Part-time Swim Team Coach w some benefits

About the role

The Karishim Swim Club at the JCC Greater Boston in Newton, MA, is seeking a Swim Coach (KASC). This is a year-round, part-time, non-exempt position +/-20+ hours a week, including weekend meets. Offering some great benefits and a competitive pay rate of $25-$30 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Prepare practices on a weekly basis based on the phase of training and swimmers’ needs/ability, maintaining a focus on technique, skill development, and athlete development
• Create recruitment, retention, and athletic development plans for new athletes.
• Work closely with the Aquatics Staff and other coaches to promote the club as a whole.
• Participate in weekend swim meets, as required
• Attend all coach’s meetings (approximately 4–5/year)
• Help determine swimmers’ events for meet entries
• Develop the roles and responsibilities of parents, swimmers, and coaches, as well as individual athletic plans. Communicate openly with parents to ensure education and communication on all aspects of long-term athletic development.
• Teach supplemental private lessons to swim team members
• Other duties, as needed

Requirements

• Current/valid American Red Cross Lifeguard certification, with CPR, AED and First Aid.
• USA Swimming Coaches Certification or ability to obtain coaches certification within the first 14 days of hire
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted at the JCC’s discretion to meet minimum criteria.
• Has strong, effective teaching/communication skills
• Has stroke and skill techniques as well as dryland training/technique
• Has coaching experience with athletes of all ages, including the development of season/workout plans
• Can maintain good membership standing with USA Swimming and New England Swimming
• Demonstrates an ability to communicate with community members and coworkers in person effectively, over email, and on the phone
• Is able to:
  • see, hear, and cognitively recognize situations requiring lifeguarding services
  • work in a high temperature and high humidity environment for extended periods while wearing required personal protective equipment
  • make safety-related decisions
  • read, write, understand, and speak English. Able to follow set instructions for the swimming program.
  • stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel
  • swim at an intermediate level
  • lift up to 30 pounds
  • read routine and technical documents, use a computer, and answer a telephone

Benefits

• JCC Sponsored/Paid Group Life Insurance/LTD Coverage
• Generous paid time off supporting a quality work-life balance
• Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Additional Voluntary Supplemental Life/ADD coverage for you and your family
• AbleAssist Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Norton Cyber Security Program
• LegalEase Insurance program
• Complimentary individual membership to JCC Greater Boston's top class fitness, recreation and wellness facility in Newton – offering virtual and in-person programs including indoor swimming, many fitness classes, and workout facilities, as well as discounts to many JCCGB events, classes, outdoor pool, and more!
• Discounted child care at JCCGB Early Learning Centers and after-school program
• Discounted JCCGB camp tuition

Pay

$18.50 - $22.50 / hour

Schedule

Year-round, part-time, non-exempt position +/-20+ hours a week, including weekend meets.