Head Swim Coach

YMCA of the USA

Barrington (RI)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Full-time position

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Free Family YMCA Membership

Retirement savings opportunities

Professional development and certif.

Job summary

Bayside Family YMCA in Rhode Island seeks a Head Swim Coach to lead one of the state's premier competitive programs. You will guide athletes, mentor staff, and shape a positive, championship culture with a focus on development and inclusion.

The role collaborates with the Aquatics Director and YMCA leadership to grow a flagship youth program, emphasizing family engagement and community impact.

Qualifications

Previous competitive swimming coaching experience required.
Ability to develop swimmers of varying ages and abilities.
Strong knowledge of stroke development, taper planning, and race preparation.
Excellent leadership, communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Design and implement comprehensive seasonal training plans for all practice groups.
Lead daily practices and foster technical excellence, sportsmanship and growth.
Evaluate swimmer progress and place athletes accordingly.
Develop and oversee a dry‑land training program for swimmers aged 11 and older.
Recruit, mentor, supervise and evaluate assistant coaches.
Manage swim team budget with Aquatics Director and support events.
Coordinate team fundraising, banquet, and community outreach.
Ensure compliance with YMCA, USA Swimming, SENECY and Safe Sport.

Skills

Athlete-first coaching

Inclusive team culture

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Training plan design

Relationship-building

Education

USA Swimming Coach Certification

YMCA Swim Coach Certification

Tools

Swim management software

Job description

Lead a championship swim team! Inspire athletes, mentor coaches, and shape the future at the Bayside Family YMCA.

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.

Qualifications

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.

Essential Functions

Athlete Development & Coaching

Design and implement comprehensive seasonal training plans for all practice groups, aligned with short course, long course, and championship competition schedules.
Lead daily practices while fostering technical excellence, sportsmanship, confidence, and personal growth.
Evaluate swimmer progress and appropriately place athletes within training groups.
Develop and oversee a dry-land training program for swimmers ages 11 and older.

Leadership & Staff Development

Recruit, mentor, supervise, and evaluate assistant coaches.
Foster a collaborative coaching environment focused on continuous improvement.
Promote YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility throughout the program.
Stay current on coaching methodologies and best practices.

Program Operations

Lead all aspects of swim meet preparation and competition.
Work collaboratively with the Aquatics Director to develop and manage the annual swim team budget.
Support fundraising initiatives including Swim for Your Cause and other team events.
Coordinate the annual team banquet and recognition programs.
Assist with program marketing, recruitment, and community outreach.
Maintain compliance with YMCA, USA Swimming, SENECY, and Safe Sport requirements.

Family & Community Engagement

Build positive relationships with swimmers and families through consistent communication.
Encourage parent engagement and volunteer participation.
Create a welcoming environment where every athlete feels supported and challenged.

Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

Join Our Team

This is more than a coaching position; it's an opportunity to lead one of the Greater Providence YMCA's flagship youth programs, build upon a championship tradition, and positively impact hundreds of young athletes and families each year.

If you're ready to inspire the next generation of swimmers while continuing Bayside's legacy of excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

Why You'll Love Working at the YMCA

At the YMCA, you'll do more than coach swimming. You'll help young athletes develop confidence, resilience, discipline, leadership, and friendships that last a lifetime while making a meaningful impact on your community every day.
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