Germantown Academy
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Position Title: Director of Aquatics/Head Coach of Boys and Girls Swimming and Diving Program
Germantown Academy is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory day school located on a beautiful 126-acre campus in the Fort Washington suburbs near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school serves more than 1,200 students in grades Pre-K-12. Founded in 1759, GA is America’s oldest non-sectarian day school with rich traditions and a strong commitment to ongoing innovation of curricular and pedagogical practices.
Germantown Academy is committed to the work of equity and inclusion and believes that equal opportunity in all aspects of employment supports the mission of the school and the successful attainment of our strategic objectives. Candidates must exhibit an appreciation of, a sensitivity to, and a respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying socioeconomic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds.
The Director of Aquatics/Head Coach of Boys and Girls Swimming and Diving position is a 12-month position which offers an excellent array of benefits and a highly competitive salary. In addition, 100% tuition remission is available for a total of two children who qualify for admission and for whom space is available.
Position Purpose:Germantown Academy seeks an accomplished and dynamic Director of Aquatics/Head Coach of Boys and Girls Varsity Swimming and Diving to lead and manage our comprehensive aquatics program beginning in March 2025. This position reports to the Director of Athletics and has dotted line into the Director of Operations for purposes of setting and managing budgets for the GAAC program. The ideal candidate will oversee GA’s year-round USA Swimming team, Germantown Academy Aquatic Club (GAAC), as well as lead the Inter-Academic Athletic League-champion boys and girls swimming and diving teams. This position will also oversee all PreK-8 swimming classes, the GA Dive Club, and work collaboratively with the masters swimming and water polo programs. A well-qualified candidate will have a proven track record in coaching at the national level, with the ability to develop and execute strategic training programs, foster athlete development, and contribute to a culture of excellence and sportsmanship.
In accordance with Germantown Academy’s Mission Statement, the mission of the Germantown Academy Aquatic Club (GAAC) is to provide a competitive swimming program for swimmers of all levels. As a member of USA Swimming, GAAC strives to instill a true love and passion for swimming while developing the skills necessary to become a positive contributor to the overall GA community and to society. The four cornerstones of the GAAC program are Grit, Resilience, Reliability, and Ownership.
GAAC will accomplish its mission by:
Key Responsibilities:
Program Management:
Team Development and Coaching:
Staff Leadership:
Safety and Facility Management:
Collaboration and Communication:
Budget and Administration:
Qualifications:
Germantown Academy in Fort Washington, PA, has engaged DovetailEDto lead a search for a Director of Aquatics and Head Coach of Boys and Girls Swimming and Divingbeginning in March 2025. Interested candidates should review the opportunity statementand submit a cover letter, resume, and list of references as a consolidated PDF to Zack Lehman, President at DovetailED Talent Sourcing, at [email protected]. Please refrain from contacting the school directly.
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