Want to coach for the Tarpons?
The Tarpons are always interested in qualified and enthusiastic assistant coaches and volunteer coaches.
What’s the difference?
| Assistant Coach | Volunteer Coach |
| Paid position | Unpaid position |
| High school graduate or above preferred (swims for the team if 18 or under, at
no charge) Completed 11th grade considered with previous coaching experience |
Completed 9th grade or above (must be registered and swim for the team) |
| Competitive swim experience required, coaching experience preferred | Competitive swim experience preferred, coaching experience a plus |
| Coaches all age groups – you will be in the water | Coaches 6 & Under and 7-8 age groups – you will be in the water |
| Must be available on a regular schedule for practices and meets, and communicate absences well in advance | Must be available on a regular schedule for practices and meets, and communicate absences well in advance |
| Must like children and communicate well with them | Must like children and communicate well with them |
| Must work with and take direction from head coaches | Must work with and take direction from head coaches |
| Arrives early to set up practice and receive instructions, and stays after to take down | Arrives early to set up practice and receive instructions, and stays after to take down |
| Criminal background check required if 18 or over |
How to apply:
If you are interested in coaching, you* should send an email to team president, Matt Kulow, describing your interest in and qualifications for coaching. Include your preferred email address or phone number so one of our board members can contact you for an interview.
Thanks for your interest in working with the Tarpons – we look forward to talking with you!
*You – not your mom, your brother, or your best friend
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