Elite Aquatics Swim Coach — Personal Technique & Speed

Andover; Andover (MA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Phillips Academy’s Aquatics Center seeks an Aquatics Swim Coach to lead non-team related competitive swim practices for individuals from October through May 2027. The coach will provide personalized instruction across all levels, delivering high-quality coaching and tailored workouts at Phillips Academy.

The role mainly involves weeknights and Saturday mornings, coaching diverse swimmers, and contributing to a growing community recreation program with state-of-the-art facilities.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Competitive swimming and/or coaching experience.
• Lifeguard Certification.
• CPR/AED and First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, consistent coaching across all levels of ability.
• Evaluate swimmers’ abilities and tailor programs to improve technique, speed, and endurance.
• Teach and refine all competitive strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly).
• Develop, write, and implement structured swim workouts for each practice.
• Monitor performance and adjust workouts based on progress.
• Build positive relationships with swimmers through active listening and engagement.
• Support athletes in achieving their individual goals.

Skills

Coaching experience

Competitive swimming

Lifeguard certification

Education

CPR/AED and First Aid Certification

Lifeguard Certification

Job description

Phillips Academy’s Aquatics Center seeks an Aquatics Swim Coach to lead non-team related competitive swim practices for individuals from October through May 2027. The coach will provide personalized instruction across all levels, delivering high-quality coaching and tailored workouts at Phillips Academy.

The role mainly involves weeknights and Saturday mornings, coaching diverse swimmers, and contributing to a growing community recreation program with state-of-the-art facilities.