Aquatics Assistant Head Coach

Aquatics Assistant Head Coach

Reports to: Head Coach

Locations : Crozet Park, Albemarle Square, Adventure Central

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Position Summary

The acac USA Swim Team is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and relationship-driven Assistant Head Coach to support the continued growth and success of our program. This role works directly alongside Head Coach and plays a key part in daily coaching operations, athlete development, program leadership, and administrative management, with a strong emphasis on building a foundation for long-term success across the team.

We are looking for a coach who is passionate about developing athletes, teaching skills the right way, staying organized, and helping lead a high- functioning, team-centered program.

The acac USA Swim Team is a year-round competitive swim program serving athletes from introductory levels through national-level competition. We believe in a “One Team, One Family” environment that prioritizes both performance and personal development.

Key Responsibilities

Coaching & Athlete Development

• Lead and assist with training groups, with a primary focus on developmental and age group athletes
• Design and implement practices that emphasize technique, skill progression, and training habits
• Provide consistent technical instruction, feedback, and race preparation
• Help guide athletes through long-term progression within the program
• Identify and support athletes transitioning to higher levels of training

Program Leadership

• Work closely with the Head Coach to implement training structure and program direction
• Take ownership of assigned training groups and their development
• Assist in mentoring and supporting assistant coaches
• Maintain consistency in coaching standards, expectations, and messaging across groups

Administrative & Operational Leadership

• Assist with meet entries, deadlines, and roster management
• Help coordinate practice schedules, group placements, and attendance tracking
• Support team communications (emails, updates, reminders to families)
• Assist in organizing team events, meets, and program logistics
• Help manage and maintain team systems (TeamUnify/SportsEngine or similar platforms)
• Ensure organizational consistency across groups and help streamline day-to-day operations
• Take initiative in identifying ways to improve efficiency within the program

Culture & Communication

• Build strong, positive relationships with swimmers and families
• Foster an environment centered on effort, accountability, and team culture
• Communicate clearly and professionally with athletes, parents, and staff
• Uphold and model the values of the acac USA Swim Team

Summer Swim Team Leadership

• Lead and support the acac Summer Swim Team (Jefferson Swim League) during the summer months
• Assist with planning and running practices, meets, and daily team operations
• Provide consistent coaching, athlete development, and team leadership across all levels
• Support alignment between the summer swim team and the year-round USA Swimming program