Ridgefield Aquatic Club (RAC) – Connecticut, USA – Seeks Full-Time Assistant Coach with $49,000–$55,000 Annual Salary

Ridgefield Aquatic Club (RAC) in Connecticut, USA, has officially announced the recruitment for a Full-Time Assistant Coach position. This opportunity is for candidates with experience, high collaborative spirit, solid professional knowledge, and a commitment to long-term athlete development. RAC is a private, nonprofit, coach-led and parent-supported year-round swimming club operating under the USA Swimming system. The club serves athletes from pre-competitive development through national-level training, competing within Connecticut Swimming. The annual base salary ranges from $49,000 to $55,000, determined by the candidate's experience and professional qualifications. Additionally, performance bonuses of up to $5,000 may be awarded based on work results. Beyond the base salary, RAC offers a comprehensive benefits package including: an annual health insurance stipend of $5,250, annual phone allowance of $1,200, annual retirement contribution of $1,000, and 14 paid vacation days. Approved administrative expenses will also be fully reimbursed. The position requires presence during weekday afternoons and evenings, as well as participation in meets, weekends, travel training sessions, and regular administrative hours. The start date will be mutually agreed upon as soon as possible. Key responsibilities include leading assigned competitive and/or Olympic Way squads while supporting other groups as needed. Candidates must develop seasonal and daily training plans focusing on stroke technique, age-appropriate progression, racing skills, physical literacy, and the USA Swimming American Development Model. The training environment must be safe, positive, disciplined, and inspiring for athletes of varying ages and abilities. Additional duties encompass attending practices, meets, championship competitions, team events, staff meetings, and professional development activities. Candidates must also support meet selection, eligibility review, entries, relays, travel planning, deck assignments, and post-meet follow-up. Tracking attendance, athlete progress, goals, and coach observations falls within the scope of responsibility. Professional communication with athletes and families through approved team channels is mandatory. Full compliance with USA Swimming Safe Sport requirements, MAAPP, the USA Swimming Safe Sport Code, and RAC internal policies is required. Collaboration with the Head Coach/CEO and squad leads to maintain consistent curriculum, expectations, and group transitions is essential. Other duties include contributing to swimmer recruitment, retention, tryouts, evaluations, clinics, and other club initiatives. Required qualifications include prior competitive swim coaching experience with demonstrated ability to teach stroke technique and racing skills. Candidates must hold USA Swimming coach membership in good standing or meet all applicable membership and safety requirements before athlete contact. Strong written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal skills are essential. Candidates must demonstrate 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 is mandatory. Preferred qualifications include experience leading an age-group or senior training group within a USA Swimming club. Education from USA Swimming University, American Development Model training, ASCA coursework, or comparable professional development is highly valued. Experience with meet-entry and team-management systems, athlete tracking, and parent communications is an advantage. A college degree in coaching, education, kinesiology, sport management, or a related field is a significant plus. This represents a notable opportunity for experienced swimming coaches, particularly as swimming continues to develop globally. With competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a professional working environment at a USA Swimming club, this is an opportunity for young coaches to gain international experience and expand their professional knowledge in one of the world's leading swimming training systems. Interested candidates should send their résumé and cover letter via email to Head Coach/CEO Emmanuel Lanzo at the address provided in the official recruitment announcement. Ridgefield Aquatic Club is committed to equal opportunity employment. Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process are available upon request.