HEAD COACH / CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO)

Memphis Tiger Swimmimg; Normal (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Memphis Tiger Swimmimg seeks an experienced Head Coach/CEO with a proven record in developing swimmers and coaches, and in building high-performing training programs. The role focuses on hands-on athletic leadership, mentoring staff, and elevating technical execution across groups.

The Head Coach/CEO leads program philosophy, athlete development, training plans, and competitive strategy, working with a volunteer Board of Directors to guide long‑term direction and organizational success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of competitive swimming coaching experience with proven athlete progression.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience.
• ASCA Level 4 certification (or higher) highly preferred; deep expertise in stroke mechanics and race strategy.
• Current USA Swimming Coach member in good standing with Athlete Protection/Child Abuse Prevention training, Lifeguarding/Safety Training, CPR, First Aid, AED, Bloodborne Pathogens, and background screening.
• Strong organizational abilities and familiarity with TeamUnify and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Direct coaching and curriculum design for Senior Performance and Nationals groups; oversee training plans and progression across all levels.
• Foster a safe, positive team culture, promote sportsmanship, and grow membership toward recognition goals.
• Set workout groups, progression criteria, meet and travel schedules, and oversee hosted competitions and safety compliance.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and mentor assistant coaches; establish development goals and regular staff meetings; ensure Safe Sport adherence.
• Establish and reinforce technical standards for stroke mechanics, starts, turns, and underwater skills across all groups.

Skills

5+ years coaching experience

2+ years supervisory experience

ASCA Level 4 certification

Stroke mechanics expertise

Race strategy knowledge

Safe Sport compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

ASCA Level 4 certification (or higher)

Tools

Microsoft Office

TeamUnify

Job description

The Profile & Leadership Structure

We are seeking a high-energy, sophisticated and experienced coach with deep technical expertise and a modern approach to physiological training and stroke mechanics. The focus of this role is hands-on athletic leadership: inspiring swimmers, mentoring coaching staff, and elevating technical execution across all training groups. We are looking for a leader who loves developing swimmers, developing coaches, and building programs.

MTS is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors responsible for organizational oversight, financial stewardship, and long-term strategic direction. The Head Coach/CEO serves as the professional leader of the organization and is empowered to lead the competitive swimming program, including coaching philosophy, athlete development, training plans, group progression, competitive strategy, and coaching staff leadership.

Optional Executive / CEO Track:

Candidates with strong business administration experience may also assume broader executive responsibilities, including budget development, strategic marketing, community partnerships, and direct oversight of administrative staff. The scope of these responsibilities is negotiable based on the successful candidate's experience and interests.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Leadership & Development

• Direct Coaching & Curriculum: Direct coaching duties for Senior Performance and Nationals groups; design and oversee training plans and seasonal progression across all levels.
• Culture & Growth: Establish a safe, positive team culture promoting discipline and sportsmanship; develop strategies to grow and retain membership toward USA Swimming Club Recognition and Excellence goals.
• Operations & Scheduling: Set workout groups, criteria for advancement, seasonal meet/travel schedules and oversee hosted competitions and safety compliance.

Coaching Staff Leadership

• Mentorship & Supervision: Recruit, train, supervise, and mentor assistant coaches; establish annual development goals and regular staff meetings; ensure coaching staff understand and comply with Safe Sport policies and requirements.
• Technical Consistency: Establish and reinforce consistent technical standards for teaching stroke mechanics, starts, turns, and underwater skills across all practice groups, and ensure assistant coaches are knowledgeable and aligned in how those skills are taught.

Administration & Operations

• Board & Community Liaison: Serve as staff liaison to the Board of Directors, represent MTS within Southeast Swimming, and maintain transparent communication with stakeholders.
• Fiscal & Administrative Oversight: Assist with budget monitoring, marketing, fundraising, meet results communication, and equipment maintenance.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education & Experience: Minimum of 5 years of competitive swimming coaching experience with proven athlete progression; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Supervisory Experience: Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Technical Credentials: ASCA Level 4 certification (or higher) highly preferred; deep expertise in stroke mechanics and race strategy.
• Certifications: Current USA Swimming Coach member in good standing with completed Athlete Protection/Child Abuse Prevention training, Lifeguarding/Safety Training, CPR, First Aid, AED, Bloodborne Pathogens, and background screening.
• Skills: Strong organizational abilities, proficiency in Microsoft Suite, and familiarity with TeamUnify.

Work Schedule, Demands & Compensation

• Schedule: Full-time position with flexible hours required based on team practices, meets, and club operations.
• Physical Demands: Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to supervise activities, demonstrate exercise form, and handle standard physical aspects of coaching (walking,
  standing, lifting).
• Compensation & Benefits: Competitive six-figure package commensurate with experience, potential performance incentives, and relocation assistance.