Head Swim Coach

Bethesda Country Club•Bethesda, MD

14d•$1,300 - $1,500

About The Position

Bethesda Country Club (BCC) is seeking an enthusiastic, experienced Head Swim Coach to lead and grow its swim program. The coach will oversee 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 may also include swim instruction beyond the summer season, which is a plus. The Head Swim Coach manages the program’s daily operations, practices, meets, staff, equipment, records, and communications. The coach works in partnership with Club management and serves as a subject matter expert to the Aquatics Director on swim operations, policies, equipment, and related matters. The position requires maintaining a safe, organized pool environment and upholding applicable CCSDA and BCC requirements.

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 the ability to motivate swimmers and staff.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to connect effectively 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 and champion the philosophy, goals, and values of the BCC swim program.
Motivate swimmers to develop their skills, confidence, sportsmanship, and love 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, supervise, and, when necessary, provide disciplinary direction for swim team employees in partnership with Club management.
Create a collaborative and 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.
Foster consistent communication among coaches, swimmers, parents, and the Pool Committee.
Ensure the swim team is prepared, organized, and ready to perform 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 deemed 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.