Preteam Coaches + Coaches in Training (CIT)
Applications for Coaches in Training and Assistant Pre-Team Coaches are now open!
Applications for both roles are due by Friday, May 15 and we will let applicants know if they’ve been chosen by May 18. Selected CITs and assistant pre-team coaches will be required to attend a coaches clinic at Tanterra on May 20 at 7:30pm.
These are volunteer positions where experienced swimmers who are active members of the Tanterra Swim Team can earn SSL hours while helping our head coaches with our youngest Tarpons.
Coach In Training (CIT) Info and Requirements
- Our CITs will be responsible for helping with our youngest competitors. CITs will help our youngest tarpons improve their skills in all strokes and encourage them to keep swimming!
- CITs must be strong swimmers who are positive role models in both work ethic and attitude; they are responsible for getting to know the 8&U swimmers and assisting the coaches during practices.
- 8&U practices begin on May 26 (after Memorial Day) and we expect CITs to attend at least 4 8&U practices per week
- CITs must be 14+ and active members of the Tanterra swim team.
- CITs must attend all 5 B meets and the B Relay Carnival, and are expected to support the clerk of course by locating and helping to line up the 8&U swimmers at these events.
Apply to be a Coach in Training here. NOTE: CIT applicants can select whether or not they would like to be considered for a pre-team coach in the event that they are not selected as a CIT.
Pre-Team Assistant Coaches Info and Requirements
- Our Pre-Team Assistant Coaches help the head Pre-Team Coach with all pre-team practices. They help our youngest swimmers learn swim stroke basics and get them excited about being part of the Tanterra Swim Team!
- Pre-team begins on June 22 (after school ends) and we expect all assistant coaches to attend at least 4 preteam practices per week.
- Assistant coaches must be 13+ and be active members of the Tanterra swim team
- Assistant coaches must be strong swimmers who are positive role models in both work ethic and attitude. Assistant coaches are responsible for getting to know the preteamers and building relationships with them.
Apply to be a Pre-Team Assistant Coach here.
