Head Swim Team Coach

MYSTIC VALLEY YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOC•Malden, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Swim Team Coach is primarily responsible for coaching swimmers ages 6 through 18 on the Mystic Valley YMCA regional swim team. The role provides a safe, quality competitive environment and supports swimmers’ skill development, conditioning, performance, and team culture. The coach creates structured daily workouts, coordinates meet calendars and entries, communicates with families and staff, monitors pool activities and facility safety, and works with aquatics leadership on scheduling, staffing, and facility needs. The position also oversees the weekly schedules of up to three assistant coaches and provides them mentorship and direction. The coach is available for practices up to three times per week, including weekday evenings, and for swim meets one weekend per month. Attendance at all YMCA-scheduled meets and team events is required. The role is part-time and requires current lifeguard and first aid certification, coach safety training (or willingness to obtain it within the first month), a valid Massachusetts driver’s license, and active USA Swimming Coach certification (or willingness to obtain it within one month). YMCA or USA Swimming coaching experience is preferred.

Requirements

Current Lifeguard/First Aid Certification.
Coach’s Safety Training, or willingness to achieve it within the first month of hire.
Valid Massachusetts State Driver’s License.
Active USA Swimming Coach certification, or willingness to achieve it within one month of hire.
Availability for weekday evening practices and weekend swim meets.
Ability to work with swimmers of a variety of ages and skill levels.
Accuracy and time management skills.
Strong desire to succeed, eagerness to learn, and ability to be a team player.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of coaching experience with either YMCA or USA Swimming; preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide a safe, quality competitive environment to train and motivate young athletes in swimming.
Instruct swim team participants in swimming stroke techniques and support skill improvement.
Create and implement structured daily workouts that support skill development, conditioning, and team culture.
Coordinate swim meet calendars, manage meet entries and payments, and communicate in a timely manner with families and staff.
Monitor pool activities during practices and meets; evaluate individual and team performance, explain techniques, and assist with skills improvement.
Monitor the aquatics facility and guests, enforce applicable rules and procedures, and help maintain a clean and safe facility.
Promote a positive recreation environment and good personal behavior, serving as a role model for swimmers.
Discipline swimmers at team functions according to team policy.
Communicate professionally, clearly, and supportively with swimmers, guardians, and staff.
Work with aquatics leadership to align pool schedules, staffing, and facility needs.
Oversee weekly schedules for up to three assistant coaches and provide mentorship and direction.
Support team spirit, including potentially attending fundraisers or team-sponsored social events.
Prevent accidents by enforcing policies, rules, regulations, and ordinances governing swimming pool patrons.
Coach practices up to three times per week and attend swim meets one weekend per month.
Attend all YMCA-scheduled meets and events with the team.