Swim Team Head Coach

U.S. Bankruptcy Court - District of CT; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cheshire Community YMCA seeks a Head Swim Coach to lead a year-round competitive swim team. This full-time position entails coaching, team management, and administration, requiring strong leadership skills and a commitment to nurturing a positive team culture. The ideal candidate will possess extensive coaching experience and certifications, aiming to develop swimmers while maintaining safety and teamwork principles.

Qualifications

• 5 years of head coaching experience for a competitive team required.
• YMCA or Red Cross certifications in CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguarding necessary.
• Safe Sport certification must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operations, swimmer development, and coaching staff leadership.
• Implements training plans tailored to various skill levels.
• Coordinates team activities including practices and meet schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Coaching Experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science or related field

Tools

TeamUnify

Job description

Full-time Exempt, Year Round

The Cheshire Community YMCA is seeking a passionate and experienced Head Swim Coach to lead our year-round competitive swim team.

Job Summary

The Cheshire Community YMCA is seeking a dedicated and experienced Head Swim Coach to lead our year-round competitive swim program. This position is responsible for the overall management, coaching, and development of a swim team that emphasizes youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Reporting directly to the Branch Executive Director, the Head Coach will oversee daily operations including swimmer development, staff leadership, meet coordination, and team administration. The ideal candidate brings proven coaching experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and a commitment to building a positive, inclusive team culture.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Branch Executive Director, the Swim Team Head Coach is responsible for the direct supervision and leadership of the Cheshire Community YMCA’s year-round competitive swim team.

Leadership and Coaching

• Lead and inspire swimmers to excellence in practice and competitions.
• Develop and foster a positive, disciplined and motivating team culture and atmosphere.
• Develop and implement training plans for all skill levels.
• Responsible for the direct coaching of at least one level of swimmers.
• Provide feedback, goal setting and support to swimmers.
• Create workout routines that focus on technique, endurance, strength and mental conditioning.
• Actively participate in annual professional development and create professional development plans for the coaching team that support continuous growth and development.

Team Management

• Manage, mentor, train and schedule coaching staff to ensure program consistency and swimmer safety.
• Ensure effective communication between coaches, swimmers and parents.
• Coordinate team activities including practices, meet schedules, team travel and other team events.
• Maintain and organize team equipment.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the Branch Executive Director to develop team strategic goals and objectives and the team budget.
• Complete all administrative tasks as required including but not limited to; team attendance, coach’s certifications, maintenance of team rosters, personnel and pay records.
• Attend all meetings, trainings and events as directed by YMCA leadership.
• Coordinate team scheduling, meet registration and team travel.
• Oversee and assist in coordinating the team registration process between the YMCA, assistant coaches and the Swim Team Parent’s Association (STPA).
• Maintain accurate records of swimmer development, meet results, team and individual records and other program metrics.
  Responsible for program orientation, handouts, recognition, and certifications.
• Prepare, distribute, interpret and enforce pool rules and regulations.

Community and Family Engagement

• Act as the liaison and main point of contact between the YMCA and the Town of Cheshire Pool administration.
• Represent the team at community events, swim meets and promotional activities.
• Cultivate a positive relationship between the swim team, the YMCA and the STPA in order to maintain open communication and encourage collaboration.
• Represent the team professionally within the swim community.
• Assist in fundraising, including the YMCA Annual Support Campaign and Special Events.

Expectations

• Uphold the YMCA mission, standards and values.
• Provide a safe, and competitive swim program that fosters positive team culture and swimmer development.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures related to child abuse prevention.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience as a Head Coach for a competitive swim team.
• Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills.
• YMCA or Red Cross certifications in CPR, First Aid and Lifeguarding.
• Safe Sport certification.
• Maintains certifications per YMCA of the USA and USA Swimming coach eligibility standards.
• Knowledge of competitive swimming including YMCA swimming and USA Swimming.
• Advanced knowledge in practical, theoretical and psychological concepts of competitive swimming.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (Exercise Science, Sports Management, Education).
• At least 5 years of head coaching experience for a high-level, competitive team.
• USA Swimming Certification (Foundations of Coaching 201).
• Experience with swim team software, TeamUnify.