Dexter Community Aquatic Club Head Coach Job

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Job Description:

Date posted: September 12, 2025

Location: Dexter, MI 48130, USA

Dexter Community Aquatic Club

Job Posting – Head Coach
Posting Date: 9/12/2025
Location: Dexter, Michigan

Position Summary
The Dexter Community Aquatic Club (DCAC) is seeking a full-time Head Coach who is an experienced leader that possesses the following attributes:

Commitment to upholding DCAC’s values as laid out in our Mission Statement
Possesses all USA coach membership qualifications, including completion of all required training
Investment in every child regardless of talent and/or swim performance
Cultivates a positive, fun atmosphere that encourages every swimmer and builds strong team camaraderie
Demonstrates ability to teach proper swim stroke technique and effectively coach swimmers with varying abilities, ranging from beginner to advanced
Creates and implements a structured training trajectory for competitive swimmers, emphasizing advanced technique and high-level competition readiness, that builds toward peak performance at major meets
Exhibits leadership & supervisory experience in leading a staff of assistant coaches
Works collaboratively with the Board of Directors on achieving strategic direction of the club, including but not limited to meet hosting, stroke clinics, and learn-to-swim programs
Communicates and responds positively and professionally with athletes and parents on a regular basis in person and through email
Develops positive relationships with area clubs
Experienced in facilitating pool operations, meet management, and team administration, including Team Unify/Meet Manager, Hy-tek, or similar platforms, to perform these functions in a timely manner
Strong commitment to community outreach, reinforced with exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Fully and consistently available or coordinates assistant coaching to cover practices and meets, with the flexibility to adjust to changing schedules when needed
Coordinates and organizes practice schedules, plan and execute meet participation, manage team entries, and travel as needed

Other Duties

Seeks opportunities for continued professional development
Recruits, trains, and evaluates assistant coaches while supporting their professional growth
Develops and oversees Learn-to-Swim program
Participates in WISC (local summer conference) and positively represent DCAC on the WISC board
Collaborates with the Board of Directors on administrative functions
Attends monthly board meetings and communicate regularly with the Board of Directors
Assists Board of Directors in fundraising initiatives
Coordinates with Dexter Community Education and Dexter Community Schools to facilitate optimal facilities schedules
Maintains proper certification as required by applicable regulations and ensure the same for staff
Skillfully leverages social media, creates content, and fosters community connections across DCAC social platforms and in the community

Ideal Candidate will Possess

Bachelor’s degree
Minimum of 3 years of coaching competitive swimmers at all age group levels in a USA Swimming-recognized club
USA Swimming Club Head Coaching experience

Who We Are
DCAC is a year-round USA swim club passionate about helping every child thrive. From our youngest swimmers starting at age 6 to high school athletes chasing big goals, DCAC offers a supportive, challenging, and fun environment where kids can grow, compete, and succeed. Whether aiming for local meets or regional, state, or national competitions, our swimmers are part of a proud tradition of swimming excellence in the Dexter community.

Our Mission
DCAC is committed to developing emotionally and physically sound athletes. We strive to teach the value of sportsmanship and teamwork through our practices and meets. Our coaches will work to instill self-confidence in the children through a supportive environment and encourage self-motivation and personal achievement to allow every swimmer to enjoy their swimming experience and achieve their own personal goals.

Compensation
Salary range: $50,000 – $55,000 (salary dependent upon qualifications and experience)

Other Benefits

Stipend to assist with health insurance costs if needed
Flexible weekday hours to support work/life balance
Opportunities for bonuses
Travel expense reimbursement
Paid Vacation
Paid Professional Development

Physical Demands / Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee is
frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. Some driving is necessary.
Occasionally, yet essential to this position, the individual must meet deadlines with severe time constraints and
interact with the public and other workers.

Occasionally, the position requires the employee to work irregular or extended hours, have direct responsibility for
the safety, well-being, or work output of other people, and meet demands from several people.

The information in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not
an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by individuals currently
holding this position, and additional duties may be assigned.