# Competitive Travel Swim Coach

**Company**: Success Academy Charter Schools
**Location**: Manhattan
**Salary**: $65,000-$65,000 USD
**Category**: Education
**Industry**: Education

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## Description

Success Academy Charter Schools is seeking a Competitive Swim Coach to join our dynamic team in Manhattan. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing high-quality training programs for swimmers of varying ages and skill levels.

## About the Role

The swim coach will not only coach our competitive swim team but also provide support and oversight to our Grade 5 "Learn to Swim" program. The role focuses on athlete development, technical instruction, competition preparation, and fostering a positive, team-oriented environment that supports both performance and personal growth.

## Key Responsibilities

### Coaching & Athlete Development

- Plan and conduct swim practices that align with team goals and athlete development pathways.

- Provide technical instruction on all four competitive strokes, starts, turns, and finishes.

- Develop season training plans, including conditioning, skill development, and competition preparation.

- Evaluate swimmer performance and provide constructive feedback to athletes and families.

- Foster sportsmanship, discipline, confidence, and teamwork among athletes.

### Competition Management

- Prepare swimmers for local, regional, and national competitions.

- Attend swim meets and provide on-deck coaching and support.

- Develop meet lineups, entries, and race strategies.

- Analyze race performance and identify areas for improvement.

### Program Operations

- Maintain attendance, training, and performance records.

- Communicate regularly with athletes, parents, and team leadership regarding schedules, expectations, and athlete progress.

- Ensure compliance with organizational, league, and governing body policies and regulations.

- Assist with team events, recruitment efforts, and community outreach activities as needed.

### Safety & Risk Management

- Maintain a safe training environment at all times.

- Enforce facility rules and safety procedures.

- Respond appropriately to emergencies and incidents.

- Maintain current certifications required for coaching and aquatic safety.

## Qualifications

- Previous competitive swimming and/or coaching experience.

- Certification through USA Swimming.

- Strong knowledge of competitive swimming techniques, training methodologies, and race strategies.

- Excellent communication and leadership skills.

- Ability to motivate and inspire athletes of diverse ages and abilities.

- Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications (or ability to obtain before hire).

- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and competition schedules.

## Preferred Qualifications

- Experience coaching age-group, senior, or elite swimmers.

- Knowledge of athlete development models and performance analysis.

- Experience using swim meet management and team communication software.

## Physical Requirements

- Ability to stand on the pool deck for extended periods.

- Ability to demonstrate swimming techniques when necessary.

- Ability to lift and move coaching equipment up to 25 pounds.

- Ability to work in a humid aquatic environment.

The exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience. The compensation range is $65,000.

## Skills

### Required
- USA Swimming certification
- competitive swimming techniques
- training methodologies
- race strategies
- CPR
- First Aid
- AED

### Nice to have
- coaching age-group swimmers
- athlete development models
- performance analysis
- swim meet management software

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