Swimming Jobs

Age Group Coach in Rhode Island

Date posted: September 24, 2021

Location: 2600 Mendon Rd, Cumberland, RI, USA

with Anglerfish Aquatics

Anglerfish Aquatics is a coach-owned program serving the greater Providence and Boston area. Our team consists of 60+ number full-time swimmers, an additional 50 part-time swimmers, and a swim lesson program. Our home pool is an indoor, six lane 5 25 yard pool with outdoor facility access including a track, indoor gym.  The team is young and in 3 short years had emerged as one of the top programs in New England at the age group and senior team levels and has developed Nationally ranked swimmers. 

Job Description:

We are seeking an enthusiastic, organized, and professional swim coach to serve as both the assistant for our Elite group, and Head Coach of our age group practices. The right person possesses strong communication skills, is knowledgeable of the TeamUnify platform, and knows how to write a workout and season plan for the 10-14 age groups. This position will include administrative duties outside of those required for the head coach of a practice group. 

Responsibilities:

• Head coach for our 3-B (11-14 years old) six practices per week, 11.5 months out of the year.

• Assistant coach for our elite National group 6-8 practices per week, 11.5 months out of the year.

• Attend 1-2 swim meets a month (both local and travel) as assigned by head  coach.

• Oversee athlete progression and contribute to upward trajectory of athletes through all levels of the program.

• Perform administrative duties (8-10 hours per week) including scheduling of staff, assisting head coach in oversight and mentoring of staff, parent communication, and contribution to the team’s various social media accounts. Other administrative duties to be assigned.

• Participate and engage in program season and future planning exercises.

• Oversight and management of one major fundraising activity per year.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Preferred 4+ years of USA Swimming team coaching leading high level age group (11+ year olds) or senior level swimmers.

• Currently credentialed USA Swimming coach (all current USA Swimming coach member requirements either fulfilled or able to be immediately re-certified).

• Proven ability to foster an environment of inclusion and excellence in swimming through dryland, in-water practices, other team activities, and competitions.

• Understands proper technique, stroke development, and advanced aerobic training for age group and senior swimmers.

• An interest in continuing education. We are looking for a coach who is continually striving to gain more knowledge, be curious, and share this knowledge with the swimmers and fellow staff members

Additional Qualifications (not required by highly sought):

• Knowledge of Meet Manager platform

• Previous experience as a swim meet Operational Risk (Safety) Director

• Previous experience as a staff member for an LSC Zone team or camp

Compensation

Minimum Salary – $40,00 

weekday hours: Mondays – Thursdays  3:30- 7:30p

Sundays 3:30-5:30p

Benefits include meet travel expenses covered or reimbursed, paid professional development (clinic/conference attendance), and a small stipend for relocation expense (if necessary).

There is also the opportunity to make significant additional income through swim lessons and clinics. 

Lead Age Group Coach Position

Date posted: September 24, 2021

Location: 2200 South Kipling Street, Lakewood, CO, USA

with Foothills Swim Team

Lead Age Group Coaching position with the Foothills Swim Team in Lakewood, Colorado.  Foothills Swim Team is actively seeking a highly motivated and committed coach to fill the role of a Lead Coach at the Age Group level to begin immediately.  Foothills Swim Team is a year-round competitive swimming program offering instruction, training, and competition for young people ages 5 and up. We have over 200 USA Swimming registered members and operate from three locations: Carmody Recreation center (50 meters by 25 yards), Lilley Gulch recreation center (6-lane 25 Meter), and Ridge Recreation Center (10-lane 25 yards).

Lifeguard

Date posted: September 24, 2021

Location: 111 North Post Oak Lane, Houston, TX, USA

with The Houstonian, Hotel Club & Spa

Seeking Lifeguards with positive and friendly attitudes, attention to detail, and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Prior customer service experience strongly preferred.

