Head Coach, Cerritos CA

Join a rising program as Head Coach of Cerritos Aquatic Club. This part-time role (~15–16 hours/week) includes hands-on, on-deck coaching—ideal for a motivated leader eager to make an impact, guiding swimmers’ technical development, inspiring performance, and helping drive CAC’s continued growth into an elite USA Swimming club. With strong administrative and parental support, you can focus on what you do best: coaching and competition.

Based at our indoor home pool in Cerritos, the Head Coach will have access to training tools including a GoPro for underwater video analysis, iPad, resistance bands, cords, and Arena gear through our sponsorship.

The ideal candidate excels in teaching stroke technique, builds trust with families through effective instruction and feedback, and provides the comprehensive technical coaching that athletes need. This individual is consistent, reliable, and models a positive, growth-minded approach on deck and at meets.

The Head Coach will also mentor assistant coaches to ensure a unified approach across all groups. CAC seeks a coach who shares our vision for growth and is eager to help shape the club’s next stage of growth and success

Opportunities with CAC

● Lead a fast-rising, competitive program with a strong base of young talent.

● Be part of a club transformation toward elite competition.

● Represent CAC as the Metro LSC Age Group Chair, playing a key role in shaping swimming in Southern California.

● Collaborate with an engaged Board, supportive families, and motivated swimmers.

Responsibilities

● Lead age group and senior practices with a focus on technical excellence, skill development, and competitive performance.

● Design and implement seasonal training plans aligned with USA Swimming standards and CAC’s long-term vision.

● Mentor and collaborate with assistant coaches to ensure consistent, progressive instruction and a unified coaching philosophy across all groups.

● Foster a positive, disciplined, and team-centered culture that builds athlete confidence and engagement.

● Serve as a technical resource for swimmers and families, providing comprehensive instruction that meets each athlete’s needs within the program.

● Model consistency and reliability through dependable attendance at all assigned practices and meet, including championship meets and travel meets.

● Communicate effectively with athletes, parents, staff, and the Board to support alignment and transparency

● Attend:

o Monthly CAC Board meetings

o Metro LSC monthly meetings (as a part of the Metro Committee)

o Other SCS/USA Swimming meetings required of Head Coaches

Experience:

• swim coaching: 5 years (Preferred)

Compensation:

Commensurate with experience