Director & Coach, National Team

**Accepting internal applicants only at this time**

Job Summary:

The Director & Coach, National Team, is responsible for overseeing all operational components and staff for the National Team (NT) Division. This role will also oversee all NT and National Junior Team (NJT) selection processes – including developing international competition selection procedures, coach selection framework, and Athlete Performance Funding (“APF”) criteria. The Director will work closely with the Managing Director, National Team to support the National Team at the highest level and will share oversight of the NJT alongside the National Junior Team Director. This position will work to develop strong working relationships with elite coaches, athletes, and volunteers.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide overall leadership, management, and oversight for National Team operations.


• Lead and manage National Team and National Junior Team selections, including:
  
  
  
  • Authoring and implementing international competition selection procedures.
  
  
  • Developing Athlete Performance Funding criteria and overseeing selection.
  
  
  
  


• Oversee the strategic planning and coordination of National Team site visits.


• Collaborate with the Director, National Junior Team on shared program oversight.


• Author annual High Performance Plan for submission to the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC)


• Coordinate logistics and manage relationships with external stakeholders, including additional USA Swimming staff, USOPC staff, and local organizing committees.


• Serve as coach at domestic and international camps.


• Travel domestically and internationally for competitions, site visits, and camps.


• Other duties, as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Exceptional organizational and project management skills.


• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.


• Strong problem-solving and adaptability skills.


• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.


• Meticulous attention to detail and ability to work independently.


• Ability to collaborate effectively with remote team members.

• Willingness to work weekends and occasional holidays.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in sports management or a related field (or equivalent experience)


• 2-3 years of swim coaching experience at the international or collegiate level preferred.


• Experience in sports administration or management, particularly within high-performance environments.


• Demonstrated success in coordinating and managing large teams or programs.


• Familiarity with National Governing Body (NGB) structures, roles, and objectives, and an understanding of the Olympic movement and athlete support systems.


• Proven experience coordinating and managing large groups or teams.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to travel, both domestically and internationally, up to 30% of the year.


• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.


• This position works in an office setting in the USA Swimming headquarters in Colorado Springs, CO; must be willing to relocate to Colorado Springs, CO, or the surrounding area.

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary range for this position is $120,000 - $130,000 annually.


• Bonus Eligibility: Based on company performance, this position may be eligible for an annual bonus target of 7.50%.


• Benefits available include:
  
  
  
  • Medical, dental, and vision
  
  
  • Company paid short-term and long-term disability
  
  
  • Company paid group term life and AD&D insurance
  
  
  • Paid Parental leave
  
  
  • 401(k) w/match after 1 year of service
  
  
  • Profit sharing and safe harbor contribution after 2 years of service
  
  
  • EAP
  
  
  • PTO
  
  
  • 15+ paid holidays
  
  
  • Relocation assistance
  
  
  
  

**This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries that USA Swimming believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting, that it might be willing to pay for the posted position. USA Swimming expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would USA Swimming consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.**

Anticipated Application Deadline:
October 13, 2025