Job Description:
Date posted: June 23, 2025
Location: 340 Morris Road, Fort Washington, PA, USA
Germantown Academy
We inspire students to be: Independent in Thought • Confident in Expression •
Compassionate in Spirit • Collaborative in Action • Honorable in Deed
Position Title: Part-Time Senior Assistant Swim Coach
Germantown Academy is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory day school located on a beautiful 126-acre campus in the Fort Washington suburbs near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school serves more than 1,200 students in grades PK-12. Founded in 1759, GA is America’s oldest non-sectarian day school with rich traditions and a strong commitment to ongoing innovation of curricular and pedagogical practices.
Germantown Academy is committed to the work of equity and inclusion and believes that equal opportunity in all aspects of employment supports the mission of the school and the successful attainment of our strategic objectives. Candidates must exhibit an appreciation of, a sensitivity to, and a respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying socioeconomic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds.
Position Purpose: Part-Time Senior Assistant Swim Coach (SA) will assist the Head Coach (HC) with student-athlete development, club development, and training and competition development. The SA will also assist the HC in ensuring that Germantown Academy continues to develop the best prepared student-athletes and coaches in the world. In conjunction with the HC, the SA will also ensure that GA and GAAC swimmers continue to excel at the highest levels; locally, nationally, and internationally. We are seeking candidates for a part-time position (26 hours per week) to join our community beginning August 2025. This is a 9-month position with a competitive salary.
Minimum Qualifications:
• 5 plus years of competitive swimming/coaching experience
• Current registered USA Swimming Coach
Coaching and Team Responsibilities
• assists the HC with the oversight and direction of the senior program
• ensures that stroke instruction and training principles for the senior program remain at the forefront of the sport
• ensures that all of the necessary training equipment to achieve individual and team goals is present
• helps establish an environment that fosters a positive team attitude, encourages self-discipline, sportsmanship, self-control, and personal responsibility
• lives the GA mission
• assists the HC with the development and implementation of incentives to motivate athletes to achieve individual and team goals
• assists the HC with all recognition programs
• promotes a positive self-image through constructive feedback to athletes
• assists with assigning lanes to athletes during workouts to ensure that all athletes get the most out of their training
Communication
• meets daily with the HC to discuss the progress of the senior program
• notifies the HC of any significant problems in the senior training group
• maintains effective relations with business leaders, community groups, media representatives, and facilities personnel
• promotes GA and GAAC in a positive manner
• maintains a close affiliation with swimming organizations such as USA Swimming and Middle Atlantic Swimming
• maintains close contact with the HC through daily communications
Program Growth
• assists the HC with the recruiting of new club members
• assists the HC with the development and distribution of recruiting materials
• participates in the planning of and attends all fund raising activities for the club
• actively involved in the planning, development and promotion of club hosted swim meets
Administrative Responsibilities
• attends all scheduled staff and administrative meetings
• provides input to the HC for seasonal, yearly, and quad meet-planning
• maintains continued athlete recruitment through phone calls, emails, and exit interviews
• assists the coaching staff with all meet entries
• has the authority to use the club credit card for expenditures that are approved by the HC/and or/office manager
Team Travel and Meet Responsibilities
• attends all meets that are assigned by the HC
• assists the HC with the distribution of specific meet information to athletes, parents, and staff members in a timely manner
• assists with the communication to parents, athletes, and staff members all important times and deadlines for swim meets
• provides timely coaching instructions and feedback to athletes and is easily accessible throughout the entire meet
• remains at meets until all GAAC swimmers have completed their swims or until they are no longer needed or until they are released by the HC
• assists with the preparation of GAAC hosted meets
Performance of Duties
• maintains professional integrity
• complies with the USA Swimming code of conduct
• exudes the GA Mission at all times
• represents the club with the highest moral and ethical behavior
• positive role model for athletes
• maintains a professional appearance at all times while representing the club
Professional Development Responsibilities
• seeks and attends professional, educational opportunities
Other Duties
• the HC may assign other responsibilities and duties as needed
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply online at https://www.germantownacademy.net/about/work-ga/ga-job-board/~board/workga/post/part-time-senior-assistant-swim-coach
Contact Information
340 Morris Road, Fort Washington, PA 19034
phone: 267-405-7222
