Swimming Jobs

Florida Gators Swim Camp Seeks Coaches

Date posted: December 10, 2024

Location: 121 Gale Lemerand Drive, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA

with Florida Gators Swim Camp

The Florida Gators Swim Camp in Gainesville, Fl is looking for coaches to work during June of 2025.

The Gators swim camp traditionally host 125+ swimmers per week over the course of 5 sessions. This years camps run 5/29-6/1, 6/9-6/12, 6/14-6/17, 6/19-6/22, and 6/24-627. Other staff will include current UF Coaches, including 2024 Men’s Olympic Coach Anthony Nesty.

We are seeking enthusiastic, responsible, dedicated individuals, who love the sport of swimming, who are looking to gain experience, and grow their coaching network. Responsibilities include coaching groups 1-2 sessions per day, monitoring the campers during the day, maintaining general camp safety, walking the groups to and from meal, and participating/organizing daily activities.

Over the years we have we have enjoyed a number of fantastic coaches from the HS, club and college ranks. We are looking forward to welcoming passionate and dedicated individuals to our team for a memorable and impactful summer experience.

Georgia Bulldog Swim Camp Coaches

Date posted: December 6, 2024

Location: 300 River Rd, Athens, GA 30602, USA

with University of Georgia Swimming

The Georgia Bulldog Swim Camp in Athens GA is looking for coaches to work during the first part of June in 2025.

The UGA swim camp traditionally host 200+ swimmers per week over two weeks. This years camp will run 2 sessions: June 1st -7th and from June 8th-14th. Other staff will include current UGA coaches, former coach Jack Bauerle, as well as some UGA athletes.

We are seeking enthusiastic, responsible, dedicated individuals, who love the sport and  look to gain experience, and grow their network. Responsibilities include: Coaching your group 1-2 workouts per day, maintaining general camp safety, monitoring the campers during the day, walking the groups to and from meals and participating/supervising daily activities.

Over the years we have enjoyed a number of fantastic coaches that have joined us from the HS, club and college ranks. We are looking forward to welcoming passionate and dedicated individuals to our team for a memorable and impactful summer experience.

Bitterroot Swim Team Head Coach and Assistant Coach

Date posted: December 3, 2024

Location: Hamilton, MT, USA

with Bitterroot Swim Team

Bitterroot Swim Team
Now Hiring: Head and Assistant Swim Coaches

Are you passionate about swimming, coaching, and building team spirit in a competitive yet close-knit environment? The Bitterroot Swim Team (BST) in Hamilton, Montana, is seeking dynamic individuals to fill the roles of Head Coach and Assistant Coach for the 2025 summer swim season.

What We’re Looking For

A successful candidate will bring:

• A USA Swimming certification
• A background in competitive swimming (coaching or participating).
• Strong technical skills to coach all ages and abilities.
• A passion for swimming, a commitment to teaching, and the ability to foster team spirit and camaraderie.
• Availability for practices (weekday mornings and evenings) and weekend swim meets.

Why Join BST?

• Be part of a program that consistently produces collegiate-level athletes.
• Work in a supportive and family-oriented community.
• Enjoy competitive compensation (commensurate with experience).
• Explore Montana while coaching in a league that supports rural swimmers.

Head Coach

Date posted: December 1, 2024

Location: 6942 Farm to Market 1960 Road East, Humble, TX, USA

with Eagle Swimming Association

Head (Sr or Jr & Sr Programs) 

(15 – 18 or 11-18 yrs.)  

