Senior Assistant Coach

The Baylor Swim Club located in Chattanooga, TN is now accepting applications for a Senior Assistant Coach to help facilitate its’ growing aquatics program.  The Baylor Swim Club is a school-supported and coach-operated USA Swimming club running on the campus of the Baylor School.  The Baylor School is a nationally known prep school that includes day students in grades 6-12, and it features boarding students in grades 9-12 from all over the world. 

The club’s home pool is the Baylor School Natatorium. This multi-million-dollar facility is state of the art, and one of the best aquatic centers in the country.  The indoor pool features 22 short course yard lanes by ten 50-meter long course lanes and is equipped with two moveable bulkheads.

Below are some of the many accomplishments that have been achieved by both the Baylor School swim team and also the Baylor Swim Club.

• Baylor ranks as a Silver Medal team in the USA Swimming Club Excellence Program for the 13th time in the last 14 years
• Baylor Swim Club Produced five USA National Junior Team Members 
• Had five swimmers compete at the FINA World Junior Championships in 2011, one competed in the World University Games in 2019, and One to compete in the FINA World Championships in 2013 & 2017
• Head Coach Dan Flack was named Coach of the United States National Junior team in 2011, 2013, 2017, & 2018. He was also named Southeastern Swimming LSC Coach of the year in 2007 & 2013.
• Baylor School wins combined state title for the 17th year in a row
• Baylor Swim Club had four athletes qualify for the 2020 US Olympic Team Trials.

About the Coaching Position:

This person would work directly with and report to the Head Coach / Director of Competitive Swimming. He/she would be coaching high school athletes that attend the Baylor School and also a group of senior athletes that practice in the afternoon / evenings.   This person must have experience coaching competitive swimming at both the high school and age group levels.  This is a fantastic opportunity to learn and grow with national caliber coaching staff and club.

Desired Qualifications:

• Coaching experience (typically 6 months – 1 year) in competitive high school / age group swimmers.
• Candidate should have current certifications in CPR, First Aid, Swim Coaches Safety Training, and current USA Swimming coaches’ registration in good standing.
• American Red Cross CPR/AED for Lifeguards and Lifeguarding/First Aid certifications, or the ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.
• Must also pass a background check and have either had current Athlete Protection Training and Concussion Training or be in the process of finishing those courses.

Compensation:

• Salary commensurate with experience.  This position consists of approximately 20 hours per week, and 1-2 meets per month.

About the Chattanooga Area

Nestled in a bend of the Tennessee River and surrounded by mountains and lakes, Chattanooga is so beautiful it inspired a community quest to make it the best mid-sized city in America.  The Chattanooga area has received national recognition for the renaissance of its beautiful downtown and redevelopment of its riverfront.  Chattanooga enters the 21st century as one of the most progressive and livable mid-size cities in the US. In this decade the city has won 3 national awards for outstanding "livability.

To learn more about the Baylor Swim Club and the Baylor School, visit our websites at http://www.baylorswimming.org and http://www.baylorschool.org .

Interested applicants should email their resume and cover letter to Director of Operations, Laura Pitman at lpitman@baylorschool.org