Head Swim Coach

Westminster School; Simsbury (CT); On-site; USD 8,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Westminster School in Simsbury, CT seeks a Head Swim Coach for a November 2026 start. This is a part-time, seasonal, exempt position offering a salary range of $8,000 to $15,000 per year and no benefits eligibility.

The coach will design practices, mentor student-athletes, and collaborate with Admissions and College Counseling to recruit and place swimmers within a competitive program. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in swimming as both player and coach, excellent communication

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the sport as a player and coach.
• Good communication skills and passion for working with young people in a residential setting.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute practice plans.
• Collaborate with the Admissions Office and College Counseling Office to recruit and place student-athletes.
• Communicate with prospective students, current families, and the alumni base.

Skills

Coaching

Swimming

Communication

Residential experience

Job description

Westminster School, one of the leading small independent boarding schools in the country, is a diverse, co-educational high school, a close-knit community of 95 faculty and 430 students (75 percent boarding, 25 percent day students) set on a 200-acre campus in Simsbury, Connecticut. Since its founding in 1888, Westminster School has been committed to the core values of Community, Character, Balance, and Involvement. Our motto – virtute et numine – by grit and grace – defines and distinguishes the Westminster experience, our community, and our alumni.

Westminster School is seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of Head Swim Coach. The position is for a November 2026 start date. Westminster is committed to maintaining highly competitive athletics within the Founders’ League and the NEPSAC.

Duties related to this position include:

• Design and execute practice plans.
• Collaborating with the Admissions Office and College Counseling Office to both recruit and place student-athletes.
• Communicating with various constituencies, including prospective students, current families, and the alumni base.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A strong background in the sport as a player and coach.
• Good communication skills and passion for working with young people in a residential setting.

This is part-time, seasonal, exempt position that offers a competitive salary with a range between $8,000 and $15,000. This position is not benefits-eligible.

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