Assistant Director of Competitive Aquatics

Westfield Area YMCA • Westfield, NJ

11d • $47,000 - $60,000

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Competitive Aquatics assists with the management, supervision, and evaluation of the Westfield Area YMCA’s competitive aquatics program, including the Devilfish swim team. The role supports program operations, budgets, personnel, maintenance, equipment, training, staff meetings, risk management, and quality assurance. The position requires the certifications and training necessary to coach in accordance with YMCA of the USA and USA Swimming standards, as well as a commitment to the YMCA’s core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility and to providing member service alongside technical expertise.

Working under the direction of the Associate Director of Competitive Aquatics and the Director of Competitive Aquatics, the Assistant Director helps develop and oversee the Devilfish program, support coaching staff, manage team administration and registrations, coordinate practices and meets, and promote swimmer recruitment and team spirit. The role requires availability for scheduled practices and meets, including mornings, evenings, and weekends, and may involve attending assigned dual meets, championship meets, and invitational meets.

Eligible employees who meet applicable requirements may receive the benefits listed in the posting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited college or university.
• At least three years of coaching experience with leadership responsibilities, such as head age-group coach or head coach.
• Membership in USA Swimming (NJ).
• Possess, maintain, and renew American Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches training.
• As a condition of employment, possess, maintain, and renew YMCA Lifeguard and/or American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers and Professional Rescuers (CPR & AED), and Basic First Aid or equivalent.
• Obtain and maintain Emergency Oxygen Administration certification within 30 days of hire.
• Knowledge required to manage a competitive swim team program of 250 or more swimmers of various ages.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to remain alert without lapses of consciousness.
• Ability to perform the stated physical duties, including standing, walking, reaching, meeting strength and lifting requirements, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, sitting, handling objects or controls, and talking or hearing; required vision includes close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with supervision, development, and oversight of the Devilfish Program under the direction of the Associate Director of Competitive Aquatics.
• Recommend, develop, create, and implement new programs based on available space, subject to approval from the Competitive Aquatics Director.
• Lead swim clinics and long-course training, and provide individual or small-group lessons as needed.
• Oversee the individual lesson program and monitor payments.
• Assist with registrations for swim-team-related programs, collect required paperwork, and follow up on outstanding payments.
• Assist with staff supervision and development of coaching staff lesson plans as directed by the Associate Director and/or Director of Competitive Aquatics.
• Assist with swim-team tryouts, including scheduling clinic dates and handling inquiries and post-tryout responses.
• Promote and recruit new swimmers for the Westfield Area YMCA swim team.
• Monitor and revise annual practice and meet schedules with the Associate Director and/or Director of Competitive Aquatics.
• Ensure coaches track attendance for all practice groups.
• Maintain order and discipline during practices, in locker rooms, and at swim meets.
• Develop and implement ways to build team spirit among athletes.
• Be on deck during all assigned hours and attend assigned dual meets, YMCA championship meets, and USA Invitational meets.
• Follow aquatic safety rules and standards set by the YMCA Aquatic and Competitive Aquatic Directors.
• Prepare lineups for review for YMCA dual meets.
• Develop knowledge of meet manager software and the TeamUnify website, and participate in related webinars, online training, and calls.
• Report pool equipment breakdowns and safety hazards promptly to appropriate personnel, and report scoreboard or timing-system issues to the supervisor.
• Evaluate existing equipment and recommend new or replacement equipment as needed.
• Understand the team timing system and maintain an electronic logbook of service requests and maintenance issues.
• Work mornings, evenings, and weekends for scheduled practices or meets.
• Assist with team social events, including the Holiday Party and Swim Team Banquet.
• Assist with team administration, including TeamUnify work, emails, phone calls, and results.
• Update the Devilfish team handbook.
• Respond to parent questions and concerns by email or phone within 24–48 business hours.
• Update the Westfield Area YMCA record board annually with the Director.
• Assist in securing offsite training locations, including Cranford, Mountainside, and Memorial Pool.

Benefits

• Comprehensive group health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, for eligible employees who meet requirements.
• Paid time off and paid sick leave.
• 403(b) retirement savings account.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Complimentary YMCA family membership.
• Discounts on designated child care programs.
• Discounts with other organizations for YMCA employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager