Assistant Swim Coach: Lead & Mentor Swimmers

West Suburban YMCA | Newton, MA; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The West Suburban YMCA in Newton, MA is hiring Blue Waves Swim Coaches to lead and inspire swimmers on our swim team. Compensation is hourly, with factors such as experience and education influencing the rate.

You will coach, build relationships with swimmers and families, communicate schedules, and support DEIB initiatives within the YMCA culture. This role requires aging 18+, lifeguard or safety-certified credentials, and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, First Aid and Emergency Oxygen certifications.
• Lifeguard Training Certification or Safety Training for Swim Coaches.
• Knowledge of competitive strokes and water safety.
• Experience with Team Unify, Meet Manager and Team Manager.
• Ability to relate to diverse groups; reliable and enthusiastic.

Responsibilities

• Coaches and instructs swimmers in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared practices and workouts accordingly.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with swimmers and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourage parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
• Conveys information on the swim team, aquatics programs and schedules.
• Actively supports the organization’s DEIB commitments by modeling equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging in daily work. Recommend and helps implement strategies and initiatives that advance the organization’s diversity goals.
• Attends practices and swim meets as required.
• Maintains records as required(i.e. attendance, swim meet reports, etc.).
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Organizes and puts away needed swim team equipment. Reports damaged equipment.
• Train and supervise Junior Swim Coaches as assigned, if necessary.

Skills

Knowledge of competitive strokes

Water safety

Relates to diverse groups

Reliable and enthusiastic

Education

CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen

Lifeguard Training Certification or Safety Training for Swim Coaches

Tools

Team Unify

Meet Manager

Team Manager

Job description

The West Suburban YMCA in Newton, MA is hiring Blue Waves Swim Coaches to lead and inspire swimmers on our swim team. Compensation is hourly, with factors such as experience and education influencing the rate.

You will coach, build relationships with swimmers and families, communicate schedules, and support DEIB initiatives within the YMCA culture. This role requires aging 18+, lifeguard or safety-certified credentials, and strong teamwork.