Swimming Jobs

Swim Instructor I (Harlem YMCA)

Date posted: June 14, 2024

Location: New York, NY, USA

with YMCA of Greater New York

Salary: $20.00 – $25.00 Hourly [Seasonal Rate: $24.00+ Hourly*]
*Swim Instructors employed from June 15 – September 6, 2024, will be paid $24.00+ Hourly*

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.

To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and “LEAP” career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.

The Harlem YMCA is seeking Swim Instructors who will be responsible for maintaining safe conditions at the branch and promote a safe and positive atmosphere in accordance with YMCA of Greater New York Aquatics policies and procedures.  The Swim Instructor will also provide swim instruction for different ages and ability levels and motivate their participants.

Key Responsibilities:

• Must be Instructor Ready: uniform, lesson plans, maintain records (attendance, track progress and complete end of session report).
• Instruct participants according to YMCA Aquatics program standards: using lesson guides, guided discovery teaching, effective class organization and positive relationship with participants.
  
• Ensure instructional equipment remains in good condition; have all equipment ready prior to classes and put away after
  
• Report repair needs to supervisor whenever necessary.
  
• Set-up, breakdown and store equipment for each class.
  
• Attend mandatory in-service training on a monthly basis.
  
• Must attain YMCA Lifeguard certification within 90 days of hire and YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor certification within 120 days of hire.
  
• Know and understand the Emergency Action Plan and Emergency Evacuation Routes.
  
• Enforce Aquatics safety rules consistently and fairly.
  
• Maintain positive relationships with class participants, parents, non-class members and staff.
  
• Promote other Aquatics programs; have knowledge of pool schedule and programs.
  
• Maintain certification level of physical and mental readiness. Responsible for recertification before expiration.
  
• Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings and special events.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Must be 17 years of age or older.
• Current YMCA Swim Lessons certification or equivalent.
  
• Current Basic Life Support, First Aid and Emergency Oxygen certifications (if required by certification organization).
  
• Demonstrate swim strokes and BLS/BFA/EO skills.
  
• Excellent hospitality skills.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Benefits:
The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members including retirement benefits, medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information.

Assistant or Associate Head Coach, Women’s Swimming & Diving

Date posted: June 14, 2024

Location: Terre Haute, IN, USA

with Indiana State University

Plays an integral role in all aspects of the Indiana State University women’s swimming and diving program, including but not limited to season planning, recruiting, travel preparation and logistics, ordering of apparel and equipment, budget management, and coaching. Takes lead role within aspects of the program, as assigned by Head Coach.

Lifeguard (Harlem YMCA)

Date posted: June 13, 2024

Location: New York, NY, USA

with YMCA of Greater New York

Salary: $18.00 – $22.00 Hourly [Seasonal Pay Rate: $22.00+ Hourly*]
*Lifeguards employed from June 15 – September 6, 2024, will be paid $22.00+ Hourly*

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.
To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and “LEAP” career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.
The Harlem YMCA is seeking Lifeguards who will be responsible for maintaining safe conditions in and around the swim area at the branch. The Lifeguard will promote a safe and positive atmosphere in accordance with YMCA aquatics policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Must be Rescue Ready: uniform, pocket face mask/gloves, whistle and rescue tube.
• Continuous and active scanning of the pool.
  
• Know and understand the Emergency Action Plan and Emergency Evacuation Routes.
  
• Enforce aquatics safety rules consistently and fairly.
  
• Perform second duties, as requested, only when not lifeguarding.
  
• Maintain positive relationships with members and staff.
  
• Follow the directions of the YMCA of Greater New York aquatic supervisors, in accordance with the YMCA aquatic standards.
  
• Must attain YMCA Lifeguard certification within 90 days of hire and YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor certification within 120 days of hire.
  
• Maintain certification level of physical and mental readiness.  Responsible for recertification before expiration.
  
• Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings and special events.
  

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Must be 16 years of age or older. 
• Current YMCA Lifeguard certification or equivalent.
• Current Basic Life Support and First Aid and Emergency Oxygen (if required by certification organization).
• Demonstrate swim strokes, lifeguard rescues and BLS/BFA/EO skills.
  
• Excellent hospitality skills.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Benefits:
The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members including retirement benefits, medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information.

Lead Group Coach – Houston (Kingwood, Texas)

Date posted: June 13, 2024

Location: Kingwood Area, TX 77345, USA

with Blue Tide Aquatics

Summary/Primary Objective of Position

To coach, lead and motivate athletes in practice groups, promoting improvement and growth.

