Full-Time Senior & Age Group Coach

The Opportunity

As a full-time Senior or Age Group Coach, you will join a dynamic family of coaches for the day-to-day development of athletes within your assigned training groups, partner with the Head Coach and Coach Directors in implementation of the season plan, and participate in long-term planning. You will help set the tone for excellence across your site. This is a leadership role for an experienced coach who is ready to build on Machine's culture, drive performance, and invest deeply in the athletes in their practices.

What You’ll Do

Team & Athlete Development

• Lead and/or collaborate on all levels of swimming within the groups assigned to you, taking ownership of athlete progression and seasonal outcomes.

• Design practice that implements the training plans for the group(s) in close collaboration with the Team Head Coach, and implements clear progressions consistent with the established structure of Machine Aquatics.

• Monitor each swimmer’s advancement through the program and create meaningful, measurable season goals for the group.

• Build a strong group culture through community service, team outings, and other functions that connect athletes to one another and to Machine Aquatics.

Group Leadership

• Serve as Head or Assistant Group Coach, overseeing the infrastructure of every practice and the experience of every athlete in the water.

• Determine and approve swimmers' events at competitions, attending the assigned meet when conflicts arise to support the entire Machine team.

• Partner with the site coaching staff to implement the Machine Aquatics dryland program.

• Communicate any changes to practice schedule, swim meets, or Machine activities promptly to the Site Head Coach and the Machine offices.

Meets, Travel & Operations

• Assist in meet operations for competitions hosted by Machine Aquatics.

• Attend travel meets as needed, with all arrangements coordinated through Machine offices and aligned with the season plan set by Machine Aquatics Coach Directors and Head Coach.

• Attend monthly site coaching meetings, and ensure your staff’s attendance at the Machine monthly staff meeting (second Tuesday of each month, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM).

• Be present in the Machine offices on Tuesdays from 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM, as required of all full-time staff.

Schedule & Commitment

This is a full-time, salaried position with benefits including medical, 401K, company phone and annual vacation.
In a typical week, you can expect:

• On-deck practice coaching according to your assigned group schedule.

• Eight to twelve hours of administrative work per week.

• An average of twelve to fifteen hours per month at competitive meets.

• Required presence at Tuesday office hours and monthly staff meetings; absences must be approved by Senior Management in advance.

What we are looking for

• An experienced competitive swim coach with a strong track record of athlete development across age groups and ability levels.

• A confident leader who can run a group, mentor assistant coaches, and represent Machine Aquatics with professionalism on deck and in the community.

• A thoughtful planner who designs training with intention and implementation of a season plan, and can adapt quickly when athletes or conditions demand it.

• A clear communicator who keeps athletes, parents, fellow coaches, and the Machine offices well-informed.

• Aligned with our commitment to compassionate coaching and the long-term well-being of every swimmer in the program.

Qualifications

• Significant experience coaching at a USA Swimming club or comparable competitive program.

• Current USA Swimming coach membership in good standing, including all required certifications (Safety Training for Swim Coaches, CPR/AED, First Aid, Concussion Protocol Training, Athlete Protection Training, and background screening).

• Demonstrated ability to design seasonal training plans, lead practices on deck, and guide athletes through measurable progression.

• Ability to attend travel meets and work a schedule that includes early mornings, afternoons, evenings, and select weekends.

• ASCA certification, college-level competitive swimming background, and prior experience in a senior or head-group coaching role are strongly preferred.

Compensation

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience. Full-time benefits package.

How to Apply

Submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to paris@machineaquatics.com and dan@machineaquatics.com with the subject line “Full Time Coach Application — [Your Name].”

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Machine Aquatics, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to building a coaching staff that reflects the swimmers and families we serve.