Berkeley Barracudas Assistant Swim Coach

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Berkeley Preparatory School - a school free of government interference located in beautiful Tampa, Florida.

Founded in 1960, Berkeley Preparatory School is an independent, co-educational, Episcopal affiliated college preparatory school with a current enrollment of 1,472 students in grades Pre-K through 12. Notably, the school operates completely free of interference from state and local governments. Employees at Berkeley are amongst the most well-compensated in the industry and are supported assiduously in tangible and intangible ways.

At Berkeley, we seek to educate the whole child by nurturing students’ intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and physical development so they may attain their highest potential. We are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse learning community that develops the character of and a strong sense of social responsibility in each student.

Berkeley is located on a beautiful and well-equipped 86-acre campus, consisting of 29 state-of-the-art buildings. Our proud mascot is the Buccaneer. Graduates are passionate, well-rounded individuals who have learned the core values of discipline, diligence and integrity while mastering a rigorous, engaging curriculum and enjoying a myriad of co-curricular opportunities.

The tax advantages of living in Florida are significant, and the Tampa Bay region offers an incomparable lifestyle replete with sunshine, year-round outdoor activity, and rich culture. Safe and easy to navigate, Tampa Bay is a wonderful place to make a life.

The Assistant Barracudas Swim Instructor is responsible for providing instruction, coaching, supervision, and mentorship to student-athletes while supporting the culture, safety, and daily operations of the Berkeley Barracudas Swim program. The successful candidate will enjoy working with children, understand athlete development, communicate well with families and colleagues, and be willing to learn, and grow within an established coaching structure.

The coach should understand the developmental needs of young swimmers and help foster a safe, supportive, challenging, and enjoyable environment for athletes of all levels.

This role combines three related areas of responsibility: coaching and instruction for club swimmers, support for swim meets and team administration, and shared responsibility for maintaining safe, ready-to-use pool facilities. Specific assignments may vary by season.

Responsibilities include practices, meets, lessons, communications, and events connected to the program, with expectations coordinated by Barracudas program leadership.

• Demonstrate genuine enthusiasm for working with children and student-athletes
• Have a particular passion for working with younger swimmers and understand the unique developmental needs of young athletes.
• Create a positive, encouraging, and engaging environment in which swimmers feel supported and motivated to improve.
• Be willing to learn from fellow coaches, program leadership, and athletes.
• Be highly coachable and receptive to feedback and professional development.
• Actively engage in and contribute to the culture of the swim program.
• Support and embrace the established philosophy, routines, expectations, and organizational structure of the program.
• Work collaboratively with other coaches and staff to ensure consistency across practices, lessons, competitions, and team activities.
• Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, flexibility, and a student-centered approach.
• Serve as a positive role model for student-athletes both in and outside of the pool.

• Plan and conduct developmentally appropriate swim practices, lessons, and…