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Elite Head Swimming Coach & Program Director
Location: Chatham, Virginia
Position: Full-Time
Reports To: Athletic Director
Build a Championship Program
Hargrave Military Academy is seeking an energetic, relationship-driven Elite Head Swimming Coach & Program Director to build one of the premier boarding school swimming programs in the country.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a coach who is passionate about recruiting, developing student-athletes, and building a nationally respected program. The successful candidate will lead all aspects of the Hargrave swimming program while mentoring young men in a college preparatory military environment centered on academics, leadership, character, and athletic excellence.
Primary Responsibilities

• Build and lead a highly competitive swimming program.
• Develop and implement a year-round recruiting plan to attract talented student-athletes from across the country and internationally.
• Coach and develop swimmers to reach their highest athletic and academic potential.
• Plan and conduct daily practices that challenge athletes of varying ability levels.
• Prepare athletes for success at the collegiate level.
• Develop a positive, disciplined, and competitive team culture.
• Schedule competitions and coordinate team travel.
• Work collaboratively with Admissions to recruit and enroll prospective cadet-athletes.
• Communicate effectively with parents, faculty, athletic trainers, and school leadership.
• Supervise and mentor assistant and developmental coaches.
• Manage the program budget, equipment, and uniforms.
• Represent Hargrave Military Academy with professionalism and integrity on and off campus.
• Support the Academy's mission of developing leaders of character.

Qualifications
Ideal candidates will possess:

• Proven success as a head or assistant swimming coach.
• Demonstrated success recruiting student-athletes.
• Experience developing athletes for collegiate swimming.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• A passion for mentoring young men both in and out of the pool.
• Knowledge of USA Swimming and high school swimming competition.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends during the season.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• USA Swimming coaching certification.
• ASCA certification.
• Experience coaching multiple age groups or high-performance athletes.
• Experience working in a boarding school, college, academy, or similar educational environment.

Compensation & Benefits
Hargrave offers a competitive compensation package that may include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Campus housing opportunity
• Recruiting and retention incentives
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Paid time off
• Tuition remission opportunities
• Access to Hargrave athletic facilities

About Hargrave Military Academy
Founded in 1909, Hargrave Military Academy is one of the nation's premier all-male college preparatory boarding schools. Located in Chatham, Virginia, Hargrave is known for developing young men through academics, leadership, character, and nationally competitive athletics.
If you are passionate about recruiting exceptional student-athletes, building a championship culture, and changing young lives through coaching, we encourage you to apply.