MPMR-Assistant Coach

Monday, April 6, 2026

Monterey Park Manta Rays (MPMR) swim club is seeking a qualified Assistant Coach who has a passion for swimming and enjoys working with youths. MPMR is an all-year-round USA Swimming club operated in the suburbs of Los Angeles. We are a non-profit, parent board-governed, and coach-directed youth swim team. The team currently has over 140 swimmers and continues to grow.


This position will be working primarily with youth swimmers ages 8-14. We are seeking an ideal candidate who is outgoing and energetic with creative teaching skills, enthusiastic about coming to practice, and has a flexible personality. The candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with swimmers, parents, Board, and work well in group and team settings.


Under the supervision of the Head coach, this individual will be an integral member of a coaching staff that works closely together to uphold our team’s mission and vision and to provide an environment where athletes can have fun and learn safety standards, while making an uncompromising commitment to the pursuit of excellence in swimming.


Minimum Qualifications:

  • Current USA Swimming coach in good standing

  • Competitive swimming background required

  • Competitive swimming coaching experience highly desired

  • Previous coaching experience desired

  • Strong stroke technique background and teaching base

  • Strong customer service

  • Experience planning seasons and workouts

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Valid Driver’s License

  • Available weekday afternoons/evenings and some weekends


Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Day-to-day coach for selected groups and assist as needed for other groups

  • Oversee communication for developmental training groups

  • Plan and send weekly workout newsletter for assigned group(s)

  • Help with new swimmer tryouts/evaluations

  • Attend monthly meets as needed

  • Attending staff meetings


Compensation:

Salary is commensurate based on experience and qualifications. Please email resume

and two (2) professional references to:


Head Coach - David Jakl

davidcjakl@gmail.com


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