Swimming Head Coach

Ephrata Area School District; United States; On-site; USD 3,000 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

The Ephrata Area School District is seeking a dedicated Swimming Head Coach to lead and develop our swimming program. The ideal candidate will be experienced with coaching, possess strong leadership and communication skills, and foster a safe, supportive team environment for student-athletes.

The Head Coach will oversee training plans, meet strategies, and mentor assistant coaches, aiming to elevate performance while ensuring compliance with governing rules and school policies.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching swimming at the high school, college, or club level is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of competitive swimming techniques, training principles, meet procedures, and rules.
• Ability to communicate effectively, motivate student-athletes, and build positive relationships with families and school personnel.
• Leadership qualities that inspire athletes to grow athletically and personally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement training plans and practice sessions to improve technique and performance.
• Lead meets and create strategies to support individual and team success.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to assistant coaches and student-athletes.
• Promote sportsmanship, teamwork, respect, and a positive team culture.
• Coordinate practice schedules, competitions, and logistics with the Athletic Department.
• Communicate effectively with student-athletes, parents/guardians, staff, and officials.
• Monitor progress and provide constructive feedback for development.
• Maintain accurate team records and ensure eligibility and documentation.

Skills

Swimming coaching experience

Leadership

Communication

Mentorship

Team collaboration

First Aid/CPR/AED certification (pref)

Job description

• Position Type:
  Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
  
• Date Posted:
  8/24/2026
  
• Date Available:
  November 2026
  

Swimming Head Coach

The Ephrata Area School District is seeking a dedicated and experienced Swimming Head Coach to lead and develop our swimming program. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the sport, strong coaching and leadership skills, and the ability to create a positive, safe, and supportive team environment. The Head Coach will play an important role in developing student-athletes both in and out of the pool.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement effective training plans and practice sessions to improve athletes' technique, conditioning, confidence, and overall performance.
• Create meet strategies and lead the team during competitions, making timely decisions that support individual and team success.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to assistant coaches and student-athletes.
• Promote sportsmanship, teamwork, respect, accountability, and a positive team culture.
• Coordinate practice schedules, competitions, team meetings, transportation needs, and other program logistics in collaboration with the Athletic Department.
• Communicate effectively with student-athletes, parents/guardians, assistant coaches, school personnel, officials, and pool/facility staff.
• Monitor student-athlete progress and provide constructive feedback to support individual development.
• Maintain accurate team records and ensure required eligibility, participation, and athletic documentation is completed.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of student-athletes during practices, competitions, travel, and all team activities, including adherence to pool safety procedures and emergency protocols.
• Maintain compliance with all Ephrata Area School District, Lancaster-Lebanon League, District III, PIAA, NFHS, and applicable pool/facility rules, regulations, and policies.

Qualifications:

• Previous coaching experience in swimming at the high school, college, club, or comparable level is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of competitive swimming techniques, training principles, meet procedures, and rules.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, motivate student-athletes, and build positive relationships with families and school personnel.
• Leadership qualities that inspire student-athletes to grow both athletically and personally.
• Ability to work collaboratively with assistant coaches, the Athletic Department, school administration, and pool/facility personnel.
• Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification is preferred.
• Must complete and maintain all required PIAA, NFHS, Pennsylvania Department of Education, and District coaching education, rules interpretation, health and safety, and child abuse recognition trainings, as applicable.

Applicants must possess the following clearances with results obtained within the last 12 months: Act 34 Pennsylvania Criminal History Record Check, Act 114 FBI Criminal History Record Check, and Act 151 Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Certification. The Ephrata Area School District also requires the completion of the Act 168 forms, pre-employment drug screening, physical, and TB test upon offer of employment.

Status: Seasonal
Salary: Based upon the current Collective Bargaining Agreement and coaching experience