The Lifeguard’s primary role is to ensure the safety of patrons and coworkers, constant surveillance of the pools, recognizing and preventing hazardous behaviors, inspecting pool areas for potential problems and hazards, taking appropriate action and watching for unusual activity in and around the pool areas.

Lifeguard’s secondary duties will include, but are not limited to: maintaining pool chemistry logs, cleaning and maintaining the pool areas, assisting coworkers with set up and tear down of a class area, and greeting and assisting members.

Lifeguards are required to attend all Lifeguard In-Services and Aquatics, Club and Company meetings. Must be at least 17 years of age. Lifeguards will be required to work weekends, holidays and all Aquatics related events. Current Lifeguard, CPR and First Aid Certification are required. Candidates will audition to show skills are strong and up to date.

Head Swimming and Diving Coach

Date posted: September 22, 2021

Location: 280 Central Ave, Fredonia, NY, USA

with Fredonia State University

Head Coach, Men’s and Women’s Swimming & Diving

Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive compensation plus comprehensive benefits plan including health, dental, and vision insurance and retirement plan options including a fixed pension plan or a 401(A) with generous employer contributions;
• Paid leave provisions including vacation, sick and holiday leave; impressive educational benefits including tuition-free study plus supplemental tuition aid;
• A rich array of services, programs and benefits to help employees advance in their career and enhance the quality of their personal life, including professional development programs and services, employee EAP and wellness programs, discounted membership to the on-campus fitness center, and access to the Campus and Community Child Care Center.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the head coach will discharge the following responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of a competitive NCAA Division III men’s and women’s swimming & diving program. This will include recruiting and retention of student-athletes, practice and meet preparation and coaching, supervision and mentoring of part-time assistant coaches, budgeting, fundraising, planning and supervising all team travel, and alumni relations.
• Oversee and supervise pool facility and lifeguards, to include scheduling of lifeguards.
• Teach courses in Lifeguarding, based upon requests from the Registrar.
• Mentor and coach student-athletes and assist student-athletes in the development of swimming skills and an understanding of swimming strategies necessary to succeed.
• Assist with sourcing and hire of a diving coach to facilitate rebuild of competitive diving program.
• Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining compliance with NCAA, SUNYAC and Fredonia rules and regulations.
• Participate in committees and provide service to the Department, University, and Profession.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• Demonstrated record of successful participation, coaching and recruiting in the sport of swimming
• Demonstrated high level of motivation with strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated willingness and ability, to travel and work a flexible schedule
• Demonstrated ability to supervise staff and work with student employees
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and the needs of diverse faculty, staff, students, and university community
• Willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues for program growth and enhancement
• Possess current CPR/AED and First Aid Certification or ability to immediately obtain
• Valid state driver’s license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• Prior experience coaching at the NCAA Division III level

YMCA Westside Silver Fin Head Coach and Club President

Date posted: September 21, 2021

Location: 2919 N Litchfield Rd, Goodyear, AZ, USA

with YMCA Westside Silver Fins

The Westside Silver Fins, as a USA Swimming team, is a non-profit organization offering competitive swim programs for the novice through national-caliber athlete.  YMCA Westside Silver Fins has demonstrated consistent success since its inception in local, regional, national, and international competitions.

Through our vision of “Developing Champions in Life Through Excellence in Swimming”, the YMCA Westside Silver Fins subscribe to a philosophy of teaching and training that provides for maximum long-term performances for its swimmers both in and out of the pool. The center of our coaching philosophy resides with the building of a foundation of strong technique and a love for racing through a strong aerobic base. Leadership and accountability are two essential “life skills” we strive to develop in our athletes. We are divided into eight (8) different groups based on a variety of factors that include age, ability, maturity, performance and attitude. As swimmers progress through the programs they will be given more responsibility for their swims and performances. Swimmers learn self-discipline, time management, sportsmanship and goal setting – important lessons that will help prepare them for life, as well as swimming.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF A SENIOR PROGRAM DIRECTOR OF COMPETITIVE SWIM:

• Recruits, hires, trains, develops and directs diverse staff and volunteers. Holds others accountable for equitable staff hiring, promotion, and development. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Guides others on how to strengthen knowledge, skills, and competencies that improve organizational performance.
• Ensures programs and services meet community needs to include supervising existing program activities, establishing new program activities, and expanding the program within the community Plan, prepare, and conduct team practices in accordance with program objectives, guidelines, and policies.
• Manages the program, including developing and monitoring the program budget to meet fiscal objectives; compiling program statistic to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in program; and creating and scheduling practices and meets.
• Organize, planning, and scheduling of all team travel involving the Silver Fins swim program.

www.wsfins.com

Director – Competitive Aquatics, Westfield Area YMCA

Date posted: September 21, 2021

Location: 220 Clark Street, Westfield, NJ, USA

with Westfield Area YMCA - Devilfish Swim Team

The Westfield Area YMCA seeks a dynamic leader to be our Director of Competitive Aquatics/Head Coach and continue the success of our Devilfish swim team.

The Westfield Area YMCA Devilfish swim team is a highly competitive program that has produced athletes at a high level for many years.  The Devilfish team is extremely competitive at the YMCA state and national level and most recently, having swimmers qualify for national meets and USA Olympic team trials.  The Devilfish coaching staff works hard to advance swimmers to reach their full potential no matter where they start from.  This is a very tight knit community that loves swimming and supporting each other to advance in the sport.

The Devilfish have over 250 swimmers from the ages 6-18.  The team practices at the Westfield Area YMCA pool as well as a second site in Cranford.  The program runs year round in three seasons:  Fall, Spring, and Summer.  For summer long course training, the team swims out of multiple outdoor Olympic size pools.  The ideal candidate will have experience running a large highly competitive swim team and also have proven experience in training senior level swimmers.  The candidate must be a good manager and knowledge of Team Unify, Meet Manager and operating a Colorado timing system is strongly preferred or must be learned.

Under the direction of the Senior Director – Physical Programs, and in harmony with the mission and purpose of the established goals of the Westfield Area YMCA, the Director of Competitive Aquatics is responsible for the management, supervision, and evaluation of the Devilfish swim team and pre-competitive swim teams.  He/she is responsible for the certification training necessary to be a certified swim coach in accordance with the YMCA of the USA and USA Swimming.   The Director of Competitive Aquatics is responsible for program, budget, personnel, maintenance, equipment, trainings/staff meetings, risk management, and quality assurance.   In addition, must exemplify that member service is an equal part of any position in the “YMCA” and must demonstrate a commitment to the YMCA’s four Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.

Essential Functions

• Supervise, develop and oversee operations of the Devilfish Swim Team and Competitive Aquatics Department.
• Focus on high quality coaching and athlete progression at all levels in a safe and nurturing manner.
• Maintain positive relationships with members, participants and staff through good communication, core values, and interaction.
• Prioritize finding meets for Devilfish swimmers to participate in and ensure timely registration.
• Attend dual meets, YMCA championship meets and USA Invitational meets.
• Prepare lineups for YMCA Dual Meets.  Develop a strong knowledge of the meet manager software, team unify website and operation of a Colorado timing system.
• Provide staff leadership over the annual Devilfish Classic Swim Meet.
• Oversee any swim clinics, the spring training and long course programs and provide individual/small group lessons as needed. In coordination with the Associate Director, oversee the Devilfish team tryout process including scheduling, inquiries and responses post tryouts.  Promote and recruit new swimmers for the Westfield Area YMCA swim team.
• Responsible for new program development and shall develop new programs as program space is available.
• Ensure smooth administration of the team; i.e. meet registrations, emails, phone calls, results, etc.  Respond timely to parent questions and concerns (via email or over the phone), ideally within 24-48 business hours.
• Be available to work mornings, evenings and weekends for practice sessions or swim meets as scheduled.
• Maintain order and discipline during practice sessions in the locker rooms and at swim meets.
• Be on deck for all assigned hours.
• Ensure coaches are tracking practice attendance for all practice groups
• Responsible for evaluating the Competitive Aquatics program at the end of season (Fall/Winter and Spring/Summer) and discussing results with supervisor.
• Ensure the Devilfish team handbook stays up to date.
• Change/update the Westfield Area YMCA record board in April annually.
• Assist in a leadership capacity with team’s social events—i.e., Holiday Party and Swim Team Banquet.
• Maintain and renew USA Swimming (NJ) membership, American Red Cross and/or YMCA Lifeguard Certification, Coaches Safety Training for swim coaches, Principles of Competitive Swimming Certification, Certified Pool Operator, ASHI Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers and Professional Rescuers, ASHI Basic First Aid, Emergency Oxygen Administration, EPI and Asthma certifications or equivalent.
• Adhere to all aquatic safety rules and standards set by the YMCA Aquatic and Competitive Aquatic Directors.

