Men’s and Women's Varsity Swimming – Head Coach

Bentley School•Lafayette, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Bentley School, a K-12 coeducational independent day school established in 1920, is seeking a Men’s and Women’s Varsity Swimming Head Coach for the Upper School campus in Lafayette for the Spring 2027 season. Bentley is an inclusive community dedicated to transformational learning and respect for the individual.

Requirements

Previous coaching experience at the high school and/or college level.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Desire to become part of the larger school athletic community.
Must be able to work collaboratively as a team member.
Must be self-directed.
Time commitment - must be available for practices and games during weekday afternoons, evenings, holiday breaks and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Experience in competitive swim at the college level or above.

Responsibilities

Work directly with the Director of Athletics to develop the growth of the swim program.
Serve as lead in overall planning and execution of the swim.
Work to develop and implement game strategies.
Lead in planning and organizing of team practice sessions.
Ability to coach team members individually and in groups.
Develop and implement a team strength & conditioning program.
Monitor and maintain the discipline and conduct of student-athletes to support the culture of the school and athletic program.
Manage & lead a coaching staff that includes assistant coaches.
Adhere to all state, section, conference & league rules and regulations/policies.
Build a positive relationship with all members of the Bentley School community, including students, faculty/staff, administration, parents and alumni.
Be a mentor, both in baseball and in life.