Benefits:
- Vacation (accrued) and sick time
- Profit sharing
- Training & development
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
Head Swim Coach
Daland Swim School | Full-Time
Position Summary
Daland Swim School is seeking an experienced, energetic, and motivated Head Swim Coach to lead our competitive swim team of approximately 350 athletes across novice, age group, and senior levels.
The Head Swim Coach oversees daily team operations, manages coaching staff across multiple locations, develops seasonal training plans, coordinates competitions, and supports athlete development, program growth, and team retention.
Duties & Responsibilities
Coaching & Athlete Development
- Coach swimmers of all levels, including dryland training, stroke development, and competitive preparation.
- Develop seasonal training plans and workouts that support individual and team goals.
- Monitor athlete progress and provide feedback on technique, endurance, and performance.
- Lead stroke clinics, private coaching, and occasional swim camps.
- Coach and motivate athletes at home and away meets.
Staff Leadership & Management
- Lead, manage, and hold accountable assistant coaches across all locations.
- Create cost-effective coaching schedules that maintain consistent, high-quality instruction and supervision.
- Conduct monthly coaches' meetings to align training plans, stroke instruction, and swimmer progression.
- Support coach development, accountability, and retention.
Team Operations & Communication
- Oversee daily swim team operations and coordinate USA Swimming meet schedules and entries.
- Manage home meet execution, including assigning coaching responsibilities.
- Maintain accurate athlete attendance and progression records.
- Communicate professionally with parents, athletes, and staff.
- Support swimmer retention, team enrollment, and overall program growth.
- Collaborate with management on program improvements and team goals.
Safety & Compliance
- Maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive environment for athletes and coaches.
- Enforce pool safety rules, American Red Cross standards, USA Swimming policies, and SafeSport requirements.
- Maintain required certifications and USA Swimming membership in good standing.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of competitive swim coaching experience required.
- Current USA Swimming coaching certification and Lifeguard certification.
- Strong knowledge of competitive swimming, stroke mechanics, and athlete development.
- Demonstrated leadership, organization, and staff management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work with swimmers of varying ages and skill levels.
- Understanding of, or willingness to learn, the Daland Proven Process.
- Availability for afternoons, evenings, weekends, and occasional early mornings.
Applicants must have previous competitive swim coaching experience to be considered.
Compensation & Schedule
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Generally 2:30 PM–8:00 PM, with approximately one weekend meet per month. Additional hours may be required.