Head Swim Team Coach

Asheville Jewish Community Center; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Asheville Jewish Community Center seeks a Head Swim Team Coach to lead the Smokin’ Salmon program up to age 18, blending learn-to-swim with competitive development and progressing athletes toward championship meets. Responsibilities include planning practices, coordinating home meets, mentoring swimmers and families, and upholding Safe Sport standards in a welcoming team culture.

USA Swimming credentials within 90 days are required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience coaching competitive swimmers.
• Understanding of swim training methodologies, stroke mechanics, and race strategy.
• Must be in good standing with USA Swimming or willing to obtain within 90 days.
• CPR/AED/First Aid certifications or willingness to obtain within 90 days.
• NC Childcare Background Check.
• Pre-employment background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement swim team practices for swimmers up to age 18.
• Collaborate with coaches and assistants to support practices at all levels.
• Plan meet schedules, implement home meets, coordinate travel, and coach at meets.
• Mentor athletes to reach personal and team goals.
• Prepare advanced swimmers for championship-level competition using best practices.
• Foster a welcoming, inclusive team culture with clear communication.
• Build relationships with swimmers and families to support retention.
• Maintain safe, engaging environments and Safe Sport compliance.
• Teach Learn-to-Swim lessons (2–5 per week) and maintain pool safety.
• Step into lifeguard duties and enforce pool safety guidelines.

Skills

Coaching competitive swimmers

Swim training methodologies

Leadership and mentorship

Motivation and engagement

Age-group and senior swimmers

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Reports To: Aquatics Director
Department: Aquatics
FLSA Classification: Full-Time, 30–35 hrs/wk, Hourly / Non-Exempt
Pay Rate (hourly): $22.00/hr
Updated Date: 9/28/26

Job Summary

The Head Swim Team Coach shares a passion for the sport of swimming and works with children, tweens, and teens in both a learn-to-swim and competitive environment. The AJCC Smokin’ Salmon is a USA Swimming team that has been steadily growing and currently includes athletes up to age 18. Our learn-to-swim program has been teaching children to swim for decades. This position develops and implements a comprehensive swim program for novice, age-group, and senior swimmers, supporting athletes as they progress from local competition to state, regional, and championship-level meets.

AJCC Smokin’ Salmon Head Coach

Plan and implement swim team practices for swimmers up to age 18.

Collaborate with coaches and assistant coaches to support practices at all levels.

Plan meet schedules, fully implement home meets, coordinate travel, and coach at local, state, and regional swim meets.

Mentor athletes at every level to reach their personal and team goals.

Prepare more advanced and elite-level swimmers for championship-level competition utilizing best practices and current training approaches.

Facilitate a welcoming, positive, and inclusive team culture that connects athletes and families to one another through clear communication and opportunities for social engagement.

Build strong relationships with swimmers and families that support athlete retention, family engagement, and continued growth of the swim team.

Maintain a safe and engaging environment that adheres to all Safe Sport standards.

Build future swim team athletes and connections with families by teaching 2–5 Learn-to-Swim lessons each week.

Maintain a safe and organized teaching environment at all times.

Other

Step into lifeguard duties as needed.

Adhere to and enforce all pool safety guidelines.

Communicate regularly and effectively to build positive relationships with swimmers, athletes’ families, aquatics staff, and JCC pool members.

Prepare and clean the pool deck before and after lessons, practices, and meets.

Required Skills/Abilities

Proven experience coaching competitive swimmers.

Understanding of swim training methodologies, stroke mechanics, and race strategy.

A dynamic leader with exceptional communication and mentorship skills.

Passion for preserving our club’s legacy while driving it forward.

Ability to motivate, challenge, and engage swimmers in a positive team environment.

Ability to work effectively with swimmers across a range of ages, abilities, and competitive levels.

Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or GED.

Experience:

2+ years of experience with both age-group and senior club swimmers preferred.

2+ years of experience teaching Learn-to-Swim lessons in a group or private setting preferred.

Certifications:

Must be in good standing with USA Swimming coaching requirements or willing to obtain required credentials within 90 days of employment.

CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid, and Oxygen certifications, or willingness to obtain within 90 days of employment.

NC Childcare Background Check.

Additional:

Must pass a pre-employment background and drug screening.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to:

Safely lift items up to 50 pounds.

Work for prolonged periods while standing, sitting, bending, squatting, and walking, and climb minimal heights.

Work outdoors in seasonal heat, cold, and inclement weather, as well as in loud environments.

Swim and respond appropriately in emergency situations.