SKSC Volunteer Coaching Program
 
 
SKSC offers individuals with the right skill asset to be active coach volunteers with the team.  As a SKSC Volunteer Coach, you can make the difference to the team by providing your leadership, time and efforts, all while developing personal growth. 
 
Successful individuals will work in a team environment developing their skills that may assist themselves in the future job market, while contributing to the aquatic community in which they live.  Individuals should apply to the position by completing the volunteer coach information packet.
 
Volunteer coach may learn any number of skills including: 
  • Effective verbal communications
  • “Team” ( Together Everyone Achieves More)
  • Handling of equipment
  • Records keeping
  • Peer teaching
  • Leadership skills
  • Hands on learning
Volunteer Coaching Minimum Requirements:
  • 15 years of age
  • Able to be in water regularly when volunteering if needed.
  • Wanting to work with younger swimmers
  • Enjoy the team environment
  • Want personal growth
  • Successful Criminal Record check
  • Able to attend volunteer training sessions
  • Able to achieve minimum coaching certification ( see below)
  • Able to commit to 1-2 workouts/wk
Volunteer Coach Certification Requirements:
  • While initially there are no requirements to be a volunteer coach, SKSC encourages individuals to acquire certifications ASAP that facilitate the coaching / learn to swim environment further.
  • This may include anyone of the following:
    • NCCP Community Sport Coach
    • NCCP Level one
    • WSI
    • YMCA assistant swim instructor 
    • Swim Academy instructor training 
    • Other certifications that may complement such position
Please fill out the following information packet and submit to Head Coach Reg ([email protected]) or Assistant Head Coach Amber ([email protected]).
 
VOLUNTEER COACH INFORMATION PACKET