Swimming coaches teach and train adults and children to swim. They can be employed by schools, swimming clubs, community centers, summer camps, or colleges. Swimming coaches help swimmers perfect their breathing techniques, swim speed, and may work with recreational swimmers or prepare professionals for meets. As a swim coach, your primary responsibilities are to teach swimming lessons to students of varying ages and skill levels. You may teach students how to swim as a team, oversee practice swim meets, provide specialized training for swimmers with disabilities, and demonstrate stroke techniques. In addition to teaching swim lessons, you may develop seasonal and yearly plans for various age groups, select appropriate drills, communicate each student’s progress, and identify talent for recruitment into swimming programs. Swim coaches typically work with youth programs, schools, and professional athletes. Some swim coaches also handle duties like processing payments and registrations.
