Head Varsity Swim Coach

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Professional San Francisco, CA, US

8 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $39.59 To $55.39 Hourly

Job Title:

Head Varsity Swim Coach
Classification:
Temporary, Non-Exempt, Seasonal

Reports To:

Athletic Director, Associate Athletic Director

Job Purpose:

Fostering Excellence, Growth, and Community

The Head Varsity Swim Coach at The Urban School of San Francisco is responsible for leading and mentoring student-athletes while building a competitive, inclusive, and developmentally focused swim program. The coach fosters a positive team culture rooted in sportsmanship, discipline, teamwork, and personal growth, while promoting a love of the sport and supporting the holistic development of student-athletes in alignment with Urban’s mission and values.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Establish a Positive Culture:
Cultivate and sustain a respectful, inclusive, and high‑performing team environment among swimmers, coaching staff, and the broader Urban athletic community.

Athlete Development:
Design, implement, and oversee progressive, age‑ and ability‑appropriate swim training programs focused on technique, conditioning, race strategy, and long‑term athlete development.

Team Building:
Create opportunities for team bonding and community‑building beyond daily practices to strengthen cohesion and mutual support.

Staff Management:
Recruit, train, and supervise assistant and/or JV swim coaches, ensuring consistency in coaching philosophy and practice standards.

Health & Safety Compliance:
Maintain flexibility and preparedness to adjust training, meet procedures, and program operations in accordance with school, league, and public health guidelines.

Practice Management:
Plan, lead, and supervise all practices with a focus on safety, efficiency, and skill progression.

Meet Day Execution:
Attend all swim meets, prepare lineups, manage events, and provide effective race‑day coaching and feedback.

Scheduling & Logistics:
Collaborate with the Athletic Department to develop and finalize the season practice and meet schedule, including pool time coordination.

Record Keeping:
Maintain records of personal times in an organized document that can be shared with the team, parents and the athletic director.

League Participation:
Represent the program at all required league, conference, and school meetings, including pre‑ and post‑season gatherings.

Team Travel:
Supervise student‑athletes during team travel, including riding the team bus or coordinating coverage with assistant coaches as needed.

Stakeholder Communication:
Maintain clear, consistent, and professional communication with swimmers, families, and team representatives regarding schedules, expectations, meet results, and program updates (minimum weekly communication).

Reporting:
Promptly report meet results to the Athletic Department and ensure accurate and timely entry into platforms such as Max Preps or other league‑required systems.

Equipment & Uniform Management:
Oversee the inventory, care, and distribution of team equipment and uniforms, including end‑of‑season collection.

Professional Engagement:
Participate fully in coaching meetings, department meetings, and school‑required professional development sessions.

Experience:

Demonstrated competitive swimming and/or coaching experience at the high school or collegiate level.

Sport Knowledge:
Strong, current knowledge of competitive swimming techniques, training methodologies, meet strategy, and rules.

Leadership & Interpersonal

Skills:

Ability to motivate and inspire adolescents; organized, patient, positive, and effective in building relationships with student‑athletes.

Certifications:

Current CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguard Certification (or ability to obtain prior to the season).

Significant time commitment, including early mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends for practices, meets, and travel.

Ability to stand and move poolside for extended periods.

Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 40 lbs of equipment (e.g., timing systems, lane lines, kickboards).