Part-Time Competitive Swim Coach II – Lead & Develop Swimmers

YMCA of Montclair; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA Membership: Access to facilities

25% Discount on YMCA Programs

Employee Referral Bonus

Employee Discounts

Paid Time Off (PTO) after 90 days

Job summary

YMCA of Montclair in Montclair, NJ is seeking a competitive swim coach to provide leadership, instruction, and motivation for youth swimmers, attend meets, and promote the program within association guidelines.

You will ensure a safe, nurturing environment, communicate with parents, and help develop swimmers' skills and sportsmanship, while upholding YMCA policies and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 21.
• 4+ years’ experience as a competitive swim team coach.
• Current CPR, AED & Basic First Aid certification maintained annually.
• Current YMCA or ARC Lifeguarding and ARC Safety Training for Swim Coaches online certification.
• Must obtain national coaching certifications and related safety trainings for deck passes.
• Position requires working most weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned age group structured practices during allocated times.
• Track daily attendance as outlined by the Director of Competitive Swimming.
• Maintain open communication with parents and promote swimmer development within YMCA guidelines.
• Attend invitationals and swim meets as assigned by the Director of Competitive Swimming.
• Assist in swim team social event planning and fundraising when assigned.
• Conduct warm-up sessions and maintain a safe environment for swimmers.
• Attend staff meetings and training courses as scheduled.
• Follow YMCA policies and complete incident reports as necessary.

Skills

Emotional Maturity

Communication

Critical Thinking

Job description

YMCA of Montclair in Montclair, NJ is seeking a competitive swim coach to provide leadership, instruction, and motivation for youth swimmers, attend meets, and promote the program within association guidelines.

You will ensure a safe, nurturing environment, communicate with parents, and help develop swimmers' skills and sportsmanship, while upholding YMCA policies and safety procedures.