Job Description
Job Posting
Coast Aquatics is seeking a part-time coach to join our coaching staff.
Team Description
Coast Aquatics is a year-round USA Swimming competitive team located on Florida's stunning Emerald Coast, with training facilities in Destin, Ft. Walton Beach, and Niceville. The organization is dedicated to helping swimmers achieve success at all levels, aligned with their abilities, motivation, and dedication. Coast Aquatics provides a structured and supportive environment that fosters physical fitness, discipline, and personal growth. Through its comprehensive training programs, swimmers are empowered to excel both in the sport and in life.
Role Description
This part-time on-site role, based in Fort Walton Beach, FL, is for a coach to teach, motivate, and train swimmers of various ages and skill levels. The coach will be responsible for leading practices, providing technical instruction, and mentoring athletes to help them achieve their goals. Key duties also include supervising and ensuring a safe environment for all participants, maintaining high safety standards, supporting the team at swim meets, and communicating with swimmers and their families.
Responsibilities:
- Coaching workouts (including writing sets and leading practices)
- Teach basics of all strokes and events
- Provide correct technical feedback to athletes
- Communicate with head coach all necessary information from practices and competition
- Create a positive, safe, and supportive environment that allows athletes to succeed
Qualifications:
- Experience in competitive swimming (USA Swimming and/or collegiate background preferred)
- Previous coaching experience preferred
- Complete (or able to complete) all USA Swimming certification and coaching requirements: CPR, First Aid, USA Swimming Background Check, Athlete Protection, Lifeguard, Concussion Protocol, etc.
- Must be available minimum 3 evenings per week for 2-3 hours.
- Must be able to legally work in the United States.
How To Apply
Please send your resume and three references to Head Coach, Jim Bocci – coachbocci@gmail.com
Coast Aquatics is a premier, board-governed, 501(c)(3) non-profit swim club located in the heart of the beautiful Emerald Coast in Destin, Florida. With a rich history of excellence, we serve a vibrant community of 200+ student-athletes (ages 6–18) and a dedicated Master’s program. We pride ourselves on a culture rooted in accountability, resilience, and personal growth. Our athletes consistently achieve success at the local, state, and national levels, supported by a world-class community and an engaged Board of Directors.