We are seeking a passionate and motivated Head Coach to lead the University of Utah Club Swimming team for the upcoming season. Our club is a student-run collegiate swim team that combines competitive swimming, team culture, and personal development in a fun but hardworking environment. We are looking for someone who can help elevate the team athletically while fostering an inclusive, respectful, and positive atmosphere.
The Head Coach will be responsible for planning and leading practices, preparing swimmers for competitions throughout the season, and helping create a strong team culture built on accountability, healthy competition, and support for one another. This role involves working with swimmers of varying skill levels, from newer athletes to experienced competitive swimmers, and helping each athlete continue improving both individually and as part of the team.
Responsibilities include:
Lead swim practices 6x times per week
Creating season training plans focused on performance, endurance, and team goals
Attending and coaching at swim meets and championship events
Support team leadership
Promoting a positive, respectful, and competitive team environment
Assisting with swimmer development, and motivation
Ensuring safe training practices and maintaining professionalism with athletes Be able to write sets for new and experienced swimmers.
Preferred qualifications:
Previous competitive swimming and/or coaching experience
Strong communication and leadership skills
Ability to motivate and connect with college-aged athletes
Knowledge of swim training, technique development, and meet preparation
Experience working with teams in a collaborative and energetic environment
This is a great opportunity for someone who loves swimming, enjoys mentoring athletes, and wants to make a meaningful impact on a growing collegiate club program. We are looking for a coach who can balance performance and team culture while helping us continue building a competitive and supportive program.
If you are interested or know someone who may be a good fit, please reach out we would love to connect and discuss the opportunity further.
The University of Utah Club Swim Team was founded in the summer of 2014 by Ethan Beseris, who would serve as the team's first President. Joined by Vice President Matt Bird, Men's Team Captain Jeppesen Feliciano, and Women's Team Captain Melissa Hofmann, the "Founding Four" sought to bring the sport of competitive swimming to all students at the University of Utah. They believed that success in the sport is determined not by an individual's talent but by their willingness to achieve it. Our team is founded on this principle: no task should ever be impossible, provided you have the passion and determination to accomplish it.
At the conclusion of the first successful season of the club swim team, there was an election for new officers. Ethan Beseris remained president with his proven Vice President Matt Bird as the leader of the team, while officers Melissa Hofmann and Jeppesen Feliciano became the team's treasurer and secretary, respectively. The new team captains were Janey Heyman for the women's team and Pierce Darragh for the men's team. Together, these six officers set out to establish a long-lasting framework for a stable team.
The University of Utah Club Swim Team is a non-profit, co-ed, intercollegiate, competitive, and student-run swim team at the University of Utah. Any current student enrolled at the University of Utah can participate, regardless of ability. We have practice six days a week, and swimmers must attend one per week. Our team competes in local and national meets through US Masters Swimming. Competitors at these meets include our team, area US Masters teams, and other CCS teams nationwide. We compete monthly, with schedules announced at the start of the year. The season concludes with the College Club Swimming National Championships.