Engaging Dryland Coach for Competitive Swim Team

Jewish Community Center Works; Tenafly (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaplen JCC on the Palisades in Tenafly, NJ is seeking an energetic Dryland Coach to lead our Waverunners swim team's dryland training. You will develop strength, mobility, coordination, and overall athleticism through age-appropriate sessions, while ensuring safety and positive engagement for young athletes.

The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about coaching youth athletes, with strong communication and leadership skills, and CPR/AED and First Aid certification.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching dryland training, strength and conditioning, fitness, swimming, or youth athletics preferred.
• Knowledge of age-appropriate strength, mobility, and conditioning techniques.
• Experience working with children and/or competitive athletes preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to create a positive, energetic, and motivating environment.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification required
• Relevant certifications in strength and conditioning, personal training, exercise science, or related fields are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead structured dryland training sessions for competitive swimmers.
• Develop age-appropriate exercises focused on strength, mobility, flexibility, coordination, balance, and injury prevention.
• Work collaboratively with the Head Coach and swim coaching staff to ensure dryland programming supports swimmers' training and performance goals.
• Provide proper instruction and supervision to ensure exercises are performed safely and correctly.
• Modify exercises and activities based on the age, ability, and needs of individual athletes.
• Create an encouraging, motivating, and inclusive team environment.
• Maintain a safe and organized training area and ensure equipment is used appropriately.
• Communicate professionally with coaching staff, athletes, and parents when necessary.
• Serve as a positive role model and help promote teamwork, discipline, confidence, and a strong work ethic.

Skills

Coaching

Leadership

Communication

CPR/AED

Education

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Kaplen JCC on the Palisades in Tenafly, NJ is seeking an energetic Dryland Coach to lead our Waverunners swim team's dryland training. You will develop strength, mobility, coordination, and overall athleticism through age-appropriate sessions, while ensuring safety and positive engagement for young athletes.

The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about coaching youth athletes, with strong communication and leadership skills, and CPR/AED and First Aid certification.