Swimming Jobs

National Team Coach

Date posted: July 29, 2024

Location: Seattle, WA, USA

with Seattle Metropolitan Aquatic Club

SMAC National Team Coach

Seattle Metropolitan Aquatic Club is seeking our new National team coach

SMAC is a silver Medal club coming off a successful season highlighted by 3 trials qualifiers and a top 5 finish at Futures.  The group is returning a dozen Junior National qualifiers including two trials swimmers.  Our goal is to become a Gold medal club.  Preparation for 2028 trials begins now.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of high-level achievement progressing from Futures to National and trials level completion.
• Outstanding knowledge of age-appropriate training and technique for various training styles.
• Exemplary communication skills with athletes, parents, coaching staff and facilities.
• Ability to design and implement a dryland program that complements in water training.
• Five years of head or National level coaching experience.

Core objectives & responsibilities

• Establish a culture where the team, the process of learning, and personal improvement though individual responsibility is valued.
• Educate swimmers and families about the roles and value of technical excellence, commitment, and competition in high-level performance.
• Collaborate with the head coach to define seasonal goals and objectives.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with all facilities SMAC utilizes.
• Lead and conduct all in water and dryland sessions.
• Ensure the National group is a role model for the rest of the Club and swim community
• Assist in organizing, executing, and conducting SMAC hosted events, including swim meets and clinics.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach

Community

• Conduct periodic parent/team meetings to inform parent community of team issues and events.
• Maintain current coaching certification requirements according to USA Swimming and Pacific Northwest Swimming
• Adhere to all applicable USA Swimming and PNS rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Compensation

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunities for continuing education.
• Potential for health insurance stipend.
• Simple IRA, team match.

Please submit a cover letter, resume and coaching philosophy to Ken Spencer at [email protected].

We are beginning interviews immediately and will continue to do so until the position is filled.

AGE GROUP COACH / SENIOR LEVEL COACH

Date posted: July 29, 2024

Location: 275 Convention Dr, Cary, NC, USA

with TRIANGLE AQUATIC CENTER

The TAC TITANS are a perennial GOLD MEDAL CLUB. Producing USA National and USA Junior National Team members. The TITANS are seeking an experienced, highly motivated, hardworking and collaborative coach to join our coaching staff.  This coach will assist or lead one of our senior level groups and one of our younger age group groups.

Key responsibilities include:

• Write, plan, and execute high quality programming for improving swimmers’ technique and fitness levels.
• Teach and train proper stroke technique.
• Attend meetings and collaborate with other coaches to ensure consistency in philosophy, training, and race strategies.
• Communicate professionally with swimmers and parents.
• Participate in workshops, seminars, and swim theory to enhance professional growth.

Head Coach for Tsunami Swimming

Date posted: July 29, 2024

Location: 6301 Campus Drive, Fredericksburg, VA, USA

with Tsunami Swimming

Tsunami Swimming, located in Fredericksburg, VA, is a non-profit organization formed in 2001 as the area’s first-ever comprehensive swimming program offering need-based scholarships with programs for the entire family. Programs include:  USA Swimming competitive team, Learn to Swim (ages 4 to adult), Swim and Stay Fit (stroke instruction and improvement), Adult Masters, High School Warm-Up, and RSL Stroke Clinic. Tsunami Swimming’s mission is to create a lifelong love of swimming in a safe, positive, encouraging environment and help swimmers set goals so that regardless of ability levels, they can reach their highest potential.

Our ideal candidate is energetic, knowledgeable, supportive, and enthusiastic about the sport.  The Tsunami Swimming program is comprised of approximately 70 team swimmers, 10 staff (coaches and instructors), and 200 program participants. It is expected that the head coach works with swimmers at all levels on the competitive team, from novice to senior swimmers, and program participants. The ideal candidate will be equally interested in swimmers’ character growth and development, as well as the growth of the team. The head coach is required to  be on deck during practice times (morning and evenings, as well as Sundays) averaging 2.5 – 5 hours per day, 6 days a week and present at swim meets (hours vary based on the meet).

Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

Team and program instruction/development:

• Recruit and retain swimmers at all levels according to USA Swimming guidelines and best practices
• Develop swimmers at all levels according to USA Swimming guidelines and best practices, including providing goal setting sessions, resources for nutrition, and appropriate dry land programs
• Create and conduct workouts for swimmers on the competitive team
• Manage and develop coaching staff/instructors to ensure optimal personal development of both coaches/instructors and swimmers
• Create workouts for the Masters program and Swim & Stay Fit program as needed
• Supervise coaches/instructors in the Learn to Swim, Swim & Stay Fit, HS Warm-Up, and RSL Stroke Clinic programs
• Coach participants of Learn to Swim and Swim & Stay Fit program as needed
• Participate in team events such as parent meetings and social gatherings

Administrative tasks:

• Manage marketing and communication of Tsunami team programs with swimmers, parents, and other interested parties
• Establish and maintain communication with swimmers and parents (within the guidelines of USA Swimming and SafeSport)
• Create the team practice schedule and meet schedule with the advice and assistance of board members and staff; The practice schedule is set during the previous season and is dependent upon pool availability. The meet schedule is more flexible, but should include 1 – 3 meets per month and include local, regional, VSI, and other USA Swimming sanctioned swim competitions.
• Assist club administrators, team accountant, and/or volunteers with regards to financial aspects of the program, including annual budget and reporting, accounting, fundraising, payroll, and maintaining financial records
• Attend board meetings and provide reports to the Board on team numbers, team performance, staffing, and recruitment
• Serve as a liaison with the practice facility management to ensure that the pool quality is within USA Swimming standards and the environment is safe and clean

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience coaching swimmers of all ages (5 years old through high school), a minimum of 5 years of USA Swimming head coach experience preferred
• Experience working with all levels of swimmer abilities and ages
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills; an outgoing personality is a plus
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with parents to encourage the swimmer’s development
• Experience with Team Manager, Hy-Tek, Team Unify, and/or a willingness to learn the adopted team software platform
• Availability to work scheduled practice times (set prior to the start of the short course season)
• Completion of USA Swimming Coaching Certifications and be in good standing with USA Swimming and VA Swimming, or be able to attain certifications prior to start of employment
• Pass a pre-employment screening and background check

Salary, Benefits, and Compensation:

• Salary range of $40,000 – $50,000, commensurate with experience
• Annual cost of living increase, as determined by the Board
• Potential bonus for recruitment of new team members
• Potential salary increase after the first year of employment by taking on additional leadership roles and responsibilities within the comprehensive Tsunami Swimming program
• Expense reimbursement for travel (with approval)
• Approved reimbursement for USA Swimming certifications
• Health Insurance Benefits available through a partnership with the US Equestrian Foundation. See https://www.usaswimming.org/coaches/popular-resources/health-coverage for details.

Head Coach, Swim Torrance

Date posted: July 28, 2024

Location: 21515 Hawthorne Boulevard, Torrance, CA, USA

with Swim Torrance

What will be your mission? 

Swim Torrance is a well-established non-profit 501(c)(3), competitive swim club dedicated to fostering the development of swimmers of all ages and skill levels. Our all year-round program emphasizes teamwork, discipline, and personal growth, ensuring each athlete reaches their full potential both in and out of the pool. The swim team averages 230 swimmers strong, that ranges from beginner level age groups up to national level qualifiers. Swim Torrance is made up of 12 swim groups, auxiliary programs including a Junior Guard Prep program, Splash Club Endurance program, and Summer lessons program for novice swimmers.  We host three to four swim meets each year across SCY and LCM seasons. Our swimmers compete and perform at regional and national meets in California and out of state Swim Meets.

Who are you? 