Salary $45 – 60,000  based on experience, resume, # of groups coaching, & references

Requirements

• ASCA Level III or above.
• Must have (or obtain prior to being on deck) certifications in Adult & Pediatric/Child CPR and AED, as well as Safety Training for Swim Coaches (STSC).
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Preferred: 8+ yrs. coaching experience
• Passionate about swimming & working with kids
• Knowledge of competitive swimming and all swimming strokes (Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly, Freestyle)
• Must possess/be able to demonstrate:
  • Professionalism,
  • leadership skills,
  • Decision-making ability (in the interest of athletes & organization),
  • Timely & professional communication (written & verbal) with coaches, parents and swimmers,
  • & be willing to follow directives from the board/owner.
• Must possess good problem-solving skills and have the capability to act rationally and calmly in all situations.
• Ability to work with and maintain professional relationships with staff & high school coaches.
• Must have a working knowledge of Team Unify & Hytek – TM & MM.
• Responsible management of team funds.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for developing our Jr & Sr group program swimmers (ages 13-18 – A swimmers & above) to be ready to compete at the State, Sectional, National & Collegiate levels
  • Develop and maintain season and quadrennial plans for the Sr Group that shows increased knowledge of the progression of our age group program and develops innovative techniques that show success and improvement. (This includes yardage and technique goals as well as how the group is being differentiated).
  • Responsible for writing a monthly report on the prior month’s success, needs for improvement, and goals for the next month.
• Responsible for attending important Gulf Meetings such as House of Delegates, Board of Directors, and Technical Planning meetings and sharing the information on how it impacts ESA.
• Schedule pool time, practices & meets
  • Set the next month’s pool rental schedule with the school district liaison by the 15^th of each month
  • Set up long course pool time during the summer months
• Hire, train, and maintain staff
• Develop contracts for staff
• Responsible for strategic planning such as managing group size, staffing, and determining whether changes need to be implemented for the best of ESA.
• Invoice meets entry fees monthly on Team Unify
• Maintain Team records
• Help maintain ESA equipment
• Send a weekly email with a schedule and events to the senior group.
• Send a weekly newsletter to the team with a schedule and events.
• Assist & Mentor the Head Age Group Coach as needed.
• Responsible for helping maintain a safe atmosphere by adhering to all USA swimming rules and regulations and providing positive and constructive feedback to our swimmers and parents.
  • Attend daily practice Monday – Saturday for Jr & Sr groups, as well as attend meets as scheduled/needed.
  • Supervise swimmers in the pool area at all times.
  • Teaching/training groups of swimmers between the ages of 11-18 (BB swimmers & High school aged athletes).
  • Give instruction and feedback on training & technique
  • Communicate with parents and swimmers; meet information, results, and feedback.
  • Greet, acknowledge, and interact with members at all times.
  • Create an educational, safe, and inviting experience for all participants.
  • Initiate, develop, and maintain positive relationships with all participants
  • Provide a safe, clean and organized pool area
• In charge of:
  • Setting calendar – practice & meet schedules
  • Staffing and staff schedules
  • Meet entries
  • Staff mentoring & development (including professional development)
  • Team/organization planning & development (including help starting & staffing a learn-to-swim program)
• Plan & Manage Senior Travel trips
• Maintain team practice and master calendars and reporting the monthly calendar to our school district (rental) liaison.
• Run monthly meetings with Staff (and ownership).

Vacation

Two weeks in August, one week in March (built-in), and one week (pending coverage) during our Thanksgiving or Christmas breaks.

Head Swim Coach – Preserve Piranhas

Date posted: November 26, 2024

Location: Greenwood Village, CO, USA

with Preserve Piranhas

The Preserve Piranhas Swim Team is accepting applications for the position of Head Swim Coach for Summer 2025. Candidates should have a strong background in High School or College Swimming, be well-organized, and be strong communicators to both students and adults.

The Preserve Piranhas Swim Team is a summer swim program for Ages 6 – 18, plus a development program for ages 3-6, and is part of the Rocky Mountain Swim League (RMSL). Roughly 100 local kids participate on the team each summer and the home pool is short course meters (outdoor) and located in Greenwood Village, CO. The team is governed by the Preserve Piranhas Swim Team Board comprised of volunteer parent representatives. We are committed to fostering a source of fun, joy, and meaning for the kids and building a sense of community in the neighborhood through competitive swimming and team building.