Work with Head Coach and Associate Head Coach to create full season training plans for stroke technique progression, dryland progression, training progression and taper strategies for all levels and effectively communicate to swimmers and coaches.Primary responsibility involves coaching multiple age groups and skill levels. Coordinate training methodology, team drills and practice group goals with age group coaches. As a full-time position, off-deck responsibilities and planning will also be required.

Typical Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities

(These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

1. Lead coach of one or more practice groups. This includes planning and implementation of daily workouts, attending meets as well as team and group social events.
2. Plans and coordinates the work of assistant and volunteers on deck and at competitions.
3. Assists with team tryouts, individual evaluations, Masters Swim Program, and/or other team-related programs.
4. Supports and communicates with other administrators and staff.
5. Knows, interprets, and follows school district policies.
6. Participates and/or assists in coordination of Swim Club events and functions.
7. Periodic coverage of other practice groups (sick days, swim meets, etc.).
8. Certified Pool Operator preferred, but not required.
9. Any additional duties as assigned by the Head Coach.

Requirements

Member in good standing of USA Swimming and current on all certifications.  Ensures full compliance with all USA Swimming policies. Responds in emergency situations.

Preferred Qualifications & Compensation

3 years of coaching experience, with at least 1 year as a lead coach.

Pay commensurate with experience. Salary range: $38,000 – $52,000.

Compensation

Pay is commensurate based on experience.

Head Swimming Coach Upper Valley Aquatic Center

Date posted: June 12, 2024

Location: 100 Arboretum Lane, White River Junction, VT, USA

with Swim Coach Staffing Solutions

Job Title: Head Swim Team Coach                               Department: Swim Team

Reports to: Executive Director                                     

FLSA Classification: EXEMPT

Job Summary:
The role of the Head Coach is to develop a regionally strong competitive swim team with 120-160 swimmers while assuring growth of the team competitively and financially. The Head Coach will support the other coaches and interact often with UVAC management staff to assure coordination of swim lane usage, communication about team events, maintenance and cleaning issues, swim meet logistics, and team successes. The Head Coach must be able to promote the team through lectures, press releases and social media.

Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Set up squad guidelines. Plan and schedule all UVAC swim team programs
2. Set up workouts and provide technical direction to all assistant coaches
3. Provide written evaluations of coaches and programs at the end of short and long course seasons
4. Work with coaches to make recommendations on professional development and training (seminars, workshops, conventions)
5. Plan, schedule and conduct practices
6. Assist and participate in non-swim team UVAC activities, open houses, fund-raisers and special events unless excused by the ED
7. Responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, development, and performance management of all coaches
8. Assure that accurate daily attendance records for practices are maintained and delivered to the team registrar
9. Maintain membership in USA Swimming and complete all safety training for coaches. Including staying current in AED/CPR certifications
10. Assure that all swimmers have completed the application form and have made payment prior to the start of workouts
11. Develop and enforce  a coaches and  team travel “code of conduct”
12. Work with UVAC management to ensure coordination of swim lane usage.
13. Communicate with the marketing manager on a bi-weekly basis to disseminate information about team results, practices, blogs, and make frequent Facebook postings
14. Develop and manage annual budget for team income and expenses and assure that the net profit goals are met
15. Have at least one formal group parent meeting for each season to outline goals, establish parent behaviors, and answer questions as needed
16. Submit weekly report to the ED by 6 pm on Monday.( If away for a meet Tuesday at 6pm)
17. Work closely with the parent committee to maximize communication, help direct fund-raising activities, and determine use of the money that is raised
18. Work with parent committee to host an annual swim team banquet and one other “field trip” type of team building experience
19. Assure that attendance records are kept accurately and that all registration and meet fee income has been collected by the Team Registrar
20. Recruitment and scheduling of swim meets as agreed upon annually with the ED
21. Continue to develop coaching and leadership skills by attending conferences, workshops, reading, and webinars
22. Determine product, organize orders, and distribute team apparel
23. Negotiate and maximize the TYR sponsorship to assure we get everything outlined
24. Perform other reasonably related functions as determined by management

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to supervise, motivate, and train other coaches and volunteers
• Computer literacy with Word, Excel, Power Point, Page maker or similar programs
• Experience with using swim team specific software such as Team Unify or the equivalent
• Strong budgeting and planning ability
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The Head Coach must have dynamic, high energy personnel skills to relate positively with children and their parents.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum ASCA 3 level coach, level 4 preferred
• 6 or more years as a head coach, preferred

Physical and Schedule Requirements:

The position requires a mix of days, nights, and weekends. Travel to swim meets locally, regionally, nationally, and inter-nationally is also required. Frequent long weeks during meet season should be expected.

