Upper School Swimming Coach

Sacred Heart Greenwich; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Sacred Heart Greenwich in Greenwich, CT is seeking an Upper School Swimming Coach for the 2026-2027 winter season. This part-time position reports to the Director of Athletics and Head Swimming Coach, with a stipend range of $1,500 to $4,500.

The ideal candidate will have college-level coaching experience or equivalent, and will plan practices, supervise student-athletes, and ensure policies are followed while engaging with families and the school community.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching swimming at college level or equivalent.
• Ability to teach sport-specific skills and game strategy.
• Strong communication with young women and families.

Responsibilities

• Implement training plans for student-athletes for competition.
• Plan and run daily practices with coaching staff.
• Attend practices and meets as directed by Head Coach.
• Supervise student-athletes during activities.
• Ensure compliance with school and sport policies.

Skills

Swimming coaching

Team leadership

Communication with parents

Job description

• Date Posted:
  10/15/2026
  
• Date Available:
  11/14/2026
  

Sacred Heart Greenwich has been empowering girls and young women since 1848 in a Sacred Heart Greenwich is an independent, Catholic, college preparatory school for girls (K–12) and coeducational in its early childhood program. Founded in 1848 and located on a beautiful 110-acre campus in Greenwich, Connecticut, the School is part of the international Network of Sacred Heart Schools.

Guided by the Goals and Criteria, Sacred Heart is committed to educating the whole child—intellectually, spiritually, and socially—while fostering a deep commitment to faith, community, social awareness, and personal growth. Relationships and mentorship are at the heart of the student experience, and educators play a vital role in supporting each student's journey.
We are currently seeking an Upper School Swimming Coach to join our Athletic Department for the 2026-2027 winter season.
Position: Upper School Swimming Coach
Reports to: Director of Athletics, Head Swimming Coach
FLSA Status: Exempt, part-time position
Compensation: Stipend $1500- $4500

Job Summary and Duties:

Duties include:

• Implement instruction and training programs to prepare student-athletes for competition; this will include plans for experienced and brand-new players
• Collaborate with coaching staff to plan, organize and run daily practices
• Attend all practices and games at the direction of the Head Swimming Coach and Director of Athletics
• Supervise student-athletes during all team activities
• Comply with Sacred Heart and sport-specific organization policies and procedures
• Assist in maintaining equipment
• Communicate effective with parents and students

Typical practice times are:

• Upper School: Season starts November 14, 2026, 4:15-6:00pm, Monday- Friday; occasional Saturday meets/practices
• Travel with the team for practices and meets is required. Some meets require early departure for Upper School level teams.

Qualifications

The ideal coaching candidate will have experience with the sport at the college level, or equivalent, expertise in teaching sport-specific skills and strategy and the ability to relate and communicate effectively with young women.

The candidate should be energetic, approachable, knowledgeable, and eager to be an active member of a dynamic athletic and learning community.

As members of the international network of Sacred Heart schools, we are committed to attracting and retaining faculty with a passion for teaching, who demonstrate an active faith, practice a deep respect for intellectual values, promote social awareness, build community, and value personal growth and responsibility. Sacred Heart Greenwich is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes candidates who will enhance the cultural diversity of our community.