Job Details:
• Contribute to and advance the team mission. Provide coaching to ensure swimmer development and promote positive team dynamics. Implement and improve the existing program to attract and retain swimmers. Provide positive representation of the team locally, regionally, and nationally.
• Exhibit professionalism and comply with the RMSL Coaches Code of Conduct.
• Responsible for managing 5 – 7 assistant and junior coaches across all age groups and communicating directly with team parents.
• Train and coach participants by teaching stroke work, competition, and personal development.
• Design and adhere to the practice schedule for the season and ensure Preserve pool deck is returned to “open swim” setup after practices (e.g., removing lane lines, keeping secure gate closed). Practices are likely to begin Monday, May 19th and end on Friday, July 11th, 2025 (afternoon practices in May, morning practices in June/July).
• Attend scheduled meets to include all intersquad, dual/tri, and championship meets for the summer swim team.
• Responsible for the safety of participants and coaches while always adhering to policies and procedures.
• Review all meet entries, oversee relay selection, and adhere to deadlines set by Preserve Meet Manager and RMSL for weekly meet entry submissions. Review meet results (including DQs) and work with swimmers to inspire and improve performance.
• Track all scratches and alternate swimmers on day of swim meet as needed.
• Monitor weather and communicate changes to practice type (e.g., dryland) or cancellation promptly to Preserve Piranha swim community.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Preserve Piranhas Board.

Job Requirements:
• Competitive swimming background with solid knowledge of, and ability to teach, competitive strokes, starts, and turns.
• Available for the entire season, with minimal exception; all practices, stroke clinics, meets, events, prelims, and finals.
• Ability to effectively coach and train large numbers of children.
• Ability to communicate with members, staff, and the public in a courteous and effective manner.
• Completion of concussions training (per RMSL policy); current CPR certification, SafeSport, and Concussion training required prior to start of season.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Must pass a drug and background screening.

Salary Range:
Season stipend: $5,500 – $6,500, depending on experience.

Term:
Summer Season 2025 (mid-May to mid-July)

The Preserve Piranhas Employment Policy:
The Preserve Piranhas is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, religion, transgender status (including gender identity or gender expression), sex (including pregnancy), gender, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, marriage to a coworker, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, veteran status, genetic information, military service, application for military service or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
An applicant who does not meet the minimum qualifications of the position for which the applicant applies will not be considered for employment.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should email their resume and contact information to the Preserve Piranhas Board at [email protected] by December 15, 2024.

Team Website:
https://preservepiranhas.swimtopia.com

HEAD COACH, SWIMMING ACADEMY & NATIONAL YOUTH TRAINING CENTRE (Singapore Sports School)

Date posted: November 26, 2024

Location: Singapore

with Singapore Sports School

The Singapore Sports School (SSP) is a specialised independent school dedicated to providing the optimal sports development and academic learning of our talented student-athletes anchored on building strong character qualities of an athlete. With a team of dedicated teachers and experienced sports coaches and sports scientists, we offer an ideal daily training environment for our aspiring national athletes to achieve their dreams.

We are seeking a suitable candidate to fill the full-time position of the Head Coach, Swimming Academy and National Youth Training Centre, in close partnership with the national sport association for swimming, Singapore Aquatics (SAQ), to prepare our developmental student-athletes for national team representation at international competitions and Major Games (Southeast Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, World Championships and Olympic Games). The Head Coach will report to the National Head Coach, SAQ for technical matters and the Assistant Director Sports, SSP for administrative matters.

If you are a highly motivated, engaging and enthusiastic leader looking for a challenging purpose to develop high-performance student-athletes and to lead a team to do so, we invite you to join us.

You will be responsible for planning, implementing, evaluating and improving the training and competition plans for student-athletes, based on long-term athlete development principles. You will lead and work with a team of coaches to achieve the Academy and national objectives. You will work with the general manager, fellow coaches, teachers, mentors, parents and other stakeholders to achieve the sporting goals and holistic development of the student-athletes under your care, including conducting regular review sessions with each swimmer to discuss performance progress and goals.

You will also be expected to work with the general manager to recruit suitable student-athletes, mentor the team of coaches in the Academy and establish good relationships with parents and external stakeholders such as SAQ’s High-Performance Team.

Requirements

• At least 10 years’ experience of coaching competitive and developmental youth athletes.
• Able to lead, mentor and develop coaches to increase their capabilities and deliver a higher standard of coaching.
• Possess the equivalent of the SG-Coach Level 3 (Theory and Technical) and/or an international swimming coaching qualification recognised by World Aquatics.
• Fulfil requirements to obtain National Registry of Coaches (NROC) membership and Ministry of Education (MOE) registration.
• Displays good understanding of sports science as applied to elite youth sports based on long term athlete development principles.
• Keen understanding of the quality Daily Training Environment needed for the development of student-athletes.
• Competent in values inculcation and character development for student-athletes.
• Good planning, administrative and organizational skills, with progressive knowledge, skills and attitude towards the use of data analytics in the training program.
• Good team player and able to communicate well in English with student-athletes and stakeholders.
• Experience working within a school environment would be an advantage.

Aquatics Coordinator (McBurney YMCA)

Date posted: November 22, 2024

Location: New York, New York, USA

with YMCA of Greater New York

Salary: $21.00 – $25.00 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 McBurney YMCA is seeking an Aquatics Coordinator who will assist the Aquatics Director in providing direction and leadership to the Aquatics Department and following all YMCA and Department of Health aquatics standards to maintain safety for all aquatic programs in and around the swim area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Aquatics Director with recruiting, hiring, training, and evaluating all Aquatic staff.
• Assist the Aquatics Director with scheduling staff and programs.
• Assist with developing, implementing, tracking, and controlling the department budget in accordance with Branch and Association Guidelines.
• Assist with reviewing program capacity and scheduling regarding efficiency and revenue.
• Adhere to Association Aquatic Safety Standards and Guidelines.
• Know and understand the facility’s Emergency Action Plan and Emergency Evacuation Routes.
• Follow YMCA Lifeguard Rescue Ready and YMCA Swim Instructor Ready protocols.
• Enforce aquatics safety rules consistently and fairly.
• Maintain positive relationships with members and staff. 
• Serve as a role model, promoting and demonstrating a professional demeanor to other aquatics staff.
• Maintain certifications required for the position. Responsible for recertification before expiration.
• Attend mandatory in-service training monthly and assist the Aquatics Director in running the in-service training.
• Act as a Manager on Duty (MOD) for the branch.
• Must attain the 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. 
• Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings, and special events.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Associate’s degree required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience supervising Lifeguards and Swim Instructors.
  
• Must be 21 years old or older.
  
• Current YMCA Swim Lessons certification or equivalent.
• Current YMCA Lifeguard certification or equivalent.
• Current Basic Life Support, First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen certifications.
• Demonstrate swim strokes, lifeguard rescues, and BLS/FA/EO skills.
• Obtain the YMCA Aquatics Supervisor (YLINK) within 180 days of hire.
• Excellent hospitality skills.
• Must be available to work flexible hours, including nights, 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.

Head Swim Coach

Date posted: November 20, 2024

Location: 3600 Saint Davids Road, Newtown Square, PA, USA

with Aronimink Golf Club

HEAD COACH FOR SUMMER SWIM TEAM AT ARONIMINK GOLF CLUB

Are you passionate about swimming and working with youth? Do you enjoy helping young athletes develop confidence and skills in the pool? Aronimink Golf Club is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Head Coach for our upcoming summer 2025 season. We’re looking for someone who is excited to build and lead a swim team that emphasizes growth, teamwork, and fun. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to working with both experienced and new swimmers and have a vision for a robust swim lesson program.

At Aronimink Golf Club, we value a supportive and community-focused atmosphere. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work with eager young swimmers in a beautiful new facility. Swim meets and practices are all on weekdays leaving weekends open.

JOB TYPE: Seasonal

ABOUT ARONIMINK GOLF CLUB

Aronimink Golf Club, founded in 1896, located in Newtown Square, PA, is proud to offer Members the finest in dining and sporting activities, including a nationally ranked Donald Ross designed golf course.

