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Director of Swimming (Head Swim Coach)
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Job Description Reports to: Executive Director Academy Camps is an overnight sports-specific sleepaway camp experience that takes place on the campus of Suffield Academy (CT). We are seeking an experienced and organized Director of Swimming for our 2026 summer season on the campus of Suffield Academy. This turn‑key role allows you to focus on helping athletes improve in their sport without operational and logistical hurdles.
Who We Are Academy Camps is a modern approach to the sports camp experience. We offer 1‑week sessions for Boys & Girls aged 10 – 15 interested in baseball, basketball, football, soccer, squash, swimming, tennis & volleyball. Our campers choose one of our 8 "Academy Sports" and receive 2 intensive training sessions per day with our high‑performance coaching staff. We are dedicated to high‑performance coaching, exemplary counselors, and passionate camp professionals, delivering programming focused on Performance, Wellness, Mindset, and Leadership mixed with fun through traditional sleepaway camp activities.
Key Responsibilities
Create and implement two one‑week Academy Camps Swimming Programs with coaching strategies designed to support athletes in achieving their goals.
Get to know every athlete well and respond to their individual needs.
Mentor athletes to foster athletic, emotional, and social growth.
Apply basic youth development principles in working with athletes and staff through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, involvement, and empowerment of youth.
Create an Academy Camps Swimming Athlete Evaluation process and form.
Complete the Academy Camps Swimming Athlete Evaluation for every athlete upon the completion of their given session with the support of your coaching staff.
Support in the recruiting process to identify and hire your ideal coaching team.
Manage and mentor 1–6 coaches by providing responsibilities, regular feedback, and end‑of‑session staff evaluations.
Maintain the equipment and facilities to ensure safe playing conditions.
After each training session, ensure the area is clean and the equipment is returned to storage.
Participate as a member of the camp team to deliver and supervise electives, evening programs, special events, and other all‐camp activities and camp functions, as needed.
Actively participate in all staff training & meetings.
Manage and coordinate any inter‑league or inter‑camp competitions.
Option To Increase Compensation Through Camper Referral Program
Earn referral bonuses by driving the camper recruiting process by identifying and recruiting prospective athletes.
Your Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
6+ years experience coaching, required, with certifications preferred.
Proven track record of program development and management.
A holistic approach to coaching – willingness and desire to develop the whole athlete physically, mentally, and emotionally.
An excellent relationship builder – quick to connect, build trust, and rapport.
A goal‑oriented coach – motivated to support our athletes in achieving their goals.
A creative problem‑solver – the ability to identify issues and implement solutions that ensure ongoing athlete development.
A growth mindset – orientation toward learning and development; willing to receive and implement feedback and learn from mistakes.
Expectations, Compensation, And Benefits
Available and on‑site for the dates of the full summer session including staff pre‑season training and post‑camp: June 20 – August 8.
Room and board included on‑site at Suffield Academy, our flagship campus with access to state‑of‑the‑art athletic facilities, providing a seamless and immersive coaching experience.
The AC compensation package is competitive and commensurate with skills and experience. Compensation for a full summer commitment is $7,000 – $12,000 (includes room and board).
Option to increase compensation through Camper Referral Program: Earn $250 referral bonus for each camper enrolled.
Opportunity to grow with Academy Camps as our presence expands regionally and nationally.
Follow camp staff rules and regulations as outlined in the Academy Camps Staff Playbook.
To learn more about our organization, go here:
www.academycamps.com .
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Director of Swimming (Head Swim Coach)
role at
Academy Camps .
Job Description Reports to: Executive Director Academy Camps is an overnight sports-specific sleepaway camp experience that takes place on the campus of Suffield Academy (CT). We are seeking an experienced and organized Director of Swimming for our 2026 summer season on the campus of Suffield Academy. This turn‑key role allows you to focus on helping athletes improve in their sport without operational and logistical hurdles.
Who We Are Academy Camps is a modern approach to the sports camp experience. We offer 1‑week sessions for Boys & Girls aged 10 – 15 interested in baseball, basketball, football, soccer, squash, swimming, tennis & volleyball. Our campers choose one of our 8 "Academy Sports" and receive 2 intensive training sessions per day with our high‑performance coaching staff. We are dedicated to high‑performance coaching, exemplary counselors, and passionate camp professionals, delivering programming focused on Performance, Wellness, Mindset, and Leadership mixed with fun through traditional sleepaway camp activities.
Key Responsibilities
Create and implement two one‑week Academy Camps Swimming Programs with coaching strategies designed to support athletes in achieving their goals.
Get to know every athlete well and respond to their individual needs.
Mentor athletes to foster athletic, emotional, and social growth.
Apply basic youth development principles in working with athletes and staff through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, involvement, and empowerment of youth.
Create an Academy Camps Swimming Athlete Evaluation process and form.
Complete the Academy Camps Swimming Athlete Evaluation for every athlete upon the completion of their given session with the support of your coaching staff.
Support in the recruiting process to identify and hire your ideal coaching team.
Manage and mentor 1–6 coaches by providing responsibilities, regular feedback, and end‑of‑session staff evaluations.
Maintain the equipment and facilities to ensure safe playing conditions.
After each training session, ensure the area is clean and the equipment is returned to storage.
Participate as a member of the camp team to deliver and supervise electives, evening programs, special events, and other all‐camp activities and camp functions, as needed.
Actively participate in all staff training & meetings.
Manage and coordinate any inter‑league or inter‑camp competitions.
Option To Increase Compensation Through Camper Referral Program
Earn referral bonuses by driving the camper recruiting process by identifying and recruiting prospective athletes.
Your Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
6+ years experience coaching, required, with certifications preferred.
Proven track record of program development and management.
A holistic approach to coaching – willingness and desire to develop the whole athlete physically, mentally, and emotionally.
An excellent relationship builder – quick to connect, build trust, and rapport.
A goal‑oriented coach – motivated to support our athletes in achieving their goals.
A creative problem‑solver – the ability to identify issues and implement solutions that ensure ongoing athlete development.
A growth mindset – orientation toward learning and development; willing to receive and implement feedback and learn from mistakes.
Expectations, Compensation, And Benefits
Available and on‑site for the dates of the full summer session including staff pre‑season training and post‑camp: June 20 – August 8.
Room and board included on‑site at Suffield Academy, our flagship campus with access to state‑of‑the‑art athletic facilities, providing a seamless and immersive coaching experience.
The AC compensation package is competitive and commensurate with skills and experience. Compensation for a full summer commitment is $7,000 – $12,000 (includes room and board).
Option to increase compensation through Camper Referral Program: Earn $250 referral bonus for each camper enrolled.
Opportunity to grow with Academy Camps as our presence expands regionally and nationally.
Follow camp staff rules and regulations as outlined in the Academy Camps Staff Playbook.
To learn more about our organization, go here:
www.academycamps.com .
#J-18808-Ljbffr