Description

About the Position

The Greater Pensacola Aquatic Club (GPAC), a longstanding USA Swimming and Southeastern Swimming program, is seeking a positive, motivated, and experienced Head Age Group Coach. This fulltime role is ideal for a coach who loves developing young athletes, thrives in a team environment, and is eager to contribute to a growing, communityfocused program.

What We Are Looking For

A coach who is:

• Energetic, enthusiastic, and passionate about agegroup athlete development
• Skilled at communicating with swimmers, parents, and staff
• Organized, proactive, and committed to elevating team culture
• Comfortable coaching within an established but evolving longterm development model
• Ready to be an integral part of a collaborative coaching staff
• This position will report directly to the head coach/CEO and includes 25–30 hours per week on deck, coaching 10–15 practices over 6 days, plus 1–2 meets per month.

Coaching Responsibilities

• Lead GPAC’s Age Group (14 & Under) program
• Assist the Head Coach with select Senior Group practices (including some morning sessions)
• Develop swimmers of all levels with a focus on technique, skills, and longterm progression
• Implement daily training aligned with the team’s overall training plan
• Coordinate drills, training methods, and group goals with assistant coaches
• Design and oversee seasonal training plans (with Head Coach approval)
• Manage group placement, advancement standards, and lane organization
• Communicate promptly and professionally with parents, athletes, and staff
• Represent GPAC at all assigned meets and team events
• Recruit, mentor, and help supervise parttime assistant coaches
• Maintain and update team equipment and technology

Operations Responsibilities

• Manage daily site operations, including pool space allocation
• Maintain the pool office (organization, supplies, office hours)
• Assist with home meet operations (must be able to lift 40–50 lbs.)
• Support auxiliary programs such as clinics, summer league, and swim school
• Maintain regular weekly office hours as directed by the Head Coach

DrySide & Administrative Responsibilities

• Collaborate on short and longterm strategic planning
• Handle administrative tasks: calendars, meet entries, communication, onboarding new members
• Participate in staff meetings
• Support social media presence and team communications
• Assist with team events, fundraisers, and annual celebrations

Qualifications

• Hold or be able to obtain all USA Swimming coaching requirements (required)
• Competitive swimming background (required)
• Prior coaching experience, preferably USA Swimming or YMCA (required)
• ASCA Level 2 certification (preferred)
• Experience with TeamUnify, HyTek, Microsoft Office, Google Drive (required)
• Familiarity with Colorado Timing Systems (preferred)
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (required)
• Ability to move equipment for meets and training (required)
• Legally able to work in the United States--employer will not assist in gaining work visas or legal employment

About GPAC

GPAC is a parentrun 501(c)(3) nonprofit with 170+ competitive swimmers, a thriving swim school (80+ monthly participants), a masters program, seasonal clinics, and summer league offerings.

We train at two collegebased facilities:

A 6lane, 25yard pool
An 8lane, 50meter pool
GPAC has served the Pensacola community for nearly 50 years, developing swimmers of all levels while instilling values that support success in and out of the pool.

Learn more at www.gpacswimteam.org.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Performancebased bonuses
• Health insurance options and retirement contributions (fulltime)
• Reimbursement for meets, certifications, and professional development
• $1500 relocation assistance

Why Relocate to Pensacola, Florida?

Pensacola is one of the most desirable coastal cities in the Southeast—an ideal place for coaches, families, and outdoor enthusiasts.

Benefits of Living in Pensacola

• Beautiful whitesand beaches less than 30 minutes from both GPAC training sites
• Affordable cost of living compared to most coastal cities
• Warm weather yearround, perfect for an active lifestyle
• A vibrant community with festivals, arts, live music, and historic districts
• Access to worldclass outdoor recreation: swimming, boating, fishing, paddleboarding, running trails
• A strong military presence (home of the Blue Angels) and a welcoming, familyfriendly atmosphere
• Growing economy with excellent schools, universities, and healthcare options
• Pensacola offers the rare combination of coastal living, community charm, and affordability, a fantastic place to build a coaching career and a life.

How to Apply

Position opens May 1 (earlier start possible). Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Please email the following to Head Coach/CEO Greg Johnson at gpaccoachgreg@gmail.com:

GPAC application (available on our website under Contacts → Work for GPAC)
Letter of application outlining coaching objectives and philosophy
Resume detailing coaching experience, qualifications, and education