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Druid Hills Golf Club

Private golf and social club in Atlanta

Lead Swim Coach

Fitness & Sports InstructionConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAtlanta, GA, USA$28 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Previous 5–10 years of competitive swimming and coaching experience.
  • Strong knowledge of stroke technique, athlete development, and practice organization.
  • Extensive experience using SwimTopia for meet management, entries, relays, and reporting.
  • Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to mentor assistant coaches and interns.
  • Positive attitude with the ability to motivate swimmers of all ages.
  • Current CPR, First Aid, and any required certifications, or the ability to obtain them before the season.

Responsibilities

  • Lead practice planning and workout development.
  • Supervise assistant coaches and interns.
  • Manage meet operations and logistics.
  • Oversee swimmer engagement and team culture.
  • Coordinate awards and recognition.
  • Support communication and daily program operations.
  • Develop daily practice plans and workouts based on the Head Coach's seasonal training objectives.
  • Lead practices when assigned and ensure workouts are executed effectively.
  • Provide instruction, technique correction, and encouragement to swimmers of all levels.
  • Maintain a positive, energetic, and disciplined practice environment.
  • Monitor swimmer progress and communicate observations to the Head Coach.
  • Build positive relationships with swimmers.
  • Foster confidence, teamwork, sportsmanship, and accountability.
  • Create an inclusive environment where every swimmer feels valued.
  • Encourage athlete participation and personal growth.
  • Work in partnership with the Head Coach and submit meet entries using SwimTopia.
  • Create relay lineups and coordinate changes as needed.
  • Maintain extensive working knowledge of SwimTopia, including athlete entries, relay management, scratches, reports, and meet administration.
  • Conduct pre-meet heat sheet reviews and verify athlete entries.
  • Develop and lead age-group-specific warm-up plans for all meets.
  • Support swimmers throughout competitions by providing race strategy, feedback, and encouragement.
  • Assign responsibilities to interns during practices and meets.
  • Maintain regular communication with interns regarding schedules, expectations, and performance.
  • Support the professional development of assistant coaches and future coaching staff.
  • Coordinate weekly and seasonal team awards.
  • Create a fun, encouraging, and positive recognition program.
  • Celebrate swimmer achievements while reinforcing sportsmanship, effort, and team values.
  • Organize team-building activities throughout the season.
  • Plan games, relays, social events, and activities that promote inclusion and team spirit.
  • Foster positive relationships among swimmers across all age groups.
  • Maintain effective communication with the Head Coach and coaching staff.
  • Assist with communicating practice updates, meet information, and team announcements as directed.
  • Address swimmer questions and concerns professionally and respectfully.
  • Attend all scheduled practices and arrive prepared to lead and supervise assigned training groups.
  • Arrive at least 15 minutes before practice to assist with setup, communicate with staff, and prepare for the day's activities.
  • Attend all assigned practices, all dual meets, Time Trials, Bye Week Bash, the Championship Meet, and mandatory Coaches Orientation held at least one month before the season.
  • Assist with setup and breakdown of equipment.
  • Lead assigned practice groups and execute workouts according to the Head Coach's training plan.
  • Communicate scheduling conflicts with the Head Coach as early as possible.
  • Attend all required practices, meets, and team events unless otherwise approved by the Head Coach.
  • Execute high-quality practices aligned with the Head Coach's vision.
  • Demonstrate leadership, professionalism, and accountability on deck.
  • Ensure meets are organized, accurate, and efficiently managed.
  • Mentor interns and assistant coaches while promoting staff development.
  • Foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging team culture.
  • Communicate proactively and work collaboratively with the Head Coach and coaching staff.
  • Be dependable, prepared, and fully engaged at all practices, meets, and team events.

Desired Qualifications

  • Optional fall swim coaching opportunity in August–September.

About the Company

Druid Hills Golf Club

Private golf and social club in Atlanta

Druid Hills Golf Club is a nonprofit private club for members and their families, combining golf, recreation and dining in Atlanta's historic Druid Hills neighborhood. Its wooded golf course was extensively renovated by Bob Cupp to restore its early design, with narrow fairways and few artificial traps. The club hosts the Dogwood Invitational, an amateur golf tournament that raises funds for junior golf and college scholarships. Members can also play tennis, swim or use a fitness center, while dining rooms serve seasonal dishes made with fresh, farm-to-table ingredients. Founded in 1912, Druid Hills Golf Club is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Atlanta, GA
Founded
1912

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