Head Coach — Men's and Women's Varsity Swimming

Job overview

The Head Coach — Men's and Women's Varsity Swimming role is onsite at Bentley School’s Upper School campus in Lafayette, CA, for the Spring 2027 season. Pay is $30–$40 per hour. Bentley School is a K–12 independent day school with a vision of transformational learning and respect for the individual. The coach leads the varsity swim program’s planning, practices, and competition strategy while developing student-athletes and supporting the school’s athletic culture. The role also manages assistant coaches and builds positive relationships across the school community.

What you'll do

• Work with the Director of Athletics to develop the swim program
• plan and execute the program
• develop game strategies
• organize practices
• coach individuals and groups
• develop a strength and conditioning program
• monitor student-athlete conduct
• lead assistant coaches
• follow state, section, conference, and league rules
• build relationships with students, staff, administration, parents, and alumni
• mentor student-athletes.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

head coach

men's and women's varsity swimming

lafayette ca

onsite

spring 2027 season

$30–$40/hr

bentley school

swim program

practice planning

strength and conditioning

student-athlete mentoring

assistant coach leadership

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• specific benefits are not detailed in the posting.

Why this role

Part-time, non-exempt, seasonal position for the Spring 2027 season. Requires previous high school and/or college coaching experience; competitive college-level swimming experience or above is preferred.

About the employer

Bentley School is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.