Associate Director, Competitive Swimming

92nd Street Young Men's and Young Women's Hebrew Associatio; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

92nd Street Y (Flying Dolphins Swim) is seeking an Associate Director of Competitive Swimming to lead coaching efforts with a strong focus on safety, skill development, and team growth. You will manage daily program operations, oversee the Age Group program, and guide a team of assistant coaches while driving store sales and brand presence.

You will collaborate with Marketing and Operations to deliver high‑quality programming across the YFD venues, schedule events, and support community

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, marketing, or related field preferred.
• 4+ years of coaching experience (ASCA level 2 or higher preferred).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in customer service or office environment.
• Extremely well organized and detail oriented with developed computer skills.
• Thrives in team settings with strong interpersonal skills and ability to tackle large projects.
• Excellent, diplomatic communications skills.
• Excellent technical skills including the use of video equipment and software.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills with ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Represent the Swimming program in a professional, positive and energetic manner.
• Background check must be successfully completed.
• Current USA Swimming CPR/AED certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the establishment of the swim team mission, values and vision.
• Administration and daily operations of the YFD Swimming Program.
• Direct the daily operations of the YFD Swimming Program, focusing on the Age Group program.
• Direct, recruit, train, and manage the team of Assistant Coaches.
• Assist with budgeting for YFD and the Aquatic Division.
• Achieve Age Group registration targets.
• Promote the Team Store and drive apparel/equipment sales through the YFD site.
• Build positive relationships with team members to drive sales and engagement.
• Develop and explore product delivery options with Director, Competitive Swimming.
• Oversee Team Store annual budget and operations with TYR.
• Coordinate with Marketing, Building Operations and Public Relations to promote aquatics programming.
• Schedule and organize events including banquets, fundraising, and senior recognition.
• Work with sponsors on equipment orders, distribution, and inventory.
• Provide a minimum of sixteen weekly hours of on-deck coaching.
• Lead dryland and pool training for the age group program.
• Attend off-site swim meets as assigned.

Skills

Coaching experience

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Video equipment/tech

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/marketing or related

Tools

Video software

Video equipment

Job description

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Competitive Swimming, the Associate Director's responsibilities include coaching duties with an emphasis on safety, proper skill, team member development, seasonal planning, daily workouts, goal setting, optimizing apparel sales and brand presence within the Flying Dolphins swim business, and promotion of both competitive swimming and Flying Dolphins’s core values and team goals.

For more information about the team, visit www.flyingdolphinsswimteam.com.

Job Responsibilities Include

• In concert with the Director, Competitive Swimming, lead the establishment of the swim team mission, values and vision.
• Responsible for the administration and daily operations of the YFD Swimming Program.
• Direct the daily operations of the YFD Swimming Program, with special emphasis on the Age Group program.
• Direct, recruit, train, and manage the team of Assistant Coaches.
• Assist with drafting and achieving YFD budget as well as the overall Aquatic Division budget.
• Accountable for the successful achievement of Age Group registration target numbers.
• Oversee and promote the YFD Team Store in partnership with TYR, ensuring families purchase required and recommended team apparel and equipment through the YFD website.
• Establish, develop and maintain positive relationships with team members to drive sales and patron engagement.
• Research customers’ needs, interests, and desire for new products and, in collaboration with the Director, Competitive Swimming, explore delivery options of these products.
• Develop and achieve Team Store annual budget.
• Direct operations and provide oversight as the liaison with Teamunify and TYR.
• Schedule and manage session balances for private coaching athletes
• Oversee the Swim Squad program to create a strong bridge between recreational and competitive aquatics.
• Direct the delivery of high-quality programming and pool experiences at 92NY and off-site locations.
• Coordinate with various departments including Marketing, Building Operations and Public Relations to effectively promote and run aquatics programming.
• Schedule and organize special events including team banquets, fundraising, senior recognition and community engagement events.
• Work with Team Sponsors in the ordering, distribution, inventory and collection of equipment.
• Provide a minimum of sixteen weekly hours of on-deck coaching.
• Lead and develop comprehensive dryland and pool training for the age group program.
• Attend off-site swim meets as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Experience, Education, & Skills Desired

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, marketing, or related field preferred.
• 4+ years of coaching experience (ASCA level 2 or higher preferred).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in customer service or office environment.
• Extremely well organized and detailed oriented with developed computer skills.
• Thrives in team settings with strong interpersonal skills but can be self-motivated to tackle large projects.
• Excellent, diplomatic communications skills.
• Excellent technical skills including the use of video equipment and software.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills including the ability to prioritize and complete tasks by established deadlines.
• Represent the Swimming program in a professional, positive, and energetic manner.
• Successfully complete a background check.
• Current USA Swimming (which include CPR/AED) certification required.

Work Environment & Requirements

40 hours/week, with flexibility to support program needs, including evenings and weekends as required.

Compensation

$62,000