Aronimink Golf Club is perennially recognized as one of the top golf courses in the country and the top Clubs in the world. Aronimink is currently ranked as the #8 Platinum Golf Club in America, the #28 Platinum Golf & Country Club in the World. In 2026, Aronimink will serve as the host venue for the 108th PGA Championship.

ARONIMINK GOLF CLUB WEBSITE: WWW.ARONIMINK.ORG

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coach the summer swim team, focusing on skill development, sportsmanship, and team spirit.
• Oversee and empower a strong staff of assistant coaches.
• Create a welcoming, positive, supportive environment for swimmers of all skill levels.
• Organize and run regular practices, ensuring a structured and engaging training experience.
• Create competitive regular season and championship meet line-ups.
• Collaborate with country club staff and parents to communicate effectively and plan team events.
• Provide swim lessons to both team members and club members of all ages, with the potential to develop and expand a swim lesson program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience coaching or teaching swim skills to children and teens (prior swim team coaching experience preferred).
• Strong understanding of stroke techniques, swim training, and age-appropriate practice plans.
• Ability to connect with young swimmers, build confidence, and foster a positive learning environment.
• Current lifeguard and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain before the start of the season).
• Availability for practices, meets, and special events throughout the summer season.

Working Conditions: This position involves working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Essential Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, carrying, bending, reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.

Benefits:

• Employee discount in Pro Shops
• Employee Uniforms
• Free Parking
• Team Meals
• New Pool Facilities

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

LSC Competition Coordinator (Pacific Swimming)

Date posted: November 20, 2024

Location: Concord, CA, USA

with Pacific Swimming

Title: LSC Competition Coordinator

Purpose:  Pacific Swimming is looking for an LSC Competition Coordinator to help tailor the services provided to ensure that we are fully benefiting all LSC athletes. The primary area of focus for this position is to analyze information from swim meets to suggest changes to the meet schedule that increases participation and performance for all athletes. It will be the responsibility of the Competition Coordinator to ensure there is a sensible progression for each level of athlete, a championship meet for each level of athlete, and to ensure that each swim meet takes place.  The Competition Coordinator will need to work closely with the Age Group and Senior Committees and also meet with all other pertinent committees as plans are developed.

This job is being listed as a temporary trial position with the potential to turn into a permanent position.

Specific tasks:

• Analyze meet data to improve meet schedule.
• Determine types of meets needed for each level of athlete.
• Ensure we provide services for all levels of athletes.
• New ideas for meets and how those meets will benefit LSC athlete members.
• Ensure that meets are hosted and assist in finding facilities if needed.
• Increase meet participation.
• Increase meet host participation.
• Ensure championship or season ending meets for each level of athlete.
• Interview clubs, coaches, officials, and board members to determine if additional services are needed.
• Identify trends, strengths, and weaknesses of current programming.
• Work with the Senior and Age group Committee chairs.
• Act as a liaison between LSC committees
• Assist committees to draft relevant motions
• To be a strategic partner to communicate with LSC Committees, LSC board members/committee members, Zone chairs, and Pacific Swimming Clubs.
• Gather information from contributing members to improve the offerings of Pacific Swimming.

Qualifications:

• Background in swimming
• Experience creating meet schedules
• Proficient verbal and written communication
• Ability to write reports
• Ability to assist in writing committee motions
• Robust interpersonal skills
• Proficient computer skills

Aquatic Sales Customer Service Manager

Date posted: November 20, 2024

Location: 135 E Wilbur Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA, USA

with Daland Swim School

Daland Swim School is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Sales Customer Service Manager to lead office operations, drive sales growth, and ensure exceptional customer experiences. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about exceeding sales targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and model outstanding customer service to drive enrollment and sales growth.
• Develop and implement strategies to achieve and exceed monthly sales KPIs.
• Supervise and motivate office staff, fostering a high-performance sales culture.
• Resolve escalated customer issues, ensuring retention and satisfaction.
• Monitor enrollment trends to optimize program offerings and lesson schedules.
• Oversee office operations, including training, payroll accuracy, and inventory management.
• Maintain and update sales protocols, systems, and training programs to enhance team effectiveness.
• Develop and implement office systems and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
Minimum 3 years of sales and management experience with proven results.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to analyze trends and develop innovative sales strategies.

