Swimming & Diving Varsity Assistant Coach

Sidwell Friends School; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Sidwell Friends School in Washington, DC seeks a part-time Seasonal Swimming & Diving Varsity Assistant Coach for the 2026/2027 school year. The role reports to the Swimming & Diving Head Coach and Athletics Director and supports recruiting, scheduling, and coaching the varsity team.

The candidate should have 1–3 years coaching experience at middle/high school level, strong communication, and availability for evenings/weekends; background check and CPR/First Aid required.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years experience as an assistant or head Swimming & Diving coach at middle/high school level.
• Demonstrate effective coaching skills and techniques, and be knowledgeable of the rules, regulations, and strategies.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with administrators, parents, and students.
• Available to work nights and weekends.
• Background check, CPR Certification, First Aid training, Bus training required on hire.

Responsibilities

• Represent Sidwell Friends and the Swimming & Diving Program professionally in all aspects, including recruitment and coaching.
• Coordinate development and promotion of the program; assess players and determine game strategy.
• Organize and schedule practice sessions; direct individual and small group activities.
• Plan preseason meeting with athletes and parents before the first official game.
• Maintain and secure all equipment and uniforms.
• Adhere to school league rules and regulations; uphold Quaker values.

Skills

Coaching skills

Team management

Communication

Job description

Welcome to the Human Resources Department at Sidwell Friends School. Sidwell Friends prides itself in offering a high quality educational experience to those who will lead the next generation. To that end, we are seeking qualified individuals with the knowledge, skills and abilities to enhance the student experience at Sidwell Friends. We encourage you to review the job postings below and to contact us for additional information.

Swimming & Diving Varsity Assistant Coach

Department: PE -Girls Swimming & Diving

Location: Washington, DC

Position Start Date: 2026/2027 SY

Status: Seasonal

Sidwell Friends School, a coeducational Quaker day school, seeks a part-time seasonal Swimming & Diving Varsity Assistant Coach for the Washington, D.C. campus. Leading with Sidwell Friends School (SFS) values, the Assistant reports to the Swimming & Diving Head Coach and Athletics Director and is responsible for initiating various aspects of the Swimming & Diving Program such as recruiting Sidwell athletes; scheduling opponents; training and coaching the Varsity team; training and coaching student-athletes; participating in the selection and evaluation process for seasonal assistant coaches; participating in professional development activities that add value to their coaching performance; attending mandatory meetings, other training, and SFS community programming.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Represent Sidwell Friends and the Swimming & Diving Program professionally in all aspects, including during the recruitment of Sidwell scholars, training, and coaching the members of the Swimming & Diving Program—model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Coordinate the development and promotion of the Swimming & Diving Program; assess players’ skills and assign team positions; and determine game strategy based on the team’s capabilities and follow established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
• Organize and schedule practice sessions; organize and direct individual and small group practice activities/exercises.
• Plan, organize, and conduct a preseason meeting with all student-athletes and parents before the first official game.
• Maintain and secure all Swimming & Diving equipment and uniforms.
• Abide by SFS, Independent School League, Mid-Atlantic Conference, and District of Columbia State Athletic Association rules and regulations.
• Maintain a high standard of integrity in all aspects of team management that fosters a culture that promotes the School’s Quaker values and the student’s academic experience and intentionally integrates the School’s core values as the framework to coach and build athletic programs. A thoughtful approach and desire to constantly improve and innovative thinking are essential to the success of this role.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience as an assistant or head Swimming & Diving coach at middle and high school levels
• Demonstrate effective coaching skills and techniques, and be knowledgeable of the rules, regulations, and strategies.
• Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students.
• Available to work nights and weekends.
• As a condition of employment, the selected candidate will complete and clear a background and fingerprint screening before the first day of work. Upon hire, they will obtain CPR Certification, First Aid training, Bus training, and other requirements immediately, upon hire.

Compensation

• Stipend $2,675.00-$3,852.00. Stipend will be commensurate with experience and qualifications

Sidwell Friends School affirms the centrality of diversity and inclusion in all aspects of academic and campus life. Honoring a multiplicity of voices, we celebrate shared joys and address tensions productively. Together, we are guided by Quaker testimonies and seek to answer the question, “How do we nurture a sense of belonging in our community and demonstrate our commitment to a just world.”

Sidwell Friends School
Human Resources Department
3825 Wisconsin Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20016