Masters Coach Job Description Template
Use this template to advertise an open coaching position with
your program
(Name of your organization)
(Title of the position you are offering)
Program Overview
List the following:
• Mission statement
• Brief history of your program
• Program owner or manager and any unique features like nonprofit status
• Program membership restrictions—some private facilities are for members only
• Types and number of swimmers in your program; give the candidate an idea of
who they’ll be coaching
• Description of the aquatic facility such as the size of the pool and any attractive
features
Position Overview
As an example:
The head Masters swimming coach of the XYZ Masters, a registered club with U.S.
Masters Swimming, will be responsible for running the daily operations of the
Masters swim program and will report directly to the facility aquatic director. The
position requires that the head Masters coach coordinate and supervise assistant
coaches, daily workouts, team travel to swim meets and open water events, along
with other activities and club functions. The head Masters coach will drive club
growth and strive to retain existing members while working under the guidelines of
the XYZ Masters club mission statement and any other stated objectives.
Roles and Duties
List specific responsibilities as bullet points under each of the following categories. I’ve
included a few examples. By no means is this list required or complete—edit it to
address the specific needs of your program.
Administrative Duties
• Register the club and swimmers with USMS
• Hire and supervise assistant coaches
• Manage club accounting including collecting revenue and paying expenses
• Attend scheduled meetings with aquatic facility staff
• Make travel arrangements for the club
• Serve as the club contact for USMS and attend LMSC meetings as necessary
• Update “Places to Swim” on the usms.org website with current information
