Academy Head Coach & Head of Grassroots Swimming
Academy Head Coach & Head of Grassroots Swimming
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23-08-2025
Job Description
Academy Head Coach & Head of Grassroots Swimming
The St. James Springfield VA
Full-Time Leadership Role Elite & Developmental Program Oversight
Full-Time Leadership Role Elite & Developmental Program Oversight
Why This Role Matters
This dual-role position is at the heart of The St. James swim ecosystemfrom first-time swimmers to college-bound athletes. As Academy Head Coach youll lead the development and execution of our high-performance swim program. As Head of Grassroots Swimming youll oversee our instructional and club-level swim offerings. Together these programs represent the full athlete pipeline under one roofand your leadership ensures both systems thrive.
What Sets Us Apart
- Comprehensive Infrastructure: A 700000-gallon competition pool and 6000 sq. ft. water park supporting daily instruction training and competition
- Dual-Sector Oversight: Lead both elite performance and developmental swimming in one integrated system
- Built-In Resources: Access to performance training recovery nutrition and academic support through internal partnerships
- Community-Centered Reach: Grow programs that serve Northern Virginia swimmers across all levels and backgrounds
- Strategic Leadership: Direct coaching staff curriculum design competition calendars and talent pipelines
Key Responsibilities
Academy Swimming Elite-Level Oversight
- Design and manage a high-performance training curriculum for year-round Academy athletes
- Develop personalized athlete development plans including technical strength mental and tactical components
- Build a competitive meet calendar aligned with national qualifying standards (Futures Juniors Trials etc.)
- Recruit hire and lead a staff of performance coaches; ensure consistency in methodology and standards
- Facilitate college recruiting and advancement through strong collegiate and professional swim network connections
- Partner with Academy academic leadership to support student-athlete success in both academics and sport
Grassroots & Club Program Development
- Oversee the design and delivery of swim lessons developmental teams age-group training and seasonal clinics
- Build a scalable curriculum aligned with USA Swimming and LTAD (Long-Term Athlete Development) frameworks
- Establish family communication protocols and swimmer progress tracking tools
- Develop hire and mentor coaching and instructional staff across all age groups and skill levels
Operational Leadership
- Ensure facility usage supports both competitive training and community access
- Coordinate with internal departments (Aquatics Performance Events Operations) for facility readiness and support
- Track athlete performance and retention metrics to inform program improvement and growth
- Represent The St. James professionally with families schools and the regional swimming community
What You Bring
- Bachelors degree in Sport Management Education or related field (Masters preferred)
- Minimum 7 years of coaching/program leadership experience with at least 3 in a senior-level or head coach role
- Proven track record of athlete development team growth and college-level placements
- In-depth understanding of elite stroke technique training methodology and competitive pathways
- Experience managing staff and scaling multi-tiered swim programming
- Excellent leadership communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work evenings weekends and travel as needed
- Passion for swimming and a belief in long-term athlete development
The Opportunity
This is a defining role in a regionally respected multi-layered aquatics department. If youre driven to elevate athletes grow sustainable programs and lead from both the deck and the boardroomthis is your platform.
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