

Although not required to apply or begin employment, applicants must be able to complete the following trainings/checks, as outlined in USA Swimming's coaching membership checklist

  • Foundations of Coaching 101
  • Concussion Protocol Training
  • Safety Training for Swim Coaches
  • CPR/AED certification
  • Background check
  • Athlete Protection Training
  • Maintain a membership in good standing with USA Swimming
  • USADA Coach’s Advantage Tutorial

Following a probationary period, the coach will be expected to complete this checklist, and PVST will reimburse them for applicable fees. 

Required qualifications include: 

  • Enthusiastic and knowledgeable about competitive swimming
    • This can include simply having swum for your high school and/or college or university team(s)
  • An eagerness to learn more about competitive swimming as well as coaching developmental- and age group-level swimmers
  • Ability to complete the checklist requirements mentioned above in a timely manner
  • Availability, as mentioned above

Preferred qualifications include: 

  • Prior swim coach experience
  • Prior experience working with swimmers of multiple ages and abilities
    • Teaching swim lessons, etc.

Compensation is dependent on experience. 

This position will remain open until filled. If you're interested in applying, please email pvstpresident@gmail.com