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May 22, 2026

Head Development Coach/10 & Under Lead Coach

Full time Age Group Coach

Job Description

Head Development Coach / 10 & Under Lead Coach
Calvert Aquatics Club (CAC)
Calvert Aquatics Club (CAC) is one of the fastest growing and most successful competitive swimming programs in Southern Maryland. CAC is committed to developing athletes of all ages and abilities through technical excellence, positive team culture, and long-term athlete development. The club has built a strong reputation for athlete progression, community involvement, and fostering a supportive, family-oriented environment where swimmers are encouraged to grow both in and out of the water.
The Head Development Coach serves as the lead coach for CAC’s Discovery and developmental programming, focusing on swimmers ages 10 & under. This position is responsible for creating and implementing age-appropriate competitive swimming programming that builds strong technical foundations, athlete confidence, team culture, and a lifelong love of swimming.
The ideal candidate is energetic, organized, and passionate about long-term athlete development. CAC is seeking a coach with experience designing and developing age-appropriate competitive swim training programs for young athletes, with the ability to balance technical instruction, skill progression, structure, and fun in a positive learning environment.
Located in beautiful Southern Maryland, Calvert County offers a unique blend of waterfront living, family-friendly communities, excellent schools, and easy access to both Washington D.C, Baltimore, and Annapolis. Known for its scenic Chesapeake Bay views, outdoor recreation, and strong sense of community, Calvert County provides an outstanding quality of life for families and professionals alike.
Coaching Responsibilities
  • Serve as the lead coach for CAC’s developmental groups (primary ages 6-10)
  • Develop and implement a yearly season plan that uses progressive goal setting to support long-term athlete development.
  • Design and lead engaging, age-appropriate practices focused on stroke technique, starts, turns, finishes, and overall swimmer development.
  • Supervise assistant coaches in their implementation of coaching plan.
  • Work with the Head Coach to develop practice and competition schedules for assigned training groups.
  • Submit meet entries for assigned groups.
  • Assist with other training groups as assigned by the Head Coach.
  • Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-energy team culture that supports swimmer retention and confidence-building.
  • Reinforce team standards, sportsmanship, accountability, and athlete safety at all times.
  • Promptly attend all assigned practices, swim meets, and team functions.
Communication Responsibilities
  • Communicate regularly and professionally with parents regarding athlete progress, team procedures, practice expectations, and coaching philosophy.
  • Maintain consistent parent engagement to support a positive team experience and strong swimmer-family relationships.
  • Inform the Head Coach and CAC Executive Committee promptly of issues affecting athletes, staff, or team operations, and recommended solutions.
  • Participate in weekly CAC staff meetings.
  • Collaborate effectively with the coaching staff and administrative team.
Program & Administrative Responsibilities
  • Create and foster relationships with local developmental swimming programs.
  • Develop athlete recruiting and retention strategies.
  • Develop policies and procedures that strengthen CAC’s community-based competitive swim program and promote a positive team culture.
  • Maintain updated calendar of practice schedules, swim meets, events, and updated team/member records on CAC website.
  • Collaborate with the CAC Registrar to ensure swimmers are registered appropriately.
  • Assist with planning and development of CAC home swim meets.
  • Participate in fundraising and community outreach efforts.
  • Participate in professional development activities, in coordination with the Head Coach.
Qualifications & Preferred Skills
  • Prior experience coaching age-group or developmental swimmers (ages 6–10).
  • Demonstrated experience developing age-appropriate competitive swimming programming for young athletes.
  • Strong knowledge of instruction in stroke development, skill progression, and long-term athlete development principles.
  • Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.
  • Positive, enthusiastic, and professional demeanor.
  • Current USA Swimming required coaching certifications, including SafeSport and CPR/AED (or ability to obtain immediately).  Lifeguard certification preferred. 
  • Minimum ASCA Level 2 Certification (or equivalent experience) preferred.
Salary: Pay is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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Calvert Aquatics Club
Calvert Aquatics Club

CAC is an athlete focused, coach operated, and parent owned non-profit organization.  We have 175 swimmers and are located in the metro DC located on the beautiful shore of the Chesapeake and the Patuxent River.

Calvert County offers a family-friendly environment with the state’s lowest crime rate and a public school system consistently ranked in Maryland’s top tier. Residents enjoy a scenic peninsula lifestyle featuring over 140 miles of shoreline, premier waterfront dining, and thousands of acres of protected parkland for outdoor recreation.