Head Swim Coach

YMCA of the USA; Barrington (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayside Family YMCA in Rhode Island seeks a Head Swim Coach to lead a premier competitive swim program. You will guide development for swimmers of all ages, work with the Aquatics Director, and shape a positive, competitive team culture.

Ideal candidates bring athlete-first coaching, integrity, and the ability to mentor staff while building strong relationships with families and volunteers. Prior competitive coaching is required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success developing swimmers of varying ages and abilities.
• Previous competitive swimming coaching experience required.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong knowledge of stroke development, training methodology, taper planning, and race preparation.

Responsibilities

• Lead Bayside’s competitive swim program and oversee the team.
• Collaborate with the Aquatics Director and YMCA leadership to grow the program.
• Develop athletes in and out of the pool and foster a positive, inclusive culture.
• Mentor assistant coaches and develop future leaders.
• Build strong relationships with swimmers, families, officials, volunteers, and staff.

Skills

Athlete-first coaching

Positive team culture

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring staff

Relationship building

Creativity

Accountability

Energy and enthusiasm

Stroke development

Race preparation

Swim management software

Tools

Swim management software

Job description

Lead. Inspire. Build Upon a Championship Tradition.

The Bayside Family YMCA is seeking a passionate, relationship-driven Head Swim Coach to lead one of Rhode Island's premier YMCA competitive swim programs.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced coach who believes in developing athletes both in and out of the pool, values building meaningful relationships with families, and is passionate about creating a positive, competitive, and inclusive team culture.

As our Head Swim Coach, you will provide leadership for a well-established competitive swim team while working closely with the Aquatics Director and YMCA leadership to continue growing one of the Greater Providence YMCA's signature youth programs.

If you're looking for an opportunity to make a lasting impact on young athletes while leading a successful and respected swim program, we'd love to hear from you.

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What We’re Looking For! We’re searching for a coach who:

• Believes in athlete-first coaching and long-term swimmer development.
• Creates a positive, inclusive, and supportive team culture.
• Leads with integrity, professionalism, and enthusiasm.
• Builds strong relationships with swimmers, families, officials, volunteers, and staff.
• Enjoys mentoring assistant coaches and developing future leaders.
• Communicates effectively and consistently.
• Brings energy, creativity, and accountability to the pool every day.
• Is passionate about continuing Bayside’s tradition of competitive excellence while helping every swimmer reach their individual potential.
• Previous competitive swimming coaching experience required.
• Demonstrated success developing swimmers of varying ages and abilities.
• Strong knowledge of stroke development, training methodology, taper planning, and race preparation.
• Experience supervising or mentoring coaching staff preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience with swim management software preferred.
• Commitment to the YMCA mission and values.