As a Head Coach,  you must possess a passion for what you do and possess excellent leadership, instructional, and communication skills. You believe collaboration with assistant coaches, club staff, and parents is critical to building rapport and a connected team that leads to better athletic performance. You have strong organizational skills, including short term and long term planning. You foster a positive and inclusive team environment, model and promote sportsmanship and leadership. You have a proven track record as a lead coach while collaborating, mentoring and developing other Coaches. You understand how each swimmer learns best and how to help them achieve their personal goals, motivating and inspiring them to perform, grow and be the best of themselves. As a Head Coach, you can be counted on to design and implement training programs to maximize swimmers’ abilities in a positive environment, astute to swimmer progress, staying current with competitive swimming techniques and trends so that you can adjust training plans as needed.

What will you be doing? 

Management and Administration

• Develop organizational goals, strategic planning and business growth that is consistent with the mission and vision of Swim Torrance
• Develop, organize and execute programs, services, and activities to ensure the program’s objectives are met including: practice and meet schedules, pool space and training locations, and all aspects of Team Hosted Swim Meets
• Oversight of Coach in charge of Auxiliary programs including try-outs
• Ensure management and administrative requirements are planned and provided in a timely manner for Board review (as needed) and for proactive Team membership notifications.
• Ensure compliance with USA Swimming and Safe Sport
• Research and curate training materials and/or opportunities for coaching staff on a quarterly basis.

Fiscal Responsibility

• In partnership with Board President and Treasurer, manage and track the annual budget on a monthly basis; monitor and report reimbursable expenses to the Board Treasurer in a timely manner.
• Plan and prepare for future growth and fundraising activities
• Plan and budget for all travel
• Coach management and supervision including hiring of all coaches, compliance to hiring and termination procedures and staff development

Board Relations

• Assist VP/Secretary in planning the agenda and materials for the monthly board meetings
• Regular updates to the Board on the status of key initiatives and developments
• Present a coach report at each monthly board meeting

Public Relations and Social Strategy

• Serve as chief liaison with the PAC Committee, SCS and USA swimming community, attend monthly Pacific Committee meetings with 2 coaches and 1-3 athlete members

• Develop a recognition and awards program for athletes and staff

• Engage and support all members of the club whether they seek to compete at high levels of swimming or simply enjoy swimming as a recreational sport for exercise and health.
• Develop and execute social strategy including updating all aspects of the team website, and maintain a strong social media presence with constant updating

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with coaching experience
• Eligible for yearly bonus awarded by BOD
• Monthly stipend for health insurance
• Access to retirement planning: 401(k)/Roth IRA

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Five-plus years of coaching excellence that features tangible improvement by elite and developmental swimmers.
• Member in good standing with USA Swimming and current on all certifications.
• Extensive background in competitive swimming, stroke mechanics, and understanding of USAS rules and regulations.
• Prior experience in a leadership role of training, managing, and developing assistant coaches is preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational skills, and motivational skills with a strong sense of personal integrity.
• Experience using Team Unify and Meet Manager is a plus.
• Track record of fostering a culture of team unity among swimmers, parents and staff.
• Knowledge of strength and conditioning training, dryland, and functional movement.
• Enthusiasm for continuing coaching education.
• Legal authority to work in the USA with a valid driver’s license.

Head Age Group Coach / Senior Assistant Coach With Opportunity To Take Over As Head Club Coach

Date posted: July 28, 2024

Location: 1 Campus Road, Staten Island, NY, USA

with Trident Aquatic Club

Full-time Coaching position with Health Benefits

Responsibilities include:

• Coaching 6 days per week, 2-4 hours a day, including 1-3 drylands.
• Assistant Senior Coach Duties.
• Designing and implementing a seasonal training plan for advanced athletes between the ages of 9-13 years old.
• Attending meets and team events as designated by the Head  Coach.
• Provide motivation and goal-setting programs to developing age groupers.
• Maintain group attendance records.
• Communicate with parents about athletes’ progress and group goals.
• Create group activities to promote a positive team dynamic.
• Oversee learn-to-swim program 1-2 days per month.
• Attend professional development training.
• Work within the overall program goals of the Trident Aquatic Club.

