Sports/Fitness/Wellness Coach, Health / Fitness / Gym / Pilates
Listed on 2026-02-01
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Sports/Fitness/Wellness
Health / Fitness / Gym / Pilates, Swim Instructor -
Education / Teaching
General Information for Job Sites
Level of Commitment:
Part Time, Salaried
Position Type:
Age Group Coach
Level of Team:
Club
Location:
Roanoke, VA, USA
Head Age Group Coach – CCA Marlins
The CCA Marlins swim team is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated part-time Head Age Group Coach. We are seeking a candidate with a true passion for coaching and the ability to inspire and develop swimmers at every stage of their journey.
The CCA Marlins currently claims approximately 200 swimmers, ranging from novice to Junior National level swimming. The team manages aquatics programs at two locations in the Roanoke Valley, the Carter Athletic Center and the Lancerlot Sports Complex. The Roanoke Valley is uniquely nestled among the Blue Ridge Mountains in southwestern Virginia. A premier destination for outdoor recreation, Roanoke is located within three hours of Charlotte, Richmond, and Washington DC.
This is a part-time, salaried position with 25-30 hours per week expected. The team covers all travel, meet expenses, certification and coach’s education.
Responsibilities Culture & Community Engagement- Foster a friendly, inclusive team culture reflecting the team motto “For the Love of Swimming”
- Proudly represent the program within the region and the wider swimming community
- Design and implement training programs for age group (14&Under) practice groups, tailored to swimmers of varied abilities and competitive levels
- Actively coach the Age Group Gold swimmers (11-14 year olds) and assist group coaches with younger swimmers
- Train, motivate, monitor progress, provide feedback, and supervise swimmers in the development of proper stroke technique, endurance, and racing skills to help swimmers achieve their goals
- Coach all swim meets with age group (14&Under) swimmers in attendance
- Assist the Head Coach in the oversight of the dryland training program partnership
- Communicate effectively and regularly with swimmers, families, and coaches
- Attend regularly scheduled staff and board meetings
- Demonstrate professionalism and integrity by leading through example
- Maintain a safe and organized aquatic environment, adhering to all pool safety protocols
- Assist the Head Coach with administrative aspects of program, including scheduling, equipment, meet planning, and team logistics
- Uphold Safe Sport policies to promote a safe, positive environment for all athletes
- Certified or willing to be lifeguard, CPR, and First Aid certified thru American Red Cross
- Strong knowledge of current stroke techniques with a certification of ASCA Level 3 Minimum
- Must have all USA Swimming Certifications including a Background Check, Athlete Protection Training, Safety Training and CPR, and be in good standing with USA Swimming and the LSC
- Experience coaching swimmers of all ages, especially age group (14&Under) swimmers
- A minimum of 3 years coaching experience is preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organization and time-management skills
- Experience with Team Unify, Team Manager, Hy-Tek, and Microsoft Office
- Passion for the sport swimming
- Enthusiasm, energy, and the ability to create a positive training environment
- Focused on athlete development, both personal and technical
- Collaborative leader
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