Swimming, Assistant Coach

Salary Range : $5,200-$5,500

Phillips Academy seeks an assistant coach for the swimming program for winter season 2026-27.

Working alongside the head coaches of both boys' and girls' swimming, coaching responsibilities include developing novice through advanced swimmers. The assistant coach will work in partnership with the other swimming coaches to lead workouts and support student-athletes on and off the pool deck. All coaches on staff also contribute to meet day operations.

Commitment is approximately 20 hours per week (Monday- Saturday) starting in mid-November through the first weekend in March. Practices are 100 minutes between the hours of 3:15-6:30 p.m. with competitions on some Wednesday and Saturday afternoons (the latter may involve travel). A championship (mid-February) require overnight stay.

The Strongest Applicants Will Have The Following Qualifications

• Ability to positively motivate, inspire and be role model to high-school aged students.
• At least 2 years’ experience coaching in swimming club, high school or college setting, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Swimming experience at high school, college or higher level.
• Be adaptable and enjoy working alongside the current coaching staff
• Ability and willingness to manage a Monday-Saturday practice/game schedule which includes travel to away opponents.
  
  

Phillips Academy is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, application for military service or any other characteristic protected by law. Any offers of employment will be contingent upon successful CORI/SORI, and fingerprinting background checks as well as unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.