Head Swim Team Coach

YMCA of Greater Boston • Needham, MA

17d • $21 - $25

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Aquatics Director, the Head Swim Team Coach supervises and manages all facets of the competitive swimming program at the YMCA of Greater Boston. The role develops and oversees the swim program, supports and supervises coaches and administrators, and coordinates practices, registrations, records, and swim meets. Active lifeguard certification, such as YMCA or Red Cross certification, is required.

Requirements

• At least 21 years of age.
• At least 5 years of competitive swimming coaching experience.
• Experience supervising and developing coaches, schedules, and member relations.
• Awareness of YMCA and US competitive swimming movements and trends in the aquatic field, and willingness to continue enhancing knowledge of these areas.
• Active lifeguard certification, such as YMCA or Red Cross certification.
• Physically and verbally able to interact with members and staff.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee the competitive swimming program.
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate paid and volunteer coaches and/or administrators, as program needs and budget guidelines allow.
• Ensure staff have appropriate, up-to-date certifications on file.
• Monitor program registrations and participant records.
• Ensure quality and technical consistency across programming and coaches.
• Complete YMCA and USA Swimming team registrations as required each year.
• Write and implement workouts for each practice.
• Maintain up-to-date records.
• Organize the year-round meet calendar, write and submit meet lineups, and attend, manage, and run meets as needed.
• Participate in weekly branch leadership meetings.
• Engage with core aquatics programming to create a bridge between pre-competitive and competitive swimming.

Benefits

• Free YMCA membership for the employee.
• Discounts on specialty programs, including personal training and swimming lessons.
• Discounted or free family membership.
• Robust retirement plan up to 10%, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Health, dental, and vision benefit package.
• Vacation and sick time; part-time employees receive sick time.
• YMCA career training programs.
• Opportunities to develop leadership skills and learn new skills and functions.
• Healthy work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed