Lakewood Aquatics Head Coach

Job Description

Position Summary:

Lakewood Aquatic Sports Club has an immediate opening for an experienced, enthusiastic, and organized Head Swim Coach to lead our year-round competitive swim program. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, coaching expertise, and a passion for developing swimmers of all levels—from beginners to national-level athletes.

About Us:

Lakewood Aquatic Sports Club was established in 1964, it is a non-profit, board governed, head coach led swim team located in Norwalk, CA. The team practices at The Cerritos College swimming pool, located within the Physical Education complex on campus. 

The mission of Lakewood Aquatic Sports Club is to teach young athletes the benefits of commitment, teamwork, and personal growth through the sport of competitive swimming.  

As a team, our vision is to strive to provide a positive, indelible impact in our community through competitive swimming; facilitating through a professional, inspirational and knowledgeable coaching staff, involved and supportive parents, and hardworking, focused and respectful youth swimmers, in a safe and inclusive environment. 

At the foundation of our club, is our core values:

Being Family-focused – We create a family atmosphere that engages parents and supports athletes at all levels of development.

Building Confidence – We believe confidence is at the core of our swimmers’ success.  Through coaching, we nurture the maturation process of the individual in and out of the pool.

Creating Camaraderie – We support each other through team spirit.  Our athletes experience success and setbacks together and forge bonds that last into adulthood.

Fostering Competition – We encourage competition that makes us stronger.  We set individual goals for each swimmer that fosters pride and achievement.

Instilling Accountability – We strive to personify the values that make us unique.  Each individual is responsible for promoting a positive and supportive environment.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3–5 years of coaching experience (head coaching preferred).

• Current USA Swimming Coach Certification 

• CPR and First Aid certifications

• Familiar with team management software (e.g., TeamUnify)

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

• Knowledge of swim meet preparation, athlete development, and technique.

Essential Job Functions: 

• Lead athlete development and oversee all swimming and dryland programs.

• Ensure competitive opportunities, including organizing hosted meets. Attend local and travel meets

• Maintain regular communication with athletes, families, board members, and community stakeholders.

• Supervising current and training new coaches ensuring consistency in coaching philosophy and training methods (e.g. in coaching responsibilities, mentorship, expectations, etc...)

• Developing season training plans for all practice groups and presenting to membership and board members.

• Monitor and assess swimmer progress through regular evaluations, goal-setting, and feedback.

• Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with the latest coaching techniques, training methodologies, and USA swimming best practices.

• Develop meet attendance schedules and enroll swimmers.

• Conduct regular parent meetings to discuss goals, schedules, and expectations.

• Act as a liaison between parents and the coaching staff, addressing concerns promptly and professionally.

• Provide educational resources to help parents understand swimmer development and the competitive swimming process.

• Cultivate a positive team culture emphasizing sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect.

• Plan and coordinate team participation in local, regional, and national competitions.

• Assist with budgeting, fundraising, and sponsorship efforts to support team growth.

• Manage team registration, meet entries, and communication through team management software (e.g., TeamUnify).

• Ensure compliance with all USA Swimming regulations, including certifications and safety protocols.

*These job functions are not all-inclusive and may include other duties as assigned.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and three professional references to:
board@lakewoodaquatics.org

Additional Information:

• Preferred start date:  ASAP. The position will remain open until filled.

• U.S. candidates only. 

• Direct Supervisor:  Board of Directors.

• Compensation:  Competitive salary based on experience ($75,000-$90,000/year)

  • Plus incentivized membership growth bonuses

• Health Benefits:  Included

• Performance based bonuses (Goals met)

• Work Schedule:  Full-time position.  The schedule will vary based on season and business needs.