Elite Head Swimming Coach & Program Director

• Location 200 Military Drive,Chatham, VA, 24531,United States
• Base Pay $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 / Year
• Employee Type Full Time Exempt

Description

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.

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 opportunity
• 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.