Associate Head Coach
About The Position
We are looking for an Associate Head Coach to join our team at the Y! We spend our days positively impacting the community around us. We help children reach their potential, enact age appropriate goals, and we change lives in our Y community. The opportunity to help shape one of the region's leading YMCA competitive swim programs, a collaborative coaching staff dedicated to athlete development, ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities, the chance to make a lasting impact on young athletes and their families, and being part of a mission-driven organization committed to strengthening the community.
Requirements
- 21+ years of age
- 3+ years of competitive swim coaching experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of stroke technique, athlete development, and season planning
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
- Evening and weekend availability required
- Current CPR, First Aid, AED, and Safety Training for Swim Coaches certifications, or ability to obtain upon hire
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Exercise Science, Sports Management, or related field preferred
- Experience supervising or mentoring coaching staff preferred
- Current USA Swimming and/or YMCA Swimming certifications, or ability to obtain upon hire
- Proficiency with TeamUnify, Meet Manager, Hy-Tek, and Microsoft Office preferred
Responsibilities
- Under the direction of the Director of Competitive Aquatics, the Associate Head Coach will help oversee the daily operation and continued growth of the competitive swim program.
- Lead and coach assigned training groups while maintaining high standards of technical instruction and athlete development.
- Design and implement season training plans, daily workouts, and practice objectives.
- Evaluate swimmer progress and provide regular feedback to athletes and families.
- Prepare swimmers for local, regional, YMCA, and USA Swimming competitions.
- Promote sportsmanship, teamwork, discipline, and a positive training environment.
- Attend swim meets and provide on-deck coaching support during evenings and weekends.
- Assist with planning and implementation of the team's annual training and competition schedule.
- Support recruitment, evaluation, and retention of swimmers across all age groups.
- Help coordinate team events, clinics, camps, and fundraising activities.
- Assist in organizing team registration, tryouts, evaluations, and group placements.
- Maintain accurate attendance, training records, and athlete communication.
- Assist in mentoring, training, and evaluating assistant coaches.
- Promote consistency in coaching philosophy and athlete development throughout the program.
- Foster a collaborative coaching environment focused on continuous improvement.
- Support coach scheduling and practice coverage as needed.
- Build positive relationships with swimmers, parents, officials, volunteers, and YMCA staff.
- Maintain timely and professional communication with team families.
- Represent River Crossing YMCA in a professional manner at competitions, league meetings, and community events.
- Promote the YMCA mission and core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility in all interactions.
Benefits
- Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!
- Flexible work schedule
- Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurances
- Generous Paid Time Off + 6 paid holidays throughout the year
- Supplemental insurance benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