Certificates and Licenses:
Red Cross CPR/First Aid certification required (training available on-site).

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 – $22.00 per hour

AGUA Assistant Coach PT

Date posted: November 18, 2024

Location: 555 East 90th Street, New York, NY, USA

with Asphalt Green

Asphalt Green Unified Aquatics (AGUA) is looking to hire an experienced and energetic part-time coach to assist our lead coaches at our Upper East Side location (1750 York Avenue at East 91st St.).  AGUA is a USA Swimming Gold Club that has achieved Level 4 Club Recognition and is home to 300+ athletes. Our alums include Olympic medalists and USA Swimming National and National Junior Team members.  AGUA promotes excellence and inclusion and offers a robust scholarship program and institutional support. See www.asphaltgreen.org for more information on who we are.

Responsibilities: 

• Assist the lead coaches at our Upper East Side campus.
• Collaborate with AGUA coaching staff to implement and re-enforce our established training curriculum.
• Participate in home and local meets as required.

• Participate in team-building and social functions as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of coaching experience
• Strong interpersonal skills

• Strong lane management skills

• A member in good standing with USA Swimming

Other Desired Qualifications:  

• Collegiate swimming experience

• Club level swimming experience

• Enthusiasm and desire for continuing coaching education

Full Time Age Group Coach – Alto Swim Club

Date posted: November 16, 2024

Location: Palo Alto, CA, USA

with Alto Swim Club

Alto Swim Club is seeking a full-time coach.

Alto Swim Club is the premier USA swimming team in the Palo Alto and Stanford area; our mission is to be the best developmental and high performance swim team in the United States. We offer a comprehensive swim program for all athletes, from the beginner swimmer to the Olympian.

We are looking for a full-time coach to join our close-knit coaching team and community. The Coach will lead two of our 12 & Under groups, and assist with multiple other groups in our Age Group program. The coach will be involved in all aspects of team development and management. A typical week will include approximately 25 hours of on-deck coaching and 15 hours of administrative duties.

Qualifications:
– Coaching and / or competitive swimming experience at the club or collegiate level.
– Current USA Swimming coach certifications.
– Loves coaching. Passion for developing swimmers of all ages.
– Strong communication, organizational, and administrative skills.
– Expertise with current technique development and training.
– Enthusiastic, hard working, and highly motivated team player.

Compensation:
Alto Swim Club offers competitive compensation based on qualifications.

To get to know our team better, please visit www.altoswimclub.com.

Head Coach for Summer Team – Swarthmore Swim Club

Date posted: November 13, 2024

Location: 201 Riverview Road, Swarthmore, PA, USA

with Swarthmore Swim Club

The Swarthmore Swim Club (SSC) Seasharks are seeking an experienced Head Coach for the 2025 Suburban Swim League (SSL) (http://www.ssl-summer.com/) swim season. We are looking for an energetic, motivated individual to lead approximately 125 swimmers of all ability levels in our developmental and competitive summer swim league, as well as coordinate and manage our assistant and volunteer coaches. The ideal candidate has head coaching experience, strong leadership and communication skills, the ability to connect with children from grades K-12, and an infectious enthusiasm for the sport of swimming. In addition, the job requires Hy-Tek Meet Manager and TeamUnify proficiency. The candidate will work closely with the SSC Board, SSC general manager and swim team parent representatives to carry out the many day-to-day responsibilities of the coaching staff.