Must be a USA Swimming-certified coach

Minimum 3 years coaching experience

Associate Head Coach – Charger Aquatics

Date posted: July 26, 2024

Location: Albuquerque, NM, USA

with Charger Aquatics @ Albuquerque Academy

CAQ Associate Head Coach

Charger Aquatics is seeking an experienced, dynamic and positive individual for the position of Associate Head Coach. This position is responsible for serving as Lead Coach for the Senior Regional and Age Group Regional practice groups, as well as performing administrative duties. The Associate Head Coach will also serve as the Meet Director/Coordinator for all CAQ-hosted Events, as well as Coordinator for the CAQ Strength & Conditioning Program. The Associate Head Coach will work in partnership with the Head Coach on all aspects of the Charger Aquatics Program.

This position includes a full benefits package and compensation is competitive within the national market for coaches at Bronze, Silver and Gold medal clubs.  CAQ will consider individual past coaching performance and potential to generate a competitive offer for the selected candidate.

All employees at Albuquerque Academy approach their work in accordance with the values in our mission and in a spirit of kindness, professionalism, generosity, and civility to all members of the community. Our community norms, listed below, underlie our school culture, and all community members are expected to commit themselves fully to them.

• Value and respect the diverse contributions of each person in the community.
• Assume positive intent and inquire if you are left with questions or concerns.
• Engage in face-to-face direct conversations; be clear, open, and honest in your conversations.
• Be present and participate.

Albuquerque Academy seeks to maintain a diverse and energetic staff to work on campus. We encourage applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in independent school communities. The position is open until filled, and applicants are asked to submit a letter of interest and resume along with their online application. Please explain why Albuquerque Academy is the right fit for you and detail your passion for the position.

Essential Functions

• Act as the Primary Coach for the Senior Regional and Age Group Regional practice groups.
• Establish a positive practice environment, while teaching self-discipline, dedication and responsibility.
• Develop and maintain seasonal and quadrennial training plans.
• Design and implement a framework for swimmer development through the Senior Program and/or Age Group Program.
• Attend all swim meets according to Competition Schedule set by CAQ Head Coach
• Assist/Substitute with other practice groups as needed.
• Communicate effectively with athletes, parents, and volunteers.
• Perform website updates as needed.
• Complete meet entries and coordinate entry to all CAQ-attended events.
• Support club operations as needed.
• Attend all Staff Meetings.
• Assist Head Coach with Coaching Staff Education and Performance Review.
• Organize all CAQ-hosted Swim Meets.
• Update Meet information, create event files, and submit Sanctions for Meets.
• Coordinate volunteers and officials for CAQ meets.
• Work with vendors to promote and increase revenues for CAQ meets.
• Communicate with other teams regarding participation at CAQ meets.
• Coordinate Meet Bids for CAQ to host NMS Championship Meets.
• Submit Financial Reports following each event for CAQ and NMS.
• Serve as the coordinator for CAQ’s Strength Program, working with all Groups and Lead Coaches on implementation.
• Inventory and Maintain CAQ Dryland Equipment and Needs.
• Supervise Dryland implementation in all CAQ Practice Groups, working with Coaching Staff on best practices.
• Educate CAQ Families on the GAIN Program and its value.
• Support the School and its mission, always maintaining a high degree of professionalism.
• Foster and maintain a culture of mutual respect, equitable practice, and joy.
• Demonstrate cultural competence and communicate and collaborate effectively across differences.

Other Responsibilities

• Attend employee meetings as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

• A Bachelor’s degree is required.

Experience

• At minimum four years of experience in coaching, preferably in a Senior Program, is required.
• Previous Competitive Swimming experience is required.
• Prior experience managing an aquatics or similar athletic program is preferred.
• Prior experience in swim meet operations is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Excellent human relations skills.
• Effective verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and understand new software applications.
• Strong knowledge of Google software (Sheets, Docs, Forms, etc).
• Knowledge of Hytek Meet Manager, and Team Manager software.
• Familiarity with TeamUnify website development software.

Special Requirements

• Current Coach Membership with USA Swimming is required.
• ASCA Level 3 is preferred, ASCA Membership is required.
• USA Swimming Administrative Official credentials are preferred.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.