Part-Time Germantown Academy Aquatic Club (GAAC) Senior Lead Assistant Coach

Germantown Academy  

We inspire students to be: Independent in Thought • Confident in Expression •  

Compassionate in Spirit • Collaborative in Action • Honorable in Deed 

Position Title: Part-Time GAAC Senior Lead Assistant Coach

Germantown Academy is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory day school located on a beautiful 126-acre campus in the Fort Washington suburbs near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school serves more than 1,200 students in grades PK-12. Founded in 1759, GA is America’s oldest non-sectarian day school with rich traditions and a strong commitment to ongoing innovation of curricular and pedagogical practices. 

Germantown Academy is committed to the work of equity and inclusion and believes that equal opportunity in all aspects of employment supports the mission of the school and the successful attainment of our strategic objectives. Candidates must exhibit an appreciation of, a sensitivity to, and a respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying socioeconomic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds.  

Position Purpose: The Lead Assistant (LA) will assist the Head Coach (HC) with student-athlete development, club development, and training and competition development at the senior level. The LA will also assist the HC in ensuring that Germantown Academy continues to develop the best prepared student-athletes and coaches in the world.  In conjunction with the HC the LA will play a pivotal role in leading GAAC athletes and facilitating general club management. We are seeking candidates for a part-time, 12-month position (26 hours per week) to join our community beginning November 2026.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3 plus years of competitive swimming/coaching experience
• Current registered USA Swimming Coach

Coaching and Team Responsibilities

-                      Assists the HC with the oversight and direction of the senior program

-                      Helps establish an environment that fosters a positive team attitude, encourages self-discipline, sportsmanship, self-control, and personal responsibility

-                      Lives the GA mission

-                      Assists the HC with the development and implementation of incentives to motivate athletes to achieve individual and team goals

-                      Assists the HC with training design

-                      Promotes a positive self-image through constructive feedback to athletes

-                      Assists with workout management to maximize athlete opportunity and potential

Communication

-                      Meets daily with the HC to discuss the progress of the senior program

-                      Notifies the HC of any significant problems in the senior training group

-                      Maintains effective relations with business leaders, community groups, media representatives, and facilities personnel

-                      Promotes GA and GAAC in a positive manner

-                      Maintains a close affiliation with swimming organizations such as USA Swimming and Middle Atlantic Swimming

-                      Communicates appropriately with parents as needed

Program Growth

-                      Assists the HC with the recruiting of new club members

-                      Assists the HC with the development and distribution of recruiting materials

-                      Participates in the planning of and attends all fund-raising activities for the club

-                      Actively involved in the planning, development, management, and promotion of club hosted swim meets

Administrative Responsibilities

-                      Attends all scheduled staff and administrative meetings

-                      Provides input to the HC for seasonal, yearly, and quad meet-planning

-                      Maintains continued athlete recruitment through phone calls, emails, and exit interviews

-                      Assists the coaching staff with all meet entries

-                      Has the authority to use the club credit card for expenditures that are approved by the HC/and or/office manager

-                      Assists the HC and club administrator with all planning, travel arrangements, and billing for meets and team activities

Team Travel and Meet Responsibilities

-                      Attends all meets that are assigned by the HC

-                      assists the HC with the distribution of specific meet information to athletes, parents, and staff members in a timely manner

-                      Assists with communication to parents, athletes, and staff members all important times and deadlines for swim meets

-                      Provides timely coaching instructions and feedback to athletes and is easily accessible throughout the entire meet

-                      Remains at meets until all GAAC swimmers have completed their swims or until they are no longer needed or until they are released by the HC

-                      Assists with the preparation of GAAC hosted meets

Performance of Duties

-                      Maintains professional integrity

-                      Complies with the USA Swimming code of conduct

-                      Always lives the GA Mission

-                      Represents the club with composure and good moral character

-                      Acts as a positive role model for athletes

-                      Always maintains a professional appearance while representing the club

Professional Development Responsibilities

-                      Seeks and attends professional, educational opportunities

Other Duties

-                      The HC may assign other responsibilities and duties as needed