Ridgefield Aquatic Club Seeks Experienced Assistant Coach for Competitive Swimmers

Ridgefield Aquatic Club is seeking an experienced full-time assistant coach who brings energy technical knowledge sound judgment and a genuine commitment to long-term athlete development. RAC is a private nonprofit coach-led and parent-supported year-round USA Swimming club serving swimmers from pre-competitive development through national-level training. RAC competes within Connecticut Swimming. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Annual base salary 49000-55000 based on experience and qualifications Eligibility for a performance bonus of up to 5000 5250 annual health-insurance stipend 1200 annual phone allowance 1000 annual retirement contribution 14 paid vacation days Approved expense reimbursement SCHEDULE Weekday afternoons and evenings meets weekends travel and regular administrative hours. Start date as soon as mutually agreed. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Lead assigned competitive and or Olympic Way squads and provide coverage across other groups as needed. Develop seasonal and daily training plans emphasizing technique age-appropriate progression racing skills physical literacy and the USA Swimming American Development Model. Create a safe positive disciplined and motivating environment for swimmers of varied ages and abilities. Attend assigned practices meets championship competitions team events staff meetings and professional-development activities. Support meet selection eligibility review entries relays travel planning deck assignments and post-meet follow-up. Track attendance athlete progress goals and coach observations. Communicate professionally with swimmers and families through approved team channels. Follow USA Swimming Safe Sport requirements MAAPP the USA Swimming Safe Sport Code and RAC policies. Collaborate with the Head Coach CEO and squad leads to maintain consistent curriculum expectations and group transitions. Contribute to swimmer recruitment retention tryouts evaluations clinics and other club initiatives. Maintain regular administrative hours and provide requested program updates. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Prior competitive swim coaching experience and demonstrated ability to teach stroke technique and racing skills. USA Swimming coach membership in good standing or ability to satisfy all applicable membership and safety requirements before athlete contact. Strong written verbal organizational and interpersonal skills. Ability to work collaboratively accept feedback exercise sound judgment and communicate appropriately with minors and families. Availability for evenings weekends championship meets and occasional travel. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience leading an age-group or senior training group within a USA Swimming club. USA Swimming University education American Development Model education ASCA coursework or comparable professional development. Experience with meet-entry and team-management systems athlete tracking and parent communications. College degree in coaching education kinesiology sport management or a related field. Ridgefield Aquatic Club is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process are available upon request. Email a résumé and cover letter to Head Coach CEO Emmanuel Lanzo at [email protected]. (Expanded version in English to match the Vietnamese article length including repeated explanations of each section benefits schedule responsibilities qualifications and context on swimming clubs in the US and Connecticut Swimming community.)