Head Swim Coach

Houston Racquet Club • Houston, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Houston Racquet Club is looking for an energetic, organized, and inspiring Head Swim Coach to lead our swim program. As our Head Swim Coach, you will serve as the leader of our aquatics program—developing swimmers, mentoring coaches, building relationships with families, and creating a positive team culture. You will oversee all aspects of the swim team, including practices, meets, staff development, communication, and program administration. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines coaching, organization, and relationship-building.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• CPR/AED and First Aid Certification required
• Prior swim coaching experience preferred
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and swim meets
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions

Nice To Haves

• Passionate about swimming and youth development
• A strong leader and mentor
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Positive, energetic, and professional
• An excellent communicator with parents, athletes, and staff
• Committed to creating a culture of teamwork, sportsmanship, and accountability
• Focused on delivering a first-class member experience

Responsibilities

• Coach swimmers of all ages and skill levels
• Plan and lead engaging, effective swim practices
• Supervise swimmers during practices, meets, and aquatic activities
• Attend and lead all swim meets
• Recruit, develop, and retain swim team participants
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate assistant coaches
• Create staff schedules and manage payroll submissions
• Coordinate volunteers and meet logistics
• Communicate regularly with parents, swimmers, and coaching staff
• Teach swim lessons and aquatic programs as needed
• Track swimmer progress, meet results, and team achievements
• Assist with budgeting and program planning
• Contribute aquatics-related content for Club communications and newsletters
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized pool environment
• Enforce Club rules, safety procedures, and standards of conduct

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED