Associate Head Coach, Competitive Swim - Lead Athletes

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership - access to all |

Discounts on child care and summerCamp

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, &

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off + 6 paid holidays

Supplemental insurance benefits

Job summary

River Crossing YMCA in Doylestown, PA seeks an Associate Head Coach to lead competitive swim programs, design training plans, and mentor coaches. You will prepare swimmers for local, regional, YMCA, and USA Swimming events while fostering sportsmanship and teamwork.

Requirements include 3+ years of coaching, certifications, and flexibility for evenings and weekends. The role emphasizes leadership, communication, and program growth within a mission-driven YMCA.

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.
• Current CPR, First Aid, AED, and Safety Training for Swim Coaches certifications, or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Evening and weekend availability required.

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.

Skills

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Coaching supervision

Athlete development

Evening/weekend availability

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred) in Physical Education/Exercise Science/Sports Management

Tools

TeamUnify

Meet Manager

Hy-Tek

Microsoft Office

Job description

River Crossing YMCA in Doylestown, PA seeks an Associate Head Coach to lead competitive swim programs, design training plans, and mentor coaches. You will prepare swimmers for local, regional, YMCA, and USA Swimming events while fostering sportsmanship and teamwork.

Requirements include 3+ years of coaching, certifications, and flexibility for evenings and weekends. The role emphasizes leadership, communication, and program growth within a mission-driven YMCA.