Archdiocese of St. Louis·O’Fallon, Missouri
Lead and develop the high school swim program by planning practices, meets, and team activities. Foster a positive team culture rooted in Christian values while promoting athletic excellence and personal growth.
The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
The Swim Coach is responsible for leading and developing the high school swim program in a manner consistent with the mission, values, and teachings of the Catholic Church. The coach serves as a positive role model for student-athletes, promoting athletic excellence, sportsmanship, teamwork, personal growth, and Christian values both in and out of competition.
Job responsibilities
Plan, organize, and supervise all aspects of the swim program, including practices, meets, and team activities.
Teach and develop proper swimming techniques, conditioning, race strategies, and water safety skills.
Foster a positive team culture that emphasizes faith, respect, discipline, integrity, and sportsmanship.
Encourage the academic, spiritual, and personal development of student-athletes.
Monitor athlete performance and provide constructive feedback to support improvement.
Coordinate team schedules, meet entries, travel arrangements, and communication with athletes and parents.
Ensure compliance with school policies, athletic department procedures, and league regulations.
Maintain accurate records, equipment inventory, and program documentation.
Supervise student-athletes during practices, competitions, and team events.
Collaborate with school administration, faculty, parents, and athletic staff to support student success.
Promote the swim program through recruitment and retention of student-athletes.
Serve as a visible witness to Catholic values and support the mission of the school.
Job requirements
ommitment to supporting the mission and values of Catholic education.
Previous coaching, competitive swimming, or related experience preferred.
Knowledge of swim training techniques, stroke development, conditioning, and competition rules.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to mentor and motivate high school student-athletes.
Current CPR, First Aid, and water safety certifications preferred or required.
Ability to successfully complete all required background checks and diocesan safe environment training
The Archdiocese of St.
Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.
All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.
Pre-Employment Screening All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening.
The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment.
Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.
Candidates should have previous coaching or competitive swimming experience and knowledge of swim training techniques. Required or preferred certifications include CPR, First Aid, and water safety.
Market context
In Missouri, seasonal coaching roles can open as teams prepare for summer programs and short-term training cycles, so candidates with prior coaching or competitive swimming experience are often competitive. This role may stand out for applicants who already hold CPR, First Aid, or water safety credentials and can show familiarity with swim training techniques. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm which certifications you already have before applying.