Required Certifications

• ASHI Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers and Professional Rescuer and ASHI Basic First Aid with EPI and Asthma, or equivalent certifications.
• Emergency Oxygen Administration certification
• American Red Cross and/or YMCA Lifeguard Certification
• Coaches Safety Training for swim coaches
• Principles of Competitive Swimming Certification and Certified Pool Operator must be obtained within one year of hire

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Member of USA Swimming (NJ)
• Must have an enthusiastic attitude and good communication skills to be able to interact with and maintain positive relations with members, participants and staff
• Experience working with children of all ages and abilities
• The person in this position must have the knowledge required for the management of a competitive swim team program of 250+ swimmers, hire and supervise staff, facilities, equipment, scheduling, and the ability to work closely with the Devilfish Parent Assistance Committee.

Company Benefits

• Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 100% contribution towards life insurance and long term disability
• Optional life insurance and dependent life insurance available at low rates
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• Complimentary YMCA Family Membership
• Access to one of the leading retirement programs “Y Retirement Fund” with a 12% company contribution to the fund after meeting the eligibility period.
• A rewarding career with professional growth
• Reduced program fees and child care discounts in select programs

TritonWear Seeks Team Sales Manager, Salary Range $40,000 to $70,000

Date posted: September 21, 2021

Location: Toronto, ON, Canada

with TritonWear

Women’s Swimming Coaching Assistant

Date posted: September 21, 2021

Location: San Jose, CA, USA

with San Jose State University

San José State University Athletics is an integral part of the University and exists to promote the common good through athletic competition by providing equitable opportunities for men and women to compete at the NCAA Division I level. The athletics program strives to create a diverse and inclusive environment emphasizing academics, compliance, student-athlete welfare, fair play sportsmanship and Spartan Pride.  https://sjsuspartans.com/

 

The Assistant Swimming and Diving Coach, is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in organizing and managing all phases of a Division I Diving program, including recruiting, team travel, strength & conditioning, student-athlete academic monitoring, public speaking, competition scheduling, budget management, and community/donor relations.

Equal Employment Statement:

SJSU is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

 

It is the policy of SJSU to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities who self disclose.

 

Raleigh Swimming Association Seeking Salaried Full-Time Coach

Date posted: September 21, 2021

Location: 1013 Jones Franklin Rd, Raleigh, NC, USA

with RALEIGH SWIMMING ASSOCIATION INC

Interested in working in the dynamic, fast-growing Triangle Area of North Carolina? Passionate about coaching age group swimmers? Are you an energetic coach who loves to learn?

Raleigh Swimming Association (RSA) is searching for a coach to work with our Age Group athletes. This is a salaried position with benefits. Compensation is commensurate with experience. The start date for this position is April 2022.

