Head Swim Team Coach

About the role

Under the supervision of the Aquatics Director, this position is responsible for the supervision and management of all facets of the competitive swimming program at the YMCA of Greater Boston.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• At least 21 years of age.
• At least 5 years competitive swimming coaching experience.
• Experience supervising and developing coaches, schedules, and member relations.
• Must be aware of YMCA and US Competitive Swimming movement and trends in the aquatic field and must continue to enhance knowledge of the YMCA and US Competitive swimming movement.

Physical Demands

• Physically and verbally able to interact with members and staff.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

• FREE YMCA Membership for you.
• Discount on Specialty Programs like Personal Training and Swimming Lessons.
• Discounted or FREE family membership.
• Robust Retirement Plan up to 10% (see eligibility requirement).
• Health, Dental, and Vision Benefit Package.
• Vacation and Sick Time (part-time employees receive sick time).

Develop your leadership skills in a caring, challenging, and diverse working environment. Explore a wide range of opportunities as you learn new skills and functions. Shape the future of young children while making a difference each day for our communities and each other. Engage in YMCA career training programs and work alongside those who share the same passion. Enjoy a healthy work/life balance.

Pay

$25.00 - $30.00 per hour