Artistic Swimming Associate Coach – Starting September 2026
Are you passionate about artistic swimming and ready to inspire the next generation of athletes?
Mississauga Artistic Swimming Club is seeking a dedicated and passionate part-time Associate Coach to join our our team starting September 2026 and help shape young athletes’ journeys in a dynamic, supportive environment.
About Us
Mississauga Artistic Swimming Club (Formerly Mississauga Synchronized Swimming Association) has been nurturing athletes for over 40 years, fostering a positive atmosphere for swimmers to reach their potential in competitive and recreational programs. Our athletes, coaches, and parents work together in a safe, secure, and inspiring environment, with the goal of helping every individual achieve their personal best.
Why Join Our Team
- Supportive Community: Work with motivated athletes, engaged parents, a collaborative coaching team and welcoming board members.
- Professional Development: Access opportunities to enhance your coaching expertise and certifications, including mentorship from experienced coaches. Receive feedback and guidance as needed.
- Competitive Compensation: Based on your experience and the role’s requirements.
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for a coach who will lead, inspire, and strengthen our athletes and programs. The successful candidate will build positive, meaningful relationships with athletes, parents, the coaching team and board members while embracing our mission to grow the sport of artistic swimming.
As An Associate Coach, You Have:
- Passion for artistic swimming and a genuine interest in the development and success of athletes.
- Sound understanding of artistic swimming techniques, routines, and rules, and the ability to effectively teach and correct athletes’ skills.
- Knowledge of Canadian sport frameworks, including the Long-Term Development Framework, True Sport principles, and Safe Sport training (ideal).
- Providing high-quality level coaching to athletes of all levels, from recreational to elite.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to foster positive coach-athlete connections and coach athletes in an age-appropriate manner.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide clear instructions, feedback, and motivation to athletes.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to plan and execute training sessions efficiently.
- Proven technical coaching ability and a track record of creating safe, effective, and inspiring training environments.
- Previous experience as a competitive artistic swimmer at a high level is essential.
- Coaching experience in artistic swimming is preferred, but consideration will be given to candidates with strong technical knowledge and a willingness to learn.
- Sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
- A current & valid Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Check is required or ability to produce one prior to start date.
- First Aid & CPR certifications, or willingness to obtain certification.
- Compliance with relevant ON and Canada Artistic Swimming (OAS and CAS) certification requirements.
- Minimum Provincial Stream-Level: Artistic Swimming Competition Introduction Certified (or equivalent) or Competition Development Coach trained and compliance with OAS and CAS requirements (or planning to)
- Ability to travel locally and provincially.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, to accommodate training schedules and competitions.
- Available from 4 to 20 hours per week, depending on availability and certifications.
How To Apply
If you’re ready to inspire and lead our athletes while advancing your own coaching journey, we’d love to hear from you. We encourage interested candidates to submit their resume, along with a cover letter highlighting their relevant experience and coaching philosophy to Victoria Wynne, Director of HR (hr@swimmasa.com).
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