Red River Valley Wahoos Head Swim Coach
Grand Forks, North Dakota | USA Swimming Club | Part-Time, Salaried (non-exempt), Year-Round
About the Red River Valley Wahoos.
The Red River Valley Wahoos are a board-governed, nonprofit USA Swimming club in the ND LSC serving swimmers in Grand Forks and the surrounding region. The club provides a positive, safe, and development focused environment for athletes to swim fast and develop long-term life skills.
RRV Wahoos are approaching a key pivot point for growth. In fall 2027, the club will move into the new Altru Sports Complex with a 50-meter competition pool and warm-water community training pool holding more than 800 spectators. The new facility will be operated by the Grand Forks Park District and owned by the City of Grand Forks.
The Wahoos are seeking a Head Coach who is enthusiastic about swimming, committed to athlete development, and ready to help grow and strengthen the program over the next several years.
Position Summary
The Red River Valley Wahoos are seeking a part-time, salaried (non-exempt) Head Swim Coach to lead the club’s year-round competitive swim program. The ideal candidate will be both a strong on-deck coach and a program leader who can build positive relationships with swimmers, families, assistant coaches, the Board of Directors, and community partners.
The Head Coach will provide leadership across all practice groups, supervise and support assistant coaches, guide athlete skill development and progression, and help create a unified team culture. The club is especially interested in a coach who brings energy, initiative, organization, and a long-term commitment to growing the team and the sport of swimming in the Grand Forks region.
Depending on candidate qualifications and organizational needs, the Head Coach may also have the opportunity to coordinate the club's swim lesson program for the 2026-2027 season prior to transition to the new facility. This position reports to the RRV Wahoos Board of Directors.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit:
• Resume
• Coaching philosophy
• Professional references
• Current USA Swimming certification status, if applicable
Application materials and any questions may be sent to: rrvywahooboard@gmail.com