What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Swim Coach & Aquatics Director position at Hargrave Military Academy?
Hargrave Military Academy is looking for a Program Director (PD) to take this sport to the next level. As a PD, the goal is to build the entire program into a program of athletic excellence. The PD will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the aquatic facility, team scheduling, team practices, and oversee and support the middle school, junior varsity, and varsity programs. As Head Coach of the Elite Team, the responsibility is to provide challenging yet age/skill appropriate workouts to each individual athlete to ensure that the athlete can meet his full athletic potential, with the goal to see the athlete swim at a higher educational institution after graduating Hargrave. In addition, Hargrave is home to the co-ed community swim club - Hargrave Aquatics. The PD will be responsible for team scheduling, and team practices.
The PD is a strong, effective, and efficient communicator that can listen first, and speak clearly with a diverse group of individuals including Middle, and High-school Cadets; Faculty and Staff; Officials; Parents; and Hargrave Leadership.
Facility Highlights:
- Olympic-sized competition pool with 8 lanes (50 meters) and 22 lanes (25 yards) with a depth of 4.5 feet to 16 feet.
- The main competition area is 10 lanes, with a depth of 13-16 feet.
- 2-1 meter diving springboards; and 1-3 meter springboard.
- Colorado Time System 6 with automatic and semi-automatic timing.
- Myrtha Starter Blocks (purchased 2026).
- Contemplas Camera System (purchased 2026).
- Destro Double Towers (purchased 2026).
- Kiefer Wave Eater II lane lines (purchased 2026).