Varsity Assistant Swim Coaches (2 Positions)

Trinity School, NYC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Seasonal position

Job summary

Trinity School, NYC seeks a part-time Varsity Assistant Swim Coach for the 2026-2027 winter season on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. The role begins November 3, 2026 and ends February 26, 2027, with planning and communication outside the season required.

Practices occur weekdays, with 2:45–5:45 PM and about 8 meets that may run past 5:45 PM. Qualified candidates will have significant competitive swimming experience; a Bachelor's degree is preferred and collegiate swim experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Significant experience with competitive swimming.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; collegiate swim experience is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage relationships with athletes, coaches, and parents.
• Solid understanding of the four competitive strokes and ability to attend practices and meets.

Responsibilities

• Attend practices on weekdays from 2:45 PM to 5:45 PM.
• Attend approximately 8 meets during the season; some may extend beyond 5:45 PM.
• Support athletics program within an independent school setting; communicate effectively with athletes, coaches, and parents.

Skills

Competitive swimming

Organizational skills

Athlete-coach-parent relationships

Stroke mechanics (four strokes)

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Collegiate swim experience a plus

Job description

Trinity School, a co-educational, K-12 institution located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, seeks part-time Varsity Assistant Swim Coaches for the 2026-2027 Winter season. These part-time, seasonal, stipended position begin on November 3, 2026 and end on February 26, 2027, although planning and communication outside of the season is required. The season includes a Thanksgiving break and several other holidays.

Specific qualifications include significant experience with competitive swimming. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred and collegiate swim experience is a plus. Qualified candidates will embrace the unique role of athletics in an independent school setting; have strong organizational skills; have experience in effectively managing relationships with athletes, coaches, and parents; have a solid understanding of the four competitive strokes; and be able to attend practices and meets. Practices occur on weekdays with times varying between 2:45 and 5:45 PM. There are approximately 8 meets which may last beyond 5:45 PM.

Qualified candidates will also possess intellectual curiosity, strong communication skills, commitment to ongoing professional development, openness to others’ ideas, eagerness to extend themselves for others, and a sense of humor.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Trinity School seeks candidates who will add to the diversity of its school community.

Rate of Pay: $5,750.00 for the indoor season (November 3, 2026 - February 26, 2027)