Middle School Assistant Swim Coach

Kent Place School•Summit, NJ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Kent Place School seeks a Middle School Assistant Swim Coach for the 2026 winter season. The coach educates and coaches student-athletes in swimming, promotes positive attitudes and sportsmanship, and supports athletes’ health and physical well-being. The role includes planning practices and competition strategies, instructing athletes in sport rules and techniques, observing practices and competitions to identify improvement needs, and supervising students at practices, games, and during school-provided transportation. The coach also attends preseason training, participates in school activities, and completes required coaching accreditation modules and school training. Applicants must have high school-level coaching or playing experience; collegiate-level experience is preferred. Applications should include a cover letter and resume.

Requirements

High school-level coaching or playing experience is required.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.
Strong administrative skills.
Effective active-listening skills.
Ability to make quick decisions under pressure.
Ability to work effectively with others.
Organizational and problem-solving skills.
Adherence to diversity and inclusion best practices, demonstrating awareness, competence, and sensitivity in interactions with students, colleagues, and other constituencies.

Nice To Haves

Prior coaching or playing experience at the collegiate level is preferred.

Responsibilities

Educate and coach Kent Place student-athletes in swimming.
Provide leadership that promotes positive attitudes and good sportsmanship.
Plan and communicate practice sessions and competition strategies to assistant coaches to support student-athletes’ health and physical well-being.
Coach and instruct players individually or in groups on the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of swimming.
Observe players during practices and competitions to determine individual or team improvement needs.
Maintain proper supervision of student-athletes at practices, games, and on school-provided transportation, in coordination with other coaches.
Promote good public relations through professional conduct, presentation, and courtesy.
Model sportsmanlike behavior and maintain appropriate conduct toward players, officials, and spectators.
Attend a mandatory preseason training session with the Athletic Department.
Participate in special activities, open houses, and pep assemblies.
Complete all coaching accreditation modules and Kent Place School training.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Department.