Swim Coach

6-12 The planned training location is the University of Kentucky Aquatic Center (Training dates and schedules will be announced soon). Job Summary You must be a current UK student to apply for this position. This position is located off-campus with a local Lexington employer and is not affiliated with UK. NextWave Alliance is a nonprofit organization based in Lexington, Kentucky, dedicated to strengthening communities through swimming, wellness, education, and community engagement. NextWave Swim is a year-round, development-focused aquatics program designed to provide high-quality coaching and inclusive athletic opportunities for swimmers of different ages, backgrounds, goals, and experience levels. Our program supports multiple swimmer pathways, including: - Pre-competitive and developmental training - Competitive swimming - Fitness swimming - Semi-private swim instruction for youth and adults - Specialty clinics and technical skill development Coaches may have opportunities to: - Work with swimmers across multiple developmental pathways - Help shape training groups, team culture, and program direction - Develop specialty clinics and technical training opportunities - Mentor youth swimmers and developing athletes - Collaborate with university, community, and athletic partners - Gain leadership and program-development experience - Grow into expanded coaching or leadership roles as the organization develops We believe coaching is more than running practices. It is teaching, mentoring, encouraging, and helping swimmers build confidence, discipline, skill, and a lifelong connection to the sport. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities REQUIRED Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities - Coach swimmers during assigned practices and training sessions; - Teach stroke technique, starts, turns, race skills, and age-appropriate training fundamentals; - Support swimmer development through clear instruction, encouragement, and positive mentorship; - Help create a safe, organized, inclusive, and supportive training environment; - Assist with practice setup, lane organization, and equipment management; - Communicate professionally with swimmers, families, and coaching staff; - Support clinics, workshops, swim meets, community engagement activities, or special programs as needed; - Uphold USA Swimming, SafeSport, facility, and organizational policies; - Serve as a positive role model for athletes. PREFERRED Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities - Ability to work with swimmers of different ages, skill levels, and goals; - Strong communication, professionalism, and interpersonal skills; - Positive attitude, reliability, punctuality, and strong work ethic; - Interest in swimmer development, youth mentorship, and positive team culture; - Willingness to continue learning and growing as a coach. Deadline to Apply Deadline to Apply 08/20/2026 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. Anticipated Start Date Anticipated Start Date 08/24/2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr