This message is for parents of 13 and older swimmers. Everyone else, please disregard!

We are continuing our Coaches in Training (CIT) program this year (we think it has been a great success in the past)! This is for 13-18 year-old swimmers who are interested in volunteering to help coach younger swimmers and interested in serving in a leadership position on the team. This is an unpaid position and hours can be used to fulfill volunteer or leadership requirements. We will work with CITs to create a volunteer schedule based on their availability.

This year, CITs are required to volunteer at least 3 times per week.

CIT responsibilities include: being on time to practices according to the agreed-upon schedule, assisting the coaches in teaching younger swimmers proper stroke technique, building positive relationships with swimmers and families, helping with the setup/ breakdown of practices, helping with swim team activities, and HAVING FUN. More information may be found at the 2026 application linked HERE. Even if your swimmer was a CIT last year, please have them fill out the application for this year.

The priority deadline for swimmers to fill out the application is Friday, June 5th. It is brief. There is a section collecting basic/contact information, a section with a few short answer questions aimed at getting to know your swimmer better, and a logistical information section. Please feel free to send the link for your swimmer to apply or to forward this email to them. Priority may be given to those who have volunteered with HST in the past, but answers to any question will not automatically disqualify swimmers from becoming a CIT. I really hope that anyone interested will apply!

We are excited to continue this program! If you or your swimmer have any questions, please contact me at [email protected].

Thank you!

Coach Katie