Elite Head Swimming Coach & Program Director

Location: Chatham, Virginia

Position: Full-Time

Reports To: Athletic Director

Build a Championship Program

Hargrave Military Academy is seeking an energetic, relationship-driven Elite Head Swimming Coach & Program Director to build one of the premier boarding school swimming programs in the country.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a coach who is passionate about recruiting, developing student-athletes, and building a nationally respected program. The successful candidate will lead all aspects of the Hargrave swimming program while mentoring young men in a college preparatory military environment centered on academics, leadership, character, and athletic excellence.

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Primary Responsibilities

• Build and lead a highly competitive swimming program.


• Develop and implement a year-round recruiting plan to attract talented student-athletes from across the country and internationally.


• Coach and develop swimmers to reach their highest athletic and academic potential.


• Plan and conduct daily practices that challenge athletes of varying ability levels.


• Prepare athletes for success at the collegiate level.


• Develop a positive, disciplined, and competitive team culture.


• Schedule competitions and coordinate team travel.


• Work collaboratively with Admissions to recruit and enroll prospective cadet-athletes.


• Communicate effectively with parents, faculty, athletic trainers, and school leadership.


• Supervise and mentor assistant and developmental coaches.


• Manage the program budget, equipment, and uniforms.


• Represent Hargrave Military Academy with professionalism and integrity on and off campus.


• Support the Academy's mission of developing leaders of character.

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will possess:

• Proven success as a head or assistant swimming coach.


• Demonstrated success recruiting student-athletes.


• Experience developing athletes for collegiate swimming.


• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.


• A passion for mentoring young men both in and out of the pool.


• Knowledge of USA Swimming and high school swimming competition.


• Ability to work evenings and weekends during the season.


• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• USA Swimming coaching certification.


• ASCA certification.


• Experience coaching multiple age groups or high-performance athletes.


• Experience working in a boarding school, college, academy, or similar educational environment.

Hargrave offers a competitive compensation package that may include:

• Competitive salary based on experience


• Campus housing available


• Recruiting and retention incentives


• Health, dental, and vision insurance


• Paid time off


• Tuition remission opportunities


• Access to Hargrave athletic facilities

About Hargrave Military Academy

Founded in 1909, Hargrave Military Academy is one of the nation's premier all-male college preparatory boarding schools. Located in Chatham, Virginia, Hargrave is known for developing young men through academics, leadership, character, and nationally competitive athletics.