Head Swim Coach

Mount Saint Joseph Academy is seeking a Head Swimming & Diving Coach for a part-time position in the Athletic Department. The successful candidate will help build players’ confidence and skill, and will exhibit a commitment to a positive and inclusive environment that encourages athletic development, teamwork, and personal growth. She/he will effectively interact with all types of audiences, such as school administrators, colleagues, parents, students, and community members to build our reputation at the highest level. 

Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to Athletic Director Becky Murphy at bmurphy@msjacad.org. 

Role and Responsibilities

The head coach leads the team’s development by providing high-quality instruction and fostering a positive, athlete-centered team culture. Responsibilities will include:

• Training a team of athletes on a constant basis for the ideal physical condition for swim & dive by using proven methods to help improve technical skill advancement, holistic training and performance, and game-day execution 
• Teaching rules and regulations to help athletes develop a high level of understanding.
• Monitoring athlete development and well-being, and helping to maintain a safe and high-functioning training environment for both individual and team.
• Collaborating across coaching staff to ensure consistency of training, standards, goals, selection, and strategies for the team
• Maintaining standards of performance consistent with the Mount’s goals of personal, academic, and athletic excellence 
• Maintaining top quality of team equipment, supplies, facilities, and conditioning materials.
• Report meet results as required.
• Report injuries, incidents, or concerns to the school immediately.  Follow all protocols and directions for appropriate communication with affected persons (school administration, parents, emergency personnel, etc.).
• Instilling the values of hard work, determination, resilience, and teamwork
• Reinforcing a strong team culture rooted in the values of the Mount and Mount Athletics program
• Maintaining consistent, proactive communication with the Athletic Director to ensure alignment on program goals, athlete development, team needs, and adherence to departmental policies and expectations.

The coach will serve as a positive role model and will represent Mount Saint Joseph Academy with distinction while promoting long-term athlete development, performance improvement, and love for the sport.

Schedule
Practices are 5-6 days/week on campus in Flourtown, PA or at Arcadia’s Lenox Pool. The team competes in the Athletic Association of Catholic Academies (AACA) Conference and is a member of PIAA District 1.