Head Swim Coach

Bethesda Country Club•Bethesda, MD

12d

About The Position

Bethesda Country Club is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic Head Swim Coach to lead and grow its swim program. The coach oversees the program from learn-to-swim instruction through the summer competitive swim team, developing swimmers of different ages and abilities while fostering a positive, inclusive, competitive, and team-oriented culture. The role involves managing daily program operations, leading practices and meets, supervising swim team employees, coordinating team experiences, and maintaining safe, organized facilities and equipment. Availability for swim instruction outside the summer season is a plus.

Requirements

Relevant experience directly related to competitive swimming, coaching, or swim program management.
Current Red Cross Lifeguard, First Aid, and CPR certifications.
Strong knowledge of competitive swimming, including stroke technique, starts, finishes, and rules governing legal competition.
Experience as a competitive swimmer.
Strong knowledge of swim operations and program management.
Proven leadership skills and ability to motivate swimmers and staff.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to connect with swimmers, parents, staff, and Club leadership.
Ability to maintain high standards for safety, quality, organization, and compliance.

Nice To Haves

Interest in and availability for swim instruction beyond the summer season.

Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day management and success of the BCC swim program.
Develop and manage swim team schedules and lead regular, engaging practices.
Attend and actively lead all practices and swim meets.
Uphold the philosophy, goals, and values of the BCC swim program.
Motivate swimmers to develop their skills, confidence, sportsmanship, and enjoyment of swimming.
Maintain accurate swimmer records and oversee the Swim Team Record Board.
Prepare meet entries, heat sheets, awards, and other materials in a timely and organized manner.
Post entries and results for all home meets to CCSDA.
Hire, schedule, train, and supervise swim team employees, and provide disciplinary direction when necessary, in partnership with Club management.
Create a collaborative, high-performing coaching environment.
Serve as a subject matter expert for the Aquatics Director on swim operations, policies, equipment, and related matters.
Participate in opening swim team meetings and required team events.
Organize and coordinate swim meets with visiting teams, BCC staff, coaches, swimmers, and families.
Communicate consistently with coaches, swimmers, parents, and the Pool Committee.
Ensure the swim team is prepared and organized throughout the season.
Present swim awards and celebrate swimmer accomplishments.
Maintain, organize, and account for swim team equipment.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized pool environment, including the Coach's Office and storage areas.
Oversee pool setup and breakdown for practices and meets.
Immediately suspend swim team programs and/or diving operations when conditions are unsafe or out of compliance with BCC policies and practices.
Maintain high standards for safety, quality, and program operations.
Follow applicable CCSDA bylaws and BCC bylaws, rules, and customs.