Our Team:

The Mosby Woods Swim Team, an NVSL Division 11 swim team, is seeking a Head Coach who can bring leadership, experience, enthusiasm, dedication, and great technical skills for the 2027 season. Located in the heart of Fairfax City, we have a large team with approximately 130 swimmers ranging from ages 5 to 18, as well as another 40 swimmers in our developmental Mini Mustang feeder program. For more information, you can visit our team site at https://mosbywoods.swimtopia.com/.

Head Coach Responsibilities:

- Create, implement and attend all practices for swimmers at all levels of ability

- Manage coaching staff

- Coordinate with the Mini Mustang head coach 

- Instruct swimmers in correct stroke, turn, start and finish techniques

- Ensure all swimmers receive constructive and appropriate feedback regarding performance and swim technique during practices and at meets

- Prepare for all meets, collaborating with team staff on swimmer eligibility and meet seeding;

- Attend time trials, all A meets and B meets, and required social events

- Lead and attend Friday night pep rally activities

- Maintain effective communications and working relationships with the Swim Team Leadership Committee

Requirements:

- Previous Head Coach or extensive assistant coaching experience.

- Previous competitive swimming experience is strongly preferred.

- Experience working with children of all ages and ability levels.

- Strong knowledge of NVSL and USA swimming rules is preferred.

- Effective communication, organization, leadership, and collaboration skills.

- Positive and enthusiastic team spirit.

- Current lifeguard certification.

- Pool Operator certification (if not held; willingness to secure).

Starting salary is between $8,000 and $10,000 for the season.

Interested applicants should submit a resume via email to the Mosby Woods Swim team leadership at swimteam@mosbywoodspool.com