Ridgefield Aquatic Club (RAC) Seeks Full-Time Assistant Coach with Salary Up to $55,000 Per Year

Ridgefield Aquatic Club (RAC) has announced the recruitment of an experienced Full-Time Assistant Coach with competitive compensation and attractive benefits to attract qualified candidates in the field of competitive swimming coaching. RAC is a private, nonprofit, coach-led and parent-supported year-round USA Swimming club serving swimmers from pre-competitive development through national-level training, competing within Connecticut Swimming - one of the most stable state swimming associations in the United States. The position offers an annual base salary of $49,000-$55,000 based on experience, with potential performance bonus up to $5,000. Benefits include $5,250 annual health-insurance stipend, $1,200 phone allowance, $1,000 retirement contribution, 14 paid vacation days, and approved expense reimbursement. Key responsibilities include leading competitive squads, developing seasonal and daily training plans, creating positive training environment, attending practices and meets, supporting meet operations, tracking athlete progress, and ensuring Safe Sport compliance. Required qualifications include prior competitive swim coaching experience, USA Swimming coach membership, strong communication skills, and availability for evenings, weekends, and championship meets. Preferred qualifications include experience within USA Swimming clubs, USA Swimming University education, ASCA coursework, and relevant college degrees. Interested candidates should email resume and cover letter to Head Coach/CEO Emmanuel Lanzo.