Associate Head Coach

rcymcaexternal; Doylestown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Flexible work schedule

Discounts on child care and summer cam

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, &

Paid Time Off

Job summary

River Crossing YMCA in Doylestown, PA is seeking an Associate Head Coach to lead and develop a competitive swim program for swimmers of all ages. The role requires designing season plans, coaching groups, and supporting staff while promoting sportsmanship and teamwork.

This full-time, on-site position offers opportunities for professional development and community impact, with evenings and weekend meets expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Exercise Science, Sports Management, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of competitive swim coaching experience.
• Current USA Swimming and/or YMCA Swimming certifications, or ability to obtain upon hire.
• CPR, First Aid, AED, and Safety Training for Swim Coaches certifications, or ability to obtain upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach assigned training groups while maintaining high standards of technical instruction and athlete development.
• Design and implement season training plans, daily workouts, and practice objectives.
• Evaluate swimmer progress and provide regular feedback to athletes and families.
• Prepare swimmers for local, regional, YMCA, and USA Swimming competitions.
• Promote sportsmanship, teamwork, discipline, and a positive training environment.
• Attend swim meets and provide on-deck coaching support during evenings and weekends.
• Assist with planning and implementation of the team's annual training and competition schedule.
• Support recruitment, evaluation, and retention of swimmers across all age groups.
• Help coordinate team events, clinics, camps, and fundraising activities.
• Assist in organizing team registration, tryouts, evaluations, and group placements.
• Maintain accurate attendance, training records, and athlete communication.
• Assist in mentoring, training, and evaluating assistant coaches.
• Promote consistency in coaching philosophy and athlete development throughout the program.
• Foster a collaborative coaching environment focused on continuous improvement.
• Support coach scheduling and practice coverage as needed.
• Build positive relationships with swimmers, parents, officials, volunteers, and YMCA staff.
• Maintain timely and professional communication with team families.
• Represent River Crossing YMCA in a professional manner at competitions, league meetings, and community events.
• Promote the YMCA mission and core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility in all interactions.

Skills

Swim coaching

Leadership

Staff supervision

Certifications

CPR/First Aid

TeamUnify/Hy-Tek/Meet Manager

Evening/weekend availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Education or related field

Tools

TeamUnify

Meet Manager

Hy-Tek

Microsoft Office

Job description

Associate Head Coach

Doylestown, PA | Full Time, Salary | $45,000 - $50,000

Do you love connecting with people and sharing your passion with others?

We are looking for an Associate Head Coach to join our team at the Y! We spend our days positively impacting the community around us. We help children reach their potential, enact age appropriate goals, and we change lives in our Y community.

Some rewards for joining our team:

• Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!
• Flexible work schedule
• Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs
• Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome!
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurances
• Generous Paid Time Off + 6 paid holidays throughout the year
• Supplemental insurance benefits

What is needed to be our Associate Head Coach:

• 21+ years of age
• Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Exercise Science, Sports Management, or related field preferred
• 3+ years of competitive swim coaching experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of stroke technique, athlete development, and season planning
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Experience supervising or mentoring coaching staff preferred
• Current USA Swimming and/or YMCA Swimming certifications, or ability to obtain upon hire
• Current CPR, First Aid, AED, and Safety Training for Swim Coaches certifications, or ability to obtain upon hire
• Evening and weekend availability required
• Proficiency with TeamUnify, Meet Manager, Hy-Tek, and Microsoft Office preferred

The responsibilities we will trust you with as our Associate Head Coach:

Under the direction of the Director of Competitive Aquatics, the Associate Head Coach will help oversee the daily operation and continued growth of the competitive swim program.

Coaching & Athlete Development

• Lead and coach assigned training groups while maintaining high standards of technical instruction and athlete development.
• Design and implement season training plans, daily workouts, and practice objectives.
• Evaluate swimmer progress and provide regular feedback to athletes and families.
• Prepare swimmers for local, regional, YMCA, and USA Swimming competitions.
• Promote sportsmanship, teamwork, discipline, and a positive training environment.
• Attend swim meets and provide on-deck coaching support during evenings and weekends.

Program Leadership

• Assist with planning and implementation of the team's annual training and competition schedule.
• Support recruitment, evaluation, and retention of swimmers across all age groups.
• Help coordinate team events, clinics, camps, and fundraising activities.
• Assist in organizing team registration, tryouts, evaluations, and group placements.
• Maintain accurate attendance, training records, and athlete communication.

Staff Leadership

• Assist in mentoring, training, and evaluating assistant coaches.
• Promote consistency in coaching philosophy and athlete development throughout the program.
• Foster a collaborative coaching environment focused on continuous improvement.
• Support coach scheduling and practice coverage as needed.

Family & Community Engagement

• Build positive relationships with swimmers, parents, officials, volunteers, and YMCA staff.
• Maintain timely and professional communication with team families.
• Represent River Crossing YMCA in a professional manner at competitions, league meetings, and community events.
• Promote the YMCA mission and core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility in all interactions.

What You Can Expect

• The opportunity to help shape one of the region's leading YMCA competitive swim programs
• A collaborative coaching staff dedicated to athlete development
• Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities
• The chance to make a lasting impact on young athletes and their families
• Being part of a mission-driven organization committed to strengthening the community

YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer All Qualified Women, Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and US Veterans Encouraged to Apply

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