Junior Coach Expectations and Responsibilities

Junior coaches are a valuable and important part of the El Lago Dorados Swim Team coaching staff. Junior coaches are volunteers, but may be rewarded with awards (e.g. gift cards) for their reliable and responsible service.

Responsibilities:

• Take directions from Head Coach and assistant coaches
• Attend Junior Coach training
• Show up on time to the days they’ve agreed to be there
• Be an example to other, particularly younger, swimmers.
• This includes appropriate behavior, language, dress, etc.

During Practice

• Help instruct swimmers assigned to them (usually by lane) on strokes and techniques
• Be in the pool with swimmers
• Keep swimmers safe
• Assist less experienced swimmers
• Ensure swimmers are not engaging in activities that could hurt themselves or another swimmer
• Stop disruptions that prevent swimmers from practicing or getting instruction (including between junior coaches). This might include stopping horseplay, bullying, chatting, or parental direction. If the junior coach is unable to stop the situation he or she should immediately let a coach or board member know.
• Communicate schedules to coaching staff and show up on time when you are supposed to be there
• Sign in / out (this also helps when you need volunteer hours for school)

During Meets

• Help with check-in and race assignments.
• Help organize younger swimmers for races, particularly relay