Head Swim Coach

About GALT

The City of Galt, located in the heart of California's Central Valley, offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and modern convenience. Known for its friendly community, excellent schools, and beautiful parks, Galt is an ideal place to live, work, and play. Conveniently situated along Highway 99, Galt provides easy access to both Sacramento and the Bay Area, making it a desirable location for families and professionals alike.

The city hosts popular events such as the Galt Market, a vibrant open-air market that draws visitors from across the region. With a strong sense of community, affordable housing, and plenty of recreational opportunities, Galt is a growing city that still holds on to its welcoming, hometown feel. Join us in Galt — the Great American Little Town!

Temporary/Seasonal Position
March 2026 through First weekend of August 2026

Under direct supervision, employees in this “at-will” classification perform a variety of semi-skilled tasks in the area of recreation. This seasonal/temporary position for the City of Galt will oversee the operations of a recreational swim team program including, but not limited to scheduling, training, and evaluating swim team practices and competitive meets.

The following duties are typical for this position. The position may also be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below.

• Is responsible for the efficient and effective supervision of the pool and facility during the respective workout period and swim meets.
• Works with the Pool Manager and the Recreation Supervisor to plan the season including practice times, swim meets, and social activities.
• Works with the Pool Manager and the Recreation Supervisor to communicate information to all swim coaches, lifeguard, and patrons.
• Creates work schedules for coaches.
• Attends monthly Parent Board Meetings.
• Lead a team of coaches.
• Oversees the actions of all assistant coaches, lifeguards, and “Gator Aides”, participants, and patrons.
• Is responsible for keeping accurate records of swim meet results for all swimmers.
• Prepares entries for meets, with maximum participation as the primary consideration for all participants.
• Maintains discipline and control during workouts and at meets, through the enforcement of the facility rules.
• Promotes and enforces safety procedures; renders First Aid, CPR, and AED lifesaving procedures as required.
• Coaches and instructs sport specific techniques to participants.
• Prepares, practices, and seeds swim meets.
• Actively recruits new swimmers to perpetuate the program and encourages all swimmers to attain their maximum potential.
• Communicates appropriate City, League, and Board information to participants and/or parents.
• Mediates problems as they arise from parents, swimmers, and coaches.
• Communicates all issues, questions, concerns from staff and customers.
• Exercise fairness and consistency with all participants and families.
• Plan activities to increase the spirit and enthusiasm of all swimmers, families, and coaches.
• Motivate and encourage all swimmers.
• Attend all provided trainings.
• May also perform other nonessential duties as assigned.

Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

• Must be 18 years of age at time of hire.
• Must have prior coaching experience.

Special Requirements:

• Possession of an American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguard Training Certification which includes CPR for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid or equivalent.
• Must have a current and valid TB Test pursuant to Public Resources Code 5163.

Physical Demands

Depending on assignment, must possess strength, stamina and mobility to work indoors in an office setting/recreational facility or to perform required work outdoors including: frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, climbing, and walking on uneven surfaces; lifting up to 40 pounds with occasional lifting up to 50 pounds; use of standard office equipment and/or recreation equipment including a computer and handheld devices;

constant use of overall vision; and hearing and…