HEAD COACH – HAWKEN UPPER SCHOOL SWIMMING & LAKE ERIE SILVER DOLPHINS

Date posted: June 11, 2024

Location: Gates Mills, OH, USA

with Lake Erie Silver Dolphins

THE POSITION
Hawken School is seeking to hire a full-time, year-round, salaried Head Coach who is a dedicated and experienced coach to lead a high school and institution-owned competitive club program that seeks to develop the character and athletic skills of a diverse group of swimmers of all ages, with a wide range of ability levels. This Head Coach must develop the skills and talents of the team while promoting teamwork, sportsmanship, and encouraging development and excellence. The successful candidate will also collaborate with several key stakeholders, including school administrators, club board members, athletics and aquatics staff, community members, parents, and minor athletes to lead efforts that support the team mission and the growth and development of each swimmer.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Applicants should be prepared to balance the following Head Coach roles and responsibilities:

Head Coach – Hawken School
Ensure the success of the varsity program at the highest level of the Northeast Ohio District and Ohio High School State Championships, while cultivating the junior varsity squad and middle school program
Demonstrate excellence in coaching and the development of training plans for the high school swim team
Determine high school meet schedule in collaboration with the Athletic Director and set coach schedules for meet attendance
Communicate effectively with the athletic department, Hawken School Deans, CFO, administrative assistants, transportation providers, custodians, and the general public about student practice and competition schedules
Develop meet lineups for regular season and championship competitions
Effectively communicate with assistants, athletes, parents, and alumni
Promote program internally and externally within the OHSAA guidelines
Perform other duties as assigned by Hawken School Athletics administrators and the Head of School

Head Coach – Lake Erie Silver Dolphins (LESD)
Lead the development, communication, and implementation of: team season planning; tryouts; practice schedules; meet schedules and coaching assignments; LESD coaching staff hiring and training mentoring processes; training group assignments; programming that fosters a culture of positive community building between club, middle school, and high school athletes
Directly oversee the training of two or more practice groups
Manage and mentor a dynamic group of coaches at multiple sites
Collaborate with staff, parents, and volunteers to develop and implement effective communication practices (including, but not limited to, weekly communication to families), budget planning and maintenance, team policies and procedures, the execution of team-hosted events, and the organization and publication of team records and media

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants should possess:
A Bachelor’s degree and 3 or more years of USAS coaching experience
Demonstrated team leadership and refined skills in high-quality athletic development
Experience in aquatics and team management with a cohesive coaching philosophy that upholds the values of Hawken School
Knowledge of the policies and guidelines of OHSSA and USA Swimming
Demonstrated competence as a role model for athletes and other coaches
Understanding of all facets of USAS competition administration, including familiarity with meet management tools such as TeamUnify, Hy-Tek, OME, and CTS (preferred)
Demonstrated experience in building healthy, effective, authentic relationships with swimmers, families, staff, and the community
Joyful enthusiasm for working with athletes of all ages and experience working in a diverse community
An eagerness to grow a competitive swimming and aquatics program, including learn-to-swim lessons, camps, and clinics

Full Time Assistant Coach

Date posted: June 11, 2024

Location: Ocala, FL 34474, USA

with FAST Falcons

FAST Falcons Assistant Coach Position

The FAST Falcons (https://www.gomotionapp.com/team/fastfalcons/page/home), located in Ocala, Florida, is seeking a highly motivated, hard-working individual for the position of Assistant Coach. Only candidates with a strong work ethic and passion for the sport should apply. This is a full time salaried position with benefits. The intended start date is August 12th.

The Assistant Coach will lead or assist with two groups (age group and/or senior). In addition, the Assistant Coach will be responsible for administrative duties associated with competitive swimming, such as meet entries, season planning, and parent education. All applicants must understand the importance of teamwork and will be committed to helping our program advance.

FAST trains in the newly opened Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training facility (https://floridafast.com/) . Our indoor pool is a 10 lane, 50-meter pool. Our outdoor pool is the 2020 Olympic Trials warm down pool featuring 8 50m lanes and 6 25m lanes. We also have a state-of-the-art dryland center, media room, and classrooms.

The FAST Falcons is a new team that started in the spring of 2022. We currently have 175 swimmers on our competitive roster, ranging from US Open/ Junior National qualifiers to swim school graduates.

Required Qualifications: 

• Understands and supports a long-term athlete development model.
• Has excellent communication and administrative skills.
• Successfully passes the USA Swimming and FAST Falcons background checks.
• Minimum 5 years experience in competitive swimming and/or coaching.

Graduate Assistant Swim Coach

Date posted: June 10, 2024

Location: 319 N Penn St, Aberdeen, SD 57401, USA

with Northern State University Athletics-Swimming

Responsibilities: 

The candidate will assist in training, recruitment and management of a Division II Women’s Swimming and Diving. Day-to-day duties will include assistance in operation of team, recruiting, running of practices, availability to student-athletes, analysis of technique, underwater filming and general team duties. The candidate will be a vital part of the Swim and Dive program. Candidate must follow all NSIC, NCAA and Northern State University procedures, rules and protocols.

Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree with a 2.75 minimum cumulative GPA required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Stroke and turn knowledge, training knowledge, social media knowledge and trends preferred . Must have the ability to balance a fast-paced work environment. Prior coaching experience preferred.

Work Schedule & Compensation: 

Varied working hours, night and weekend hours common with office hours dependent on weekly game schedules. The candidate will receive a tuition waiver and a stipend of %10,240, which is paid on a monthly basis.

Part time coach positions available with Nation’s Capital Swim Club (NCAP)

Date posted: June 10, 2024

Location: 6001 Burke Commons Road, Burke, VA, USA

with Nation's Capital Swim Club

Part time coach positions available with Nation’s Capital Swim Club (NCAP)

Working with Head Coach, Pete Morgan, the Burke site for NCAP is now interviewing coach candidates for Age Group and Senior level training groups.  Coach experience will determine whether the position will be a group lead coach, or assistant to a lead coach.

Once offered, new hires will have the option to begin July 1.

Age Group position: developing 12 and under swimmers practicing in our afternoon session + meet coverage.

Senior Position: Gold II, high school training group practicing afternoons and Saturdays + meet coverage.

Additional Senior Position: High school prep 13-18 year old swimmers practicing in our evening training session + meet coverage.

The Race Club Seeks Full Time Swim Coach

Date posted: June 10, 2024

Location: 845 Stratford Knoll, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA

with The Race Club

The Race Club teaches the most advanced science-based swimming technique using the most advanced technology.  We achieve this through our swim camps, online subscription (consultation) and private lessons.  We are currently seeking a full time coaching position.   This unique coaching position primarily entails teaching swimmers ages nine and up of all abilities through camps, private instruction and online coaching.  The position requires basic computer skills, daily social media engagement on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Youtube with incentives for achieving channel growth goals and being a positive team player who brings creative energy to the table.

We are offering excellent compensation with benefits. Potential candidates must possess the appropriate documentation to legally obtain employment in the US. Please send a resume or email us [email protected].

Requirements

Self Starter, Excellent multitasking and organizational ability

Experienced in all aspects of social media

Full Time Senior Assistant Coach – Gator Swim Club – Florida

Date posted: June 9, 2024

Location: Gainesville, FL, USA

with Gator Swim Club

Full Time Position

Gator Swim Club

Gainesville, FL

The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of USA Swim Coaching experience at the Head Age Group coach level or above.  5+ years of experience as a lead coach with proven parent/swimmer communication skills will also be accepted.  Candidate must be current in all USA Swimming certifications and background checks prior to applying.  Candidate must be willing to relocate to Gainesville, Florida prior to August 14, 2024.

Day to Day role will be to help facilitate Club Admin duties such as new swimmer on boarding, recruitment and retention, facility and staff scheduling, as well as coach Senior AM practices and our Senior 2 afternoon practices.  Hours will require midday office hours 2-3 days per week as well as work from home 2-3 days per week.  Meets will be required, usually 1 per month.  Gator Swim Club reimburses all meet related expenses such as lodging, mileage, meals.

The position will report directly to the Head Coach.  There will be overlap in group responsibilities with the other two senior coaches on staff currently.  The Senior Program will be lead by 4 coaches, three already on staff, and the candidate will have to be willing to work within the Gator Swim Club practice model.

