Lead Age Group Swim Coach — Develop Young Swimmers

Coast Guard Blue Dolphins Swimming; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time option

Full-time option

Year-round program

Job summary

Coast Guard Blue Dolphins is seeking a Lead Age Group Coach to guide middle school swimmers (11–14) in Hampton Roads, Virginia, with both part-time and full-time opportunities. The role emphasizes coaching development, athlete progression, and collaboration with the coaching and administrative staff.

The ideal candidate will manage daily practices, write age-appropriate workouts, mentor athletes, and help advance swimmers into Senior programs, while maintaining strong communication with families

Qualifications

• Previous competitive swimming coaching experience
• Strong knowledge of competitive swimming technique and athlete development
• Experience working with age-group swimmers, especially middle school–aged athletes
• Ability to independently lead and manage a competitive training group
• Ability to write and implement effective, age-appropriate practices
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills
• Availability for afternoon/evening practices and assigned weekend meets
• Reliable transportation to practice and competition locations
• Ability to obtain and maintain USA Swimming coach membership requirements and related credentials
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and able to provide employment eligibility documentation
• CGBD cannot sponsor employment visas

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily practices for middle school–aged swimmers
• Develop and implement age-appropriate workouts within the seasonal training plan
• Provide strong technical instruction in all four strokes, starts, turns, underwater skills, and racing strategies
• Develop swimmers' aerobic capacity, speed, technique, and racing skills
• Establish individual and group goals and monitor progression
• Create a positive training environment balancing hard work, accountability, development, and fun
• Build relationships with athletes and families to foster confidence and independence
• Communicate effectively with athletes and parents
• Attend meets, including championship and travel competitions
• Assist with meet entries, event selection, and athlete preparation
• Collaborate with coaches across developmental, age-group, and senior programs
• Help prepare swimmers for advancement into Senior groups
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and team activities
• Support the overall mission, policies, and culture of CGBD

Skills

Coaching experience

Athlete development

Communication skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Job description

Coast Guard Blue Dolphins is seeking a Lead Age Group Coach to guide middle school swimmers (11–14) in Hampton Roads, Virginia, with both part-time and full-time opportunities. The role emphasizes coaching development, athlete progression, and collaboration with the coaching and administrative staff.

The ideal candidate will manage daily practices, write age-appropriate workouts, mentor athletes, and help advance swimmers into Senior programs, while maintaining strong communication with families