Head Coach, Summer Swim Team

Position: Head Coach – Summer Swim Team

Location: Haddon Glen Swim Club- Haddon Heights, NJ
Season: Tuesday, May 26, 2026  – Monday, August 3, 2026
Type: Seasonal

About the Team

The summer swim program offers an exciting opportunity to coach swimming at a longstanding summer swim club that values tradition, teamwork, and a love of the sport.  Our summer swim team includes athletes ages 5-18.  The team competes in five dual Meets, Tri-County Championships (hosted by Haddon Glen this year) as well as approximately 3 Wednesday night ‘B’ meets each season. 

Position Overview

We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic and knowledgeable Head Coach to guide our competitive summer swim program. Previous head coaching experience is a plus, but candidates with strong assistant coaching backgrounds, leadership ability, and a passion for swimmer development will be strongly considered.

The Head Coach will lead daily practices (adjusting from afternoon sessions during the school year to morning practices once school concludes), attend and coach at all meets, and help create a supportive, encouraging environment for swimmers of every age and ability.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote teamwork, sportsmanship, and swimmer development in and out of the water.

• Balance the fun, energetic spirit of a summer swim team with a commitment to hard work, learning, and continuous improvement.

• Motivate swimmers by helping them set achievable goals, celebrating progress, and encouraging consistent effort.

• Create and lead age-appropriate practice plans that support swimmer development and skill progression.

• Provide regular stroke instruction, race strategy, and individual feedback.

• Create A & B meet lineups and submit results to TriCounty.

• Coach all dual meets (A & B) and league championships.

• Create a positive, inclusive, and motivating team culture.

• Communicate effectively with swimmers, parents, assistant coaches, and club leadership.

• Assemble, supervise, and mentor assistant coaching staff.

• Assist with organizing team events, spirit activities, and end-of-season celebrations.

Desired Qualities & Skills

• High energy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude

• Strong communication skills

• Ability to motivate and inspire swimmers

• Compassion, patience, and a commitment to positive coaching

• Desire to help swimmers grow both as competitors and as individuals

• Strong organizational and leadership skills

• Knowledge of stroke mechanics, dryland exercises, and meet preparation

• CPR/First Aid certification preferred

• Lifeguard certification preferred 

Meet Preparation and Technical Responsibilities

• Survey competitors and develop optimal line-ups for all A and B meets, submit meet entries and results in accordance with Tri-County requirements

• Ensure that meet entries are accurate, including correct swimmer placement and lane assignments

Motivational and Team-Building Responsibilities

• Model appropriate professional behavior, including punctuality and preparedness

• Establish individual swimmer goals and reinforce progress throughout the season

• Provide swimmers with direct and constructive feedback after each race

• Collaborate with the coaching staff to determine awards for the end-of-season banquet

Schedule (Day after Memorial Day – First full weekend in August)

• Weekday Afternoons (typically 3:30-6:30pm) from May 26- until school is out (exact date   dependent on Haddon Heights Schools schedule, but usually around June 18th)

• Weekday Mornings (typically 8am-12pm) once school is out until the last practice on July 31st

• ‘A’ Meets occur on Saturday mornings, with several (3-4) Wednesday night ‘B’ meets during the regular season

Compensation

Salary will be discussed during the interview process and is commensurate with experience.

How to Apply

Please send a resume, brief cover letter, and references to HaddonGlenParentAssociation@gmail.com
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.