 

Responsibilities of this position include:

-Leading a minimum of two practice groups

-Season planning and implementing engaging, appropriately challenging and fun practices for those groups

-Assisting a minimum of one practice group

-Attending 1-2 meets per month

-Performing daily administrative tasks

-Communicating in writing, as well as in person, with parents and providing written feedback (progress reports) to parents

-Leading and assisting with clinics periodically throughout the year

 

Minimum requirements for this position include:

-Current USA Swimming coaching credentials

-Current lifeguard certification or willingness to obtain certification within 30 days of being hired

-Outstanding communication skills

-Experience leading practice groups, experience with multiple age groups is preferred

Multiple Positions Available – Tigard Tualatin Swim Club

Date posted: September 21, 2021

Location: Tigard, OR, USA

with Tigard Tualatin Swim Club

Have you always wanted to live in the Pacific Northwest? Do you have energy, passion for working with kids, and love swimming? Do you want to be part of a great swim team with a family-feel? Then look no further! The Tigard-Tualatin Swim Club (TTSC) is currently hiring for several positions.

TTSC is a multi-site team that operates out of pools in both Tigard and Tualatin, OR (suburbs of Portland). Our team was a Bronze Medal Club with USA Swimming in back-to-back years for 2020 and 2021. We currently have approximately 120 swimmers ranging from age 6 to 18.

TTSC is currently looking for a Head Age Group Coach, an assistant age group coach, and a senior-level coach. Hours and responsibilities vary by position, but all require between 1-3 hours on deck coaching, Monday-Friday, and potentially some Saturday morning practices. Meets are typically once or twice per month.

Preferred Qualifications:
1) Positive and energetic presence with a passion for working with children.
2) Past experience with competitive swimming and/or coaching/teaching swimming.
3) Strong communication skills.
4) Proficiency with Team Unify web services, meet entries, and communication (or willingness to learn).
5) Current CPR, First Aid, Coaches Safety, and Safe Sport certifications and membership in good standing with USA Swimming (or willing/able to obtain all necessary certifications).

Preferred start date: Immediate.

Head Age Group Coach salary range: $33,000-$36,000.
Age Group/Senior 2 Group coach pay rate: $20 per hour.

For more information about our team and programs, please visit our website at www.ttsc.org

Assistant Coach, IFLY Swim Club

Date posted: September 17, 2021

Location: 125 N. Madison Street

with The University of Iowa

Assist with the coaching and administration of the Iowa Flyers Swim Club program, with primary responsibility for the developmental and age group swimmers in the general track. The position also provides assistance as needed by the head coach with implementing workouts for the elite track. This position includes administrative duties related to the operation of the club in addition to coaching.

Program Development & Implementation

• Assist in coordinating on-deck coaching and supervision to all Iowa Flyers Swim Club participants during all practice sessions and competitions.
• Coordinate with head coach on planning and the execution of daily and long term practices.
• Coaching responsibilities include primarily the developmental and age group swimmers in the general track. Will provide help as needed by the head coach with implementing workouts for the elite track.

Leadership

• Promote the values of teamwork, self-discipline, dedication, work ethic, sportsmanship, and time management with all club participants and coaches.
• Take on a leadership role in state and national governing swim club organizations by serving in officer positions when possible.
• Maintain and improve personal professional skills and education by attending appropriate professional development workshops, conferences, trainings, and seminars.  Maintain memberships in applicable professional organizations and governing bodies.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

• Maintains productive work relationships while considering multiple perspectives.
• Demonstrates awareness of one’s own and others’ social identities (e.g. race, gender, disability status, religion, etc.) and their relevance in the workplace.

Performance Management

• Understand performance management concepts.
• Knows organization’s core performance factors and ratings.
• Can explain organization’s performance management process.
• Participates in own performance review or performance checkpoint session.

Safety, Injury Prevention and Emergency Procedures

• Administers appropriate first aid and follows emergency procedures.
• Treats and reports all situations and incidents endangering personal safety.
• Conducts hazard identification and observes universal precautions for injury prevention.
• Assesses the factors that contribute to intentional and unintentional injury.
• Carries out accident/incident investigations in accordance with appropriate safety plans.