Practices & Meets:

New swimmer evaluations are typically held at Swarthmore College Ware Pool the week before Memorial Day. Afternoon indoor practices generally begin the Tuesday after Memorial Day in the early evening. Once Wallingford-Swarthmore School District (WSSD) public schools have ended for the school year, practices are held outdoors at SSC in the afternoon and early evening Monday-Friday divided by age and ability. Varsity meets are held on Wednesday evenings and intersquad and unofficial meets,  events, or clinics may take place on an occasional weekend morning in consultation with the coach. The season ends with A Champs, typically held the last Saturday in July. Practice and meet schedules are subject to change and the practice schedule can be adjusted based on the swim coach’s availability.

Job Responsibilities:

• Promote a fun, safe, and team-oriented environment
• Be a role model for the swimmers, especially in the older age groups
• Identify age- and skill-appropriate drills for each age group to include stroke, starts, turns, etc.
• Plan and run practices for each age group
• Maintain control and safety of swimmers
• Provide stroke technique instruction to beginning, intermediate, and advanced swimmers
• Coordinate logistics for each swim meet for swimmers and parents
• Timely communication with SSC families through TeamUnify platform.
• Generate meet lineups and day of meet materials with Hy-Tek Meet Manager.
• Review meet results (including disqualification issues) and work with swimmers to improve performance
• Maintain organization of swimmers prior to and during swim meets
• Work with the Team Parents to organize and attend themed pep rallies, as well as other various team-sponsored social activities
• Show willingness to get in the water to fine tune stroke mechanics
• Help with setup and breakdown of all practices and swim meets
• Assist in the hiring of assistant and volunteer coaching staff (as needed), and managing staff throughout the season
• Attend all League Coaches Meetings
• Conduct pre-season evaluations
• Plan and implement a seasonal awards recognition program

Required Qualifications:

• Experience as a head coach, or extensive experience as an assistant coach
• US Swim Coach Certification or equivalent preferred
• Experience with TeamUnify platform and Meet Manager software or willingness to learn
• Valid CPR/AED, First-Aid certification
• College Degree (preferred)
• Strong organizational skills
• Effective communications skills (for children and parents)
• Professional references (3)

Compensation:

Salary commensurate with experience. Coaches will also receive free membership to the Swarthmore Swim Club for the entire summer.

Innovative Assistant Head Swim Coach

Date posted: November 13, 2024

Location: Danvers, MA, USA

with Danvers YMCA Dolfins

About YOU: We are looking for a dynamic, motivated, professional coach with strong experience working with and developing Age Group swimmers. Experience working with Junior and Senior level swimmers is preferred. This person will work with the Head Coach to develop the stream of AG swimmers, coming from the swim lesson program associated with the team, into a strong Junior and Senior program as well. This person will eventually lead the Junior/Senior program ideally. This is mainly a coaching position with minimal administrative work outside of pool time. Experience in creating short and long-term plans for development is a major plus. Must have or be willing to obtain USA Swimming and YMCA Principles of Competitive Swimming and Diving certifications.

Competitive Aquatics Director – Harrisburg Area YMCA

Date posted: November 13, 2024

Location: 805 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA, USA

with Harrisburg Area YMCA

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Competitive Aquatics Director will deliver association-wide high-quality competitive team programs that promote achievement, create a sense of belonging and foster positive relationships. The Competitive Aquatics Director will provide programmatic and staff leadership, coaching expertise and volunteer activation while ensuring the safety of all participants.

