Part Time Swimming Coach

Founded in 1905 and serving nearly 1,000 day and boarding students from 28 states and 19 countries, McCallie is one of the country’s premier independent schools and a national leader in educating boys in grades 6-12. McCallie takes an expansive view of education, seeking to form the whole boy. In his journey to manhood, McCallie comes alongside the student and supports his mental, spiritual, physical, and emotional development.

McCallie GPS Aquatics is a growing competitive swim program dedicated to developing swimmers of all levels—from beginners to advanced athletes—while fostering sportsmanship, discipline, and a positive team culture. We are seeking a knowledgeable and enthusiastic Part-Time Swimming Coach to join our coaching staff.

The Part-Time Swimming Coach will work directly with swimmers to develop stroke technique, endurance, race strategy, and overall competitive performance. This role requires prior competitive swimming experience and/or coaching experience, along with strong leadership and communication skills. 

Typical Practice Schedule:

Monday 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Tuesday 5:30-7:30 p.m. 

Wednesday 6:00-7:30 p.m. 

Friday 5:30-7:00 p.m.

Saturday 10:00-11:30 a.m.

This is a part-time hourly position with scheduling that will include evenings and weekends. It is considered non-exempt under the FLSA, and it is not eligible for benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and lead swim practices for assigned training groups
• Provide technical instruction in all four competitive strokes, starts, and turns
• Develop season training plans in collaboration with the Head Coach
• Offer constructive feedback to swimmers to improve performance
• Promote a safe, positive, and team-oriented training environment
• Attend swim meets as scheduled and assist with race preparation and athlete support
• Communicate effectively with swimmers, parents, and coaching staff
• Ensure compliance with all safety and organizational policies

• Competitive swimming experience (high school, club, collegiate, or higher) and/or prior swim coaching experience
• Strong knowledge of stroke mechanics, training methods, and race strategies
• Ability to motivate and positively engage athletes of varying skill levels
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Deep understanding of, support for, and desire to live out McCallie’s mission for the good of McCallie boys - including both the school’s Christian foundation and its commitment to the ideals of honor, truth, and duty

Preferred:

• Previous experience coaching age group or competitive swimmers
• Lifeguard, CPR, and First Aid certifications (or willingness to obtain)
• USA Swimming certification (or willingness to obtain)