Swim Team Head Coach - Seasonal

Atlanta Athletic Club • Johns Creek, GA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Head Coach is responsible for leading, developing, and managing all aspects of the swim team program. This position requires a dynamic leader who demonstrates strong communication, organizational, and motivational skills while fostering a positive and competitive environment for student-athletes of all skill levels. The Head Coach will promote sportsmanship, discipline, and teamwork while maintaining the highest standards of safety, professionalism, and integrity.

Requirements

• Proven experience in competitive swim coaching with a history of athlete development and program success.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong communication and customer-service skills with a focus on clarity and professionalism.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and seasonal demands.
• Proficiency with administrative and swim team management systems (Swimtopia, Meet Manager, Excel, or similar tools).
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, member-facing, youth-centered environment.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• ASA Certification (required or obtained within 30 days)
• Knowledge of stroke technique, training principles, and competitive strategies.
• Ability to motivate and maintain discipline among student-athletes.
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting sportsmanship, teamwork, and personal growth.

Nice To Haves

• Lifeguard certification
• Safety Training for Swim Coaches (STSC) or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Provide authoritative and inspiring leadership to all swimmers and assistant coaches.
• Develop and implement a structured training program that emphasizes skill development, conditioning, and performance progression for student ages ranging from 5–18-year-olds.
• Establish and enforce team rules, expectations, and conduct standards.
• Manage daily practice sessions, meets, and Saturday clinic programs.
• Maintain open, professional communication with athletes, parents, staff, and administration.
• Collaborate with AAC team and aquatics director to ensure alignment with program goals.
• Foster a culture of respect, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor athletes in goal setting, sportsmanship, and time management.
• Evaluate individual performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Ensure all practices and competitions are conducted safely and in compliance with facility and league regulations.
• Monitor the physical and emotional well-being of all team members.

Benefits

• Competitive seasonal salary with an hourly rate of $25 - $30 paid in season and balance paid upon satisfactory completion of swim season.
• Holiday rate of 1.5 times normal pay on Memorial Day, July 4 and Labor Day
• Complimentary meals are provided in our team member dining room while on duty
• Annual summer pool party for all team members

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed