Head Coach

Daland Swim School; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation (accrued) and sick time

Profit sharing

Training & development

401(k)

Competitive salary

Job summary

Daland Swim School in Thousand Oaks, CA is seeking an experienced Head Swim Coach to lead our competitive team of ~350 athletes across novice, age group, and senior levels. You will oversee daily operations, manage coaching staff across locations, and develop seasonal training plans.

Responsibilities include coordinating competitions, ensuring safety and compliance, and driving athlete development, program growth, and team retention. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of competitive swim coaching experience.
• Current USA Swimming coaching certification and Lifeguard certification.
• Strong knowledge of competitive swimming and stroke mechanics.
• Demonstrated leadership and staff management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to coach swimmers of varying ages and skill levels.
• Willingness to learn the Daland Proven Process.
• Afternoons, evenings, weekends, and some early mornings are required.

Responsibilities

• Coach swimmers of all levels, including dryland training and race prep.
• Develop seasonal training plans and workouts to meet goals.
• Monitor progress and provide technique feedback.
• Lead clinics, private coaching, and occasional camps.
• Coordinate meet entries and supervise home meets.
• Maintain accurate attendance and progression records.
• Communicate professionally with parents and staff.

Skills

Coaching leadership

Communication skills

Athlete development

Team coordination

Education

USA Swimming coaching certification

Lifeguard certification

Job description

Benefits:

• Vacation (accrued) and sick time
• Profit sharing
• Training & development
• 401(k)
• Competitive salary

Head Swim Coach

Daland Swim School | Full-Time

Position Summary

Daland Swim School is seeking an experienced, energetic, and motivated Head Swim Coach to lead our competitive swim team of approximately 350 athletes across novice, age group, and senior levels.

The Head Swim Coach oversees daily team operations, manages coaching staff across multiple locations, develops seasonal training plans, coordinates competitions, and supports athlete development, program growth, and team retention.

Duties & Responsibilities

Coaching & Athlete Development

• Coach swimmers of all levels, including dryland training, stroke development, and competitive preparation.
• Develop seasonal training plans and workouts that support individual and team goals.
• Monitor athlete progress and provide feedback on technique, endurance, and performance.
• Lead stroke clinics, private coaching, and occasional swim camps.
• Coach and motivate athletes at home and away meets.

Staff Leadership & Management

• Lead, manage, and hold accountable assistant coaches across all locations.
• Create cost-effective coaching schedules that maintain consistent, high-quality instruction and supervision.
• Conduct monthly coaches' meetings to align training plans, stroke instruction, and swimmer progression.
• Support coach development, accountability, and retention.

Team Operations & Communication

• Oversee daily swim team operations and coordinate USA Swimming meet schedules and entries.
• Manage home meet execution, including assigning coaching responsibilities.
• Maintain accurate athlete attendance and progression records.
• Communicate professionally with parents, athletes, and staff.
• Support swimmer retention, team enrollment, and overall program growth.
• Collaborate with management on program improvements and team goals.

Safety & Compliance

• Maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive environment for athletes and coaches.
• Enforce pool safety rules, American Red Cross standards, USA Swimming policies, and SafeSport requirements.
• Maintain required certifications and USA Swimming membership in good standing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of competitive swim coaching experience required.
• Current USA Swimming coaching certification and Lifeguard certification.
• Strong knowledge of competitive swimming, stroke mechanics, and athlete development.
• Demonstrated leadership, organization, and staff management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with swimmers of varying ages and skill levels.
• Understanding of, or willingness to learn, the Daland Proven Process.
• Availability for afternoons, evenings, weekends, and occasional early mornings.

Applicants must have previous competitive swim coaching experience to be considered.

Compensation & Schedule

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Generally 2:30 PM-8:00 PM, with approximately one weekend meet per month. Additional hours may be required.