Lead Assistant Coach - April 2027 - Jul 2027 Swim Season

Each Lead Assistant Coach will be assigned specific leadership areas and will take ownership of those responsibilities throughout the season. Responsibilities may include:

• →Leading practice planning and workout development.
• →Supervising assistant coaches and interns.
• →Managing meet operations and logistics.
• →Overseeing swimmer engagement and team culture.
• →Coordinating awards and recognition.
• →Supporting 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 effe     ctively.
• 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.

• Prepare and submit meet entries using SwimTopia with the head coach.
• 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.

• Supervise and mentor intern coaches.
• 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.

• 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 ability to obtain prior to

• Sunday, May 2 – Time Trials
• Monday, May 24 – Home Meet vs. AGC
• Tuesday, June 1 – Away Meet vs. PDC
• Monday, June 7 – Home Meet vs. CCC
• Monday, June 14 – Bye Week Bash (Home)
• Monday, June 21 – Away Meet vs. CTCC
• Sunday, June 27 – Championship Meet at Georgia Tech (3:00 p.m.)