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.  We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Work directly with the Experience and Operations teams to plan and deliver the Competitive Sports programs for the Harrisburg Area YMCA with a focus on the Competitive Aquatics program.
2. Manage all aspects of the Harrisburg Area YMCA Competitive Aquatics Programs including assigned coaching staff, schedules, curriculum, budget, event coordination, communications, and training.
3. Plan, promote, and execute association-wide meets, events, and experiences to increase program revenues while offering unique competitive opportunities to all athletes. Assist in all aspects of meet/tournament management including entries, setup, and breakdown.
4. Coordinate Harrisburg Area YMCA Coaching Staff to ensure consistency in programming, safety, and operations at all YMCA hosted meets, events, and tournaments.
5. Oversee the training and competitive plans and goals of all YMCA competitive programs to provide opportunities for all athletes to reach their full potential in their chosen sport.
6. Work with High School Junior and Senior athletes in their pursuit of collegiate athletics.
7. In collaboration with the staff coaches and administrative teams, develop processes and practices that increase operational efficiency to improve the experience of families engaged in YMCA competitive sports programs. This includes refining and consolidating registration practices, organizing and overseeing parent communications, and supporting the branch staff during high-pressure times of the year through onsite presence during meetings.
8. Responsible for growth within competitive sports programs at all Harrisburg Area YMCA locations. Plan annual recruiting drives, oversee roster and retention planning for all age group training. Plan and provide opportunities for placement/tryouts for new athletes throughout the year.
9. Provide a safe and supportive environment for all participants, including strict adherence to the Praesidium program, aquatic safety plan, and Safe Sport requirements.
10. Lead all staff meetings and training opportunities as deemed necessary.
11. Alongside the Aquatics Directors, Sports Directors and Branch Directors, responsible for coordinating YMCA pool use of YMCA Swim teams, Volleyball Tournaments and serving as Meet Director for YMCA-hosted high school swim meets.
12. Ability to work flexible hours including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
13. Ability to travel to meets or tournaments or find appropriate coaching coverage for athletes as approved by supervisor.
14. Assumes Director on Duty (DOD) responsibilities as scheduled.
15. Responsible for achieving assigned annual fundraising goal in support of the YMCA’s Annual Giving Campaign.
16. Any other duties assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Preferred four-year degree from an accredited college and experience in competitive swimming as a student athlete.
2. Minimum of 10 years swim coaching experience required or equivalent competitive team management.
3. Current certifications in BLS/Professional Rescuer CPR, First Aid, Athlete Protection Training and ASCA level 4 or higher, and lifeguarding preferred. YMCA Swim Coach certification/registration required within 30 days of hire.
4. Must have strong leadership, interpersonal skills and supervisory experience.
5. Strong understanding of fiscal management and the budget process.
6. Must be attentive to details, well organized, able to meet deadlines, take initiative to solve problems, be proactive in decision-making, and work with minimal to moderate supervision.
7. Knowledge of emergency policies and procedures for the facilities and venues.
8. Understanding of risk management issues and safety requirements for the venues.
9. Must have strong oral and written communication skills with volunteers, members, and parents.
10. Must be willing to fulfill all sports team responsibilities to the best of the employee’s ability.
11. Must be able to take direction and work cooperatively with supervisor and other staff.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The Competitive Aquatics Director position is an onsite position with the Harrisburg Area YMCA and must represent the organization in a professional image. They must be able to maneuver the grounds and facilities freely and be capable of speaking clearly, including, but not limited to walking, stooping, carrying minimum of 50 lbs., sitting, standing, pushing, climbing, kneeling, lifting minimum of 50 lbs., and crouching. A valid drivers license and reliable transportation is required.

COMMITMENT TO CHILD SAFETY:

As a youth-serving organization, all staff share the responsibility to keep children safe, and this position requires that the incumbent read and sign the separate “Youth Protection Policy for Personnel and Volunteers” statement and abide by it.

Supervisors and administrators will:

• Follow employee and volunteer screening requirements and use screening instruments to screen for abuse risk.
• Provide employees and volunteers with ongoing supervision and training related to abuse risk.
• Provide employees and volunteers with regular feedback regarding their boundaries with consumers.
• Require employees and volunteers to adhere to policies and procedures related to abuse risk.
• Respond quickly to policy and procedure violations using the organization’s progressive disciplinary procedures.
• Respond seriously and confidentially to reports of suspicious and inappropriate behaviors.
• Follow mandated reporting requirements.
• Communicate to all employees and volunteers the organization’s commitment to protect their consumers from abuse.
• Report essential abuse risk management information to the Board of Directors.

BENEFITS:

Dental insurance, health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, select program discounts, and free Harrisburg Area YMCA Family Membership.