Team Management and Team Building          

• Understands importance of cohesive team effort and concept of synergy.
• Differentiates characteristics of effective and dysfunctional teams.
• Identifies key factors and requisite activities for building an effective team.
• Can explain traditional versus virtual teams.

Amazing Swim Coaches Needed!

Date posted: September 17, 2021

Location: El Segundo, CA 90245, USA

with Beach Cities Swimming

Beach Cities Swimming is looking to add two to three high quality Swimming Coaches to our USA Coaching staff in beautiful Sunny Southern California. We are looking to fill the position sooner rather than later, but will not settle until we find the RIGHT people.

Beach Cities Swimming is located in the South bay (West Los Angeles County, Southern California (Our reach: from Santa Monica all the way south to Rancho Palos Verdes).

We are looking for two individuals who LOVE being on deck, possess the X factor, with that rare ability to get athletes to run through walls for them (willingly of course!), and will stop at nothing to make the program better.

Our Mission Statement “Building World Class Character Through Excellence in Swimming” speaks for itself. Established in 2012 and coming up on our 10 year anniversary. We are non profit Board run team. We are a Silver Medal Club for the 3rd year in a row.

If you ENJOY working in a fast paced positive and competitive swim environment, and are EAGER to join our hard working coaching staff to take our groups to the top, from pre-comp to Nationals, please apply now.

These are well compensated positions. Very strong salary (for those that can work full time and have the proven experience). Very strong hourly rates for those that can’t work full time/ but also have the experience.

You must possess a desire to make every athlete in front of you better in the short time you have them each day.

The energy on the pool deck is driven by the coaches, and  is what makes the Beach Cities engine run.

Send me an email explaining why you believe you are the right one to take on this wonderful challenge. Also include your competitive swimming and coaching experience with references. Looking to fill this as soon as we know it’s the right person. [email protected]

If you’re THE COACH who overachieves with what you have in front of you, this might be the opportunity you’ve been waiting a long time for.  Time to take your shot and make it happen. Go Beach Cities!

Swim Lesson Instructor Positions and Lifeguard Positions

Date posted: September 17, 2021

Location: Redmond Pool, Northeast 104th Street, Redmond, WA, USA

with WAVE Aquatics

WAVE Aquatics is hiring for open Swim Lesson Instructor Positions and Lifeguard Positions

Wave Aquatics offers swim lessons at Redmond Pool and Juanita Aquatics Center (Juanita HS). We are looking for self-motivated and dependable team members to help us offer high quality swim lessons to members of the Eastside community.  As well as, hiring Opening Lifeguards at Redmond Pool and Juanita Aquatics Center (Juanita HS)!

Flexible training schedules – Apply today!

All training and certifications provided in house.

 

Swim Instructor Hours:
• Part-time

• Weekday evenings 5:00 pm – 8:45 pm
• Saturday & Sunday mornings 7:30 am – 12:30 pm

 

Lifeguard Hours:

Part time or full time hours available.

Opening shift needed! 5 am – 9:30 am Monday – Friday

 

Requirements:
• American Red Cross Lifeguard/CPR/AED certification, or willingness to obtain within first 3 months of employment (In-house training available)
• Passion for being in the water and working with kids
• Commitment to a consistent work schedule
• Attendance at mandatory staff meetings
• Pass a standard background check

 

Swim Lesson Instructor Pay: $16.00 – $17.50 per hour (Part Time)

Lifeguard Pay: $15 to $16.25 /hour (Part Time w/potential for Full Time for right candidate)

 

COVID-19 considerations:
All WAVE Aquatics employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no later than October 18th, 2021.

Assistant Coach

Date posted: September 16, 2021

Location: 711 Silver Lake Drive, Danville, CA, USA

with Crow Canyon Sharks

The Crow Canyon Sharks located in Danville, CA are seeking an Age Group coach to work primarily with athletes ages 9-14. 