Gator Swim Club is a Silver Medel club and a perennial member of the Club Excellence Program.  We are a partner with SwimStrong Dryland for all of our group dryland programs and the candidate will be required to help administer dryland to their practice group as programed by SwimStrong.

Applications are due by July 14, 2024.  In person / on site interviews will be conducted prior to August 1, 2024.

Starting salary compensation will be $40,000 plus a bonus structure based upon team performance, retention, and growth.

Senior Coach – Full Time

Date posted: June 7, 2024

Location: 7401 Highway 100, Nashville, TN, USA

with Ensworth Aquatics

Ensworth Aquatics is looking for a knowledgeable, experienced, and enthusiastic coach to help lead our team’s Senior program and one other group within the team.  Ensworth Aquatics is an Institution Owned club associated with the Ensworth School, a K-12 private college preparatory school in Nashville, TN.

The right candidate will not only have exceptional coaching, communication, and interpersonal skills, but will also be able to handle administrative tasks that could include, but are not limited to, Team/Coach Travel Planning, Meet Management Duties (Meet Manager), Team Apparel Acquisition, Team Schedule Management, Website Management, etc.

Ensworth Aquatics is a bronze medal club of more than 250 athletes from all across the Nashville Metro Area.  Our team is the sole club team utilizing an indoor, 50-Meter pool with an additional teaching pool out of which the Ensworth Swim School operates, providing a feeder system to the club.

Benefits include: Health / Dental, 403b with a 7% match, Tuition Remission, Free Lunch and more.

Head Swimming and Diving Coach

Date posted: June 7, 2024

Location: 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz, NY, USA

with SUNY New Paltz

Duties: The State University of New York (SUNY) at New Paltz is seeking a Head Coach for the men’s & women’s swimming teams. The Head Coach is responsible for the recruitment, scheduling, training, and oversight of at least one part-time assistant coach. The Head Coach must abide by all NCAA, State University of New York Athletic Conference, and University rules.

Other duties include, but are not limited to:

• Recruiting, training and coaching members of the team

• Coordinating the development and promotion of the program

• Organizing and scheduling practice sessions

• Scheduling contests with approval from the Athletic Director

• Managing appropriate facility maintenance and adherence to a fiscal budget

This position has a secondary duties to be determined. Candidates must submit a cover letter, a current resume, the names and contact information of three professional references, and a one-page statement about one’s Division III coaching philosophy. Review of resumes begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

HEAD SENIOR COACH

Date posted: June 6, 2024

Location: 720 Shoals Rd, Duncan, SC, USA

with Y-SPARTAQUATICS SWIM CLUB / YMCA OF GREATER SPARTANBURG

Assistant Swimming Coach

Date posted: June 6, 2024

Location: Moscow, ID, USA

with University of Idaho

University of Idaho

Assistant Swimming Coach

Location: Moscow

Division/College: Intercollegiate Athletics

Employee Category: Exempt

Pay Range: Commensurate with experience.

FTE: 1

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Summary:

The Assistant Swim Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Swim Coach with all facets of the NCAA Div. I women’s intercollegiate swimming program. The position reports directly to the Head Swim Coach. Duties include: poolside coaching during practices and meets; recruiting of top-quality student-athletes; team travel, conditioning, academics, promotional and public relations activities; summer camps; and other duties as assigned by the head coach. This position must be in compliance with all NCAA, conference, and university rules and regulations and must display professional integrity.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree

• Collegiate swim coaching experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree
• Intercollegiate competitive experience as a swimmer
• Successful swimming coaching experience with college women, preferably at NCAA Div. I level
• Ability to recruit top-quality student-athletes at the NCAA Div. I level
• Familiarity with Northwest recruiting areas
• Demonstrated public relations, organizational, and communication skills
• Solid computer skills relating to recruiting and camp administration
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to comply with NCAA and conference rules and regulations
• Coaching and administrative experience with summer camps
• Able to work full time and has good references
• Coaching philosophy consistent or complimentary to that of the existing head coach

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Ability to lift, carry, or otherwise move up to 50 pounds

Ability to lift, carry, or otherwise move up to 50 pounds

Required Licensures, Certifications or other

Posting Number: SP004441P

Posting Date: 05/30/2024

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:

Applications received by 6/14/24 will receive first consideration.

Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

EEO Statement

University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.