Assistant Swim Coach

WRA; Hudson (OH); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Reserve Academy in Hudson, OH, is seeking an Assistant Swim Coach for the 2026-27 season to support the Head Coach in developing a competitive, student-centered swim program. The role involves daily practice planning, meet preparation, athlete development, and fostering sportsmanship, teamwork, and personal growth among student-athletes.

You will work evenings, weekends, and travel with the team as required, serving as a positive role model in a safe, inclusive environment and upholding

Qualifications

• Previous competitive swimming and/or coaching experience.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel with the team as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach in planning and conducting daily swim practices.
• Promote a culture of sportsmanship, leadership, and personal growth in line with WRA's values.
• Supervise student-athletes during practices, meets, travel, and team activities.
• Assist with meet preparation, including lineups, meet setup, timing, scoring, and event organization.
• Support team logistics, including transportation and equipment management.
• Communicate effectively with the Head Coach, student-athletes, parents, and athletic department staff.
• Provide mentorship and leadership to student-athletes both in and out of the pool.

Skills

Competitive swimming experience

Coaching experience

Communication

Leadership

Time availability

Job description

Description

Western Reserve Academy (WRA) is seeking a passionate and experienced Assistant Swim Coach for the 2026-27 season. The Assistant High School Swimming Coach supports the Head Coach in developing a competitive, positive, and student-centered swim program. This position is responsible for assisting with daily practices, meet preparation, athlete development, and fostering sportsmanship, teamwork, and personal growth among student-athletes. The Assistant Coach serves as a positive role model and helps create a safe, organized, and inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach in planning and conducting daily swim practices.
• Promote a culture of sportsmanship, leadership, and personal growth in line with WRA's values.
• Supervise student-athletes during practices, meets, travel, and team activities.
• Assist with meet preparation, including lineups, meet setup, timing, scoring, and event organization.
• Support team logistics, including transportation and equipment management.
• Communicate effectively with the Head Coach, student-athletes, parents, and athletic department staff.
• Provide mentorship and leadership to student-athletes both in and out of the pool.

Requirements

1. Previous competitive swimming and/or coaching experience.
2. Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
3. Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel with the team as required.

The ideal candidate will also demonstrate a clear commitment to the mission of Western Reserve Academy and the overall growth and well-being of student-athletes.

Western Reserve Academy is an independent private coed boarding school for grades 9 - 12. WRA is committed to developing well rounded student-athletes and to wellness across campus. Founded in 1826, our beautiful 190-acre campus is conveniently located 30 minutes east of Cleveland.