Ridgefield Aquatic Club Seeks Full-Time Assistant Coach

Ridgefield Aquatic Club is seeking an experienced, collaborative Full-Time Assistant Coach who brings energy, technical knowledge, sound judgment, and a genuine commitment to long-term athlete development. The RAC club is a private, nonprofit, coach-led and parent-supported year-round USA Swimming club serving swimmers from pre-competitive development through national-level training. They compete within Connecticut Swimming. Annual base salary is $49,000–$55,000, based on experience and qualifications. Eligibility for a performance bonus of up to $5,000. $5,250 annual health-insurance stipend. $1,200 annual phone allowance. $1,000 annual retirement contribution. 14 paid vacation days. Schedule includes weekday afternoons and evenings, meets, weekends, travel, and regular administrative hours. Start date as soon as mutually agreed. Key responsibilities include leading assigned competitive and Olympic Way squads, developing seasonal and daily training plans, creating a safe environment, attending practices and events, supporting meet operations, tracking progress, communicating with families, following safety protocols, collaborating with the Head Coach, contributing to recruitment, and maintaining administrative hours. Required qualifications include prior competitive swim coaching experience, USA Swimming coach membership, strong skills, ability to work collaboratively, availability for evenings and weekends. Preferred qualifications include experience leading training groups, USA Swimming University education, experience with meet-entry systems, and a college degree in a related field. Ridgefield Aquatic Club is an equal opportunity employer.