Middle School Swimming Assistant Coach

Pace Academy Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 2,000 - 4,000; Part time

Job summary

Pace Academy Inc in Atlanta, Georgia is looking for a part-time Assistant Coach for the Middle School Boys/Girls Swimming team for the 2026-2027 winter season. This temporary position involves coaching practices and competitions, requiring swimming experience and strong leadership skills.

The successful candidate will embody Pace Academy's commitment to diversity and inclusion while promoting sportsmanship and effective communication among players, parents, and staff.

Qualifications

• Possess and maintain a coaching philosophy in accordance with Pace Academy's mission.
• A strong commitment to the student-athlete concept.
• Energy and creativity to engage with students.

Responsibilities

• Support various aspects of the swimming program.
• Team coaching with the coaching staff on a daily basis.
• Represent Pace Academy professionally.

Skills

Swimming experience

Effective leadership and coaching skills

Good communication skills

Self-motivation and team-player mentality

Understanding of swimming

Job description

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Part-time Regular Atlanta, GA, US

MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS/GIRLS SWIMMING - ASSISTANT COACH

Pace Academy is an independent college preparatory school in Atlanta, Ga., with an enrollment of 1,115 students in Pre-First through 12th grade. The school strives to provide an environment that cultivates a spirit of service, respect for diversity, global citizenship and character. Our commitment to a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture is reflected in a community in which differences are embraced, and students, parents, faculty and staff have a sense of belonging. At Pace, we hire culturally competent and responsive candidates who believe in the critical importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in the life of a school and can effectively incorporate those principles in their professional roles. Pace actively seeks candidates from historically underrepresented populations.

Pace is hiring an assistant head coach for the Middle School swimming team for the 2026-2027 winter season. This position reports to the Head Swim Coach and Director of Athletics.

WORK HOURS AND EXPECTATIONS

A part-time, October to December seasonal appointment. Responsibilities include practices (1.5 hours) Monday-Friday and meets (2-3 hours) on weekdays/Saturdays. All coaches are employed on an annual basis, and continued employment is based on a season review.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The assistant coach is responsible for supporting various aspects of the swimming program. The assistant coach is required to abide by the rules and regulations established by Pace Academy and the Metro 10, our Middle School league.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE

• Possess and maintain a coaching philosophy that is in accordance with the mission of Pace Academy
• A strong commitment to the student‑athlete concept
• Swimming experience and understanding of swimming
• Effective leadership and coaching skills
• Good communication skills with players, parents and the Athletics Department
• Energy, creativity, self‑motivation and a team‑player mentality

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Team coaching with the coaching staff on a daily basis
• Represent Pace Academy and the swimming program in a professional manner and within the bounds of good sportsmanship.

This is a temporary, seasonal position that is compensated with a coaching stipend.