Department: Athletics
Location: Westover School – Middlebury, CT
Status: Temporary; Part-Time
About Us:
Westover School is an all-girls’ boarding and day school for grades 9–12, where smart, motivated students become confident, connected women. We are committed to providing a college preparatory education in a small community atmosphere that emphasizes meaningful student–adult relationships.
We EMPOWER students to be themselves, make their own choices, and appreciate diversity—resulting in graduates who lead lives of purpose and meaning, understand they can make a difference, and value the power of relationships.
We invite you to apply for the role of Assistant Swim Coach for the 2026–2027 winter season, beginning in late November and running through the beginning of March.
Why Westover?
We celebrate diversity of all kinds and are committed to creating an inclusive culture built on a foundation of respect for all individuals. We seek to hire, develop, and retain talented people from all backgrounds. Individuals from non-traditional backgrounds, historically marginalized, or underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Westover School is located in Middlebury, CT—45 minutes from New Haven, 1.5 hours from New York City, and 2 hours from Boston.
Job Summary:
The Assistant Swim Coach will work closely with the Head Swim Coach to support Westover’s swim program and foster an environment where student-athletes can grow in skill, confidence, teamwork, and sportsmanship. This role will assist with practices, meet preparation, technical instruction, supervision, and team logistics while helping create a positive and inclusive experience for all swimmers.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Assist the Head Swim Coach with planning and conducting practices, meet preparation, and meet-day operations.
- Provide technical instruction, skill development, and individualized feedback to swimmers at varying levels of experience.
- Support a positive and motivating team culture that promotes respect, hard work, teamwork, and personal growth.
- Assist with the supervision of student-athletes during practices, meets, travel, and other team activities.
- Collaborate with the Head Swim Coach and Athletic Director on team logistics and transportation as needed.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with student-athletes, coaches, faculty, and staff.
- Support compliance with all school, league, and safety regulations.
- Travel with the team to away meets and events as needed.
- Support practices held off campus at local aquatic centers.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
- Previous coaching experience at the high school, club, or collegiate level, or a competitive swimming background preferred.
- Ability to support and motivate student-athletes in a positive, inclusive environment.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work afternoons, with practices 3–5 days per week and meets generally scheduled on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons.
- CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
- Lifeguard certification.
- Ability and willingness to obtain a Connecticut “A” endorsement on driver’s license to transport athletes is a plus.
- Successful completion of a background check and reference review.
EEO Statement:
Westover School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourage applications from candidates from historically marginalized or underrepresented backgrounds, as well as those with non-traditional career paths.
