Head Swim Coach — Lead Championship Program & Athlete Growth

YMCA; Barrington (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays

PTO

Free Family YMCA Membership

Retirement savings opportunities

Professional development and certi­fic

Job summary

The Bayside Family YMCA in Barrington, RI, seeks a Head Swim Coach to lead a premier competitive program and mentor a team of swimmers and assistant coaches. You’ll partner with the Aquatics Director to advance training, meet prep, and program growth, while upholding YMCA core values.

Ideal candidates have a proven track record in competitive swimming, strong leadership, and a passion for developing athletes of all ages in a positive, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Previous competitive swimming coaching experience required.
• Demonstrated success developing swimmers of varying ages and abilities.
• Strong knowledge of stroke development, training methodology, and race preparation.
• Experience supervising or mentoring coaching staff preferred.
• Commitment to YMCA mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement seasonal training plans for all practice groups.
• Lead daily practices and foster 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.
• 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.
• Stay current on coaching methodologies and best practices.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching experience

Staff mentoring

Tools

Swim management software

Job description

The Bayside Family YMCA in Barrington, RI, seeks a Head Swim Coach to lead a premier competitive program and mentor a team of swimmers and assistant coaches. You’ll partner with the Aquatics Director to advance training, meet prep, and program growth, while upholding YMCA core values.

Ideal candidates have a proven track record in competitive swimming, strong leadership, and a passion for developing athletes of all ages in a positive, inclusive culture.