Varsity Swimming Assistant Coach

Key School Inc; Georgetown East (MD); On-site; USD 2,200 - 2,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Winter stipend

Job summary

Key School in Annapolis, MD, is seeking a qualified Varsity Assistant Swimming Coach for the Winter Athletic Season 2026-2027. The assistant works with the head coach to strengthen the program, balancing individual achievement with team needs and promoting sportsmanship and skill mastery.

Responsibilities include supporting the head coach, ensuring safety, planning and attending practices and meets (about 3 days per week), communicating with parents and students, attending Athletics Department

Qualifications

• Experience in swimming or coaching the sport.
• CPR certification required (certification paid by the School).
• Availability for 4–5 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Support the head coach in managing the team and ensuring athletic safety.
• Plan and attend all practices and meets (practices and meets ~3 days per week).
• Communicate with parents and students effectively.
• Attend Athletics Department meetings and coach coordination sessions.
• Organize and maintain all related equipment for the program.

Skills

Swimming experience

Coaching experience

CPR certified

Job description

Stipend Amount: $2,400Key School is looking for a qualified Varsity Assistant Swimming Coach for the Winter Athletic Season for the 2026-2027 school year.The ideal candidate will work closely with the head coach to strengthen the Athletic program, helping students find the balance between individual achievement and the needs of the team, as well as between broad participation and a deep commitment to their chosen sport. Key students value intense competition and honor good sportsmanship. The program seeks coaches who encourage inclusivity while promoting the students’ commitment to mastering skills, understanding tactics, fostering teamwork, and developing character.The Varsity Swimming Assistant Coach manages the program within the framework of the Athletics Philosophy of the Key School.Responsibilities:Responsible for supporting the head coach in managing the team and ensuring athletic safety, and maintaining compliance with state athletic regulationsPlan and attend all practices and meets (practices and meets are approximately 3 days a week).Communicate with parents and students effectively.Attend meetings with the Athletic Department, the coaching staff, and the Director of Athletics.Organize and maintain all related equipment for the programQualifications:Experience in swimming and/or coaching the sportCoaches are expected to be available for all practices and games; 4-5 days a week.Required to be CPR certified (certification paid by the School). Key School is a member of both IAAM and MIAA.About the SchoolFounded in 1958 by professors from St. John's College, Key School engages children from 2.5 years of age through grade 12 in a progressive, coeducational, college-preparatory, day program on its picturesque 15-acre campus located 4 miles from downtown AnnapolisKey School is a dynamic, tight-knit community deeply committed to ensuring students are supported and challenged to excel educationally and personally and be confident, courageous, critical thinkers prepared to engage with the world. Our Community is as diverse as it is warm and welcoming.Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:Key is particularly interested in candidates with experience in creating inclusive school settings and who are culturally responsive. We are seeking candidates with a commitment to educational equity and justice. We learn and grow both as individuals and as a school community when students and adults of diverse backgrounds, abilities and identities develop an understanding of and respect for our commonalities and differences. Together, we have created a community that reflects diversity across a broad spectrum and will help fulfill Key’s promise to prepare our students for the challenges and responsibilities they will assume in an increasingly connected yet diverse and pluralistic world. The diverse student body is 39% students of color, and 32% of our students receive financial aid to create a socioeconomically diverse community. Learn more about our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging at Key.Please submit a letter of interest, resume, completed application, and three professional references by selecting the link.