Description

Overview: 
First Colony Swim Team (FCST) is currently accepting applications for a Lead Coach for the 2026-2027 season. FCST, based in Sugar Land, TX, is a USA Swimming Silver Medal Club that creates opportunities, within a safe and supportive environment, for swimmers to merge passion and commitment with expertise resulting in the highest level of personal performance.  
 
The ideal candidate will have a passion for swimming and coaching, a strong technical background, a desire to continually grow in the profession, and a willingness to work as a team player. A Lead Coach in this position will help support the Head Coach and Head Age Group Coach in developing the team’s top senior and age group swimmers, while aligning with FCST’s philosophy, vision, and mission.  

Responsibilities: 
Write, oversee, and coach daily workouts which include quality stroke work and clear progressions; responsible for creating seasonal and annual training plans 
Assist swimmers in setting seasonal and long-term performance goals 
Attend all assigned regular season and championship meets 
Provide clear and quality feedback to all swimmers during practices and meets 
Maintain administrative responsibilities including, but not limited to, attendance sheet, workout logs, group webpage, weekly communication emails, and parent education Work with team committees and additional responsibilities as assigned by the Head Coach and/or Business Manager Oversee coaches in multiple locations to ensure team progression, team alignment, and coach development. 
Strong written and verbal communication skills with swimmers, parents, staff, and others 

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications: 
5+ years of competitive coaching experience 
ASCA Level 3 or higher  
USA Swimming Coach Membership in good standing 
Ability to work independently and multi-task while prioritizing work demands 

Experience with Microsoft Office  
Compensation: 
Competitive salary commensurate with experience, paid time off, meet travel reimbursement, and professional development opportunities 
Benefits: 

The Lead Coach would be eligible to participate in the following benefits: retirement, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability and short-term disability insurance 

How to Apply:  
Applicants should email a resume and 3 professional references to FCST’s Head Coach, Ben Pulskamp, [email protected] 
Application Deadline: July 3, 2026