The Sharks have traditionally been a small but nationally competitive team, consisting mostly of high school age athletes. We have been a Silver Medal Club for the last 5 years, had athletes in the top 100 in the world in each year 2016-2021, and in 2018 won a Women’s Winter Junior National West title. All done with between 60-70 athletes total on our team.

Over the last year our team has grown to over 200 athletes, the majority of them 14 and Under. The Sharks were ranked 38th by ASCA Top 100 Age Group Team in 2021 and our goal is to increase our ranking in 2022! 

We are continuing to grow quickly and need another committed coach to help take our age group program to new heights. 

Salary 

• Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience ranging from $60,000 – $75,000.
• Opportunity for advancement in title and significant increase in compensation based on performance.

Coaching Duties

• Coordinate with the head coach to generate seasonal, monthly and weekly training plans
• Run practices 6 days a week with focus and enthusiasm (typically 2 hours and 45 minutes a day)
• Establish and maintain relationships and open communication with athletes and their parents
• Work swim meets (typically 2 weekends a month)
• Attend weekly staff meetings
• Prepare a monthly report of your training groups for parents
• Demonstrate and promote our core team values of Teamwork, Toughness, and Trust

Qualifications

• Certified USA Swim Coach in good standing 
• Minimum 5 years experience coaching USA swimming
• Proven track record of high performance at the Age Group and/or Senior Level

Director, Lifeguard Training & Certification (Association Office)

Date posted: September 16, 2021

Location: 5 West 63rd Street, New York, NY, USA

with YMCA of Greater New York

The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.

We are seeking a Director of Lifeguard Training and Certification who will help develop and lead the Association’s first ever Lifeguard Training & Certification program, an offering of the Aquatics Center of Excellence in the newly formed Center for Access, Innovation and Advocacy. Responsibilities include recruiting, scheduling, evaluating, and training new and current lifeguard / lifeguard instructor candidates and creating a pipeline of potential candidates via strategic partnerships. The Director, Lifeguard Training and Certification will represent the Y brand both internally and externally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Know and understand all YMCA, state and local health and safety requirements, including Pool Safety Plan, Emergency Action Plan, Emergency Evacuation Routes and staff certifications.
• Ensure the safety of YMCA staff and members.
• Develop a comprehensive participant recruitment plan and annual certification schedule.
• Collaborate with Research, Evaluation and Strategy on developing program performance metrics, evaluating program performance and suggesting enhancements.
• Conduct lifeguard certification classes and all related administrative tasks.
• Track and report on metrics routinely, identifying opportunities to demonstrate the impact of the program and provide the Fund Development and Public Affairs department with information needed to request further support.
• Act as a brand ambassador by connecting candidates to employment opportunities or a development course.
• Engage graduates of the program to build a certification referral program.
• Support development opportunities for program staff.
• Maintain certification level of physical and mental readiness
• Responsible for recertification before expiration.
• Actively participate in professional development, designated meetings, and special events, as appropriate and requested.
• Other activities and duties as needed that address the ongoing health and well-being of our staff and members.
• Follow and maintain sanitary habits in accordance with CDC guidelines.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent desired.
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience supervising lifeguards and swim instructors.
• Strong lifeguarding skills and experience in assessing and correcting skills gaps in others.
• Current YMCA Lifeguard certification or National equivalent (must attain YMCA LG certification within 90 days of hire)
• Current YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor certification or National equivalent (must attain YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor certification within 120 days of hire)
• Current Basic Life Support (CPRO), First Aid and Emergency Oxygen.
• Current YMCA Lifeguard Instructor Certification or National equivalent.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

We offer an exciting and innovative work environment with an organizational culture committed to serving all members of our community. As a leading not-for-profit, community service organization, our Association relies heavily on fundraising to support the wide range of programs we proudly provide the communities we serve. Our expectation is that all staff promotes participation of their branch fundraising efforts in some capacity.