YMCA of Greater Boston

Community health, child care, youth programs

Assistant Swim Team Coach

Fitness & Sports InstructionConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNeedham, MA, USA$17.87 - $22 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have active lifeguard certifications, such as YMCA or Red Cross.
Must complete Child Abuse Prevention training within the first four weeks of employment.
Must complete Respect in the Workplace (Sexual Harassment Prevention) training.
Must complete CPR, First Aid, and oxygen training.
Must complete YMCA Principles of Competitive Swimming & Diving training.
Must obtain USA Swimming Certification as required by the location.
Must complete Safety Training for Coaches or YMCA Lifeguarding.
Must be physically and verbally able to interact with members and staff.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Responsibilities

Provide quality and consistency in assigned workouts across all levels of ability.
Attend meets and practices as needed.
Write and implement workouts for each practice as instructed by the Head Coach.
Maintain a professional image and manner consistent with the YMCA mission and goals.
Listen actively to members to build relationships, understand individual goals and interests, and take initiative to assist in achieving those goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Competitive swimming or coaching experience is a plus.

Under the supervision of the Head Swim Coach, this position assists with swim team practices and swim meets as needed. Nights and Sundays required. *Must have active Lifeguard Certifications. (ex. YMCA, Red Cross)

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES/PRINCIPLE ACTIVITIES:

Provide quality and consistency in all assigned workouts throughout all levels of ability.
Attend meets and practices as needed.
Write and implement workouts for each practice as instructed by head coach.
Maintain a professional image and manner consistent with the YMCA mission and goals at all times.
Engage in active listening with members in order to build relationships, understand each individual’s goals and interests and take the initiative to assist in the achievement of those goals.
All other duties as assigned.
At least 18 years of age.
No experience necessary, training to be completed on site. Competitive swimming or coaching experience a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physically and verbally able to interact with members and staff.
At times, be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.
Primarily evening and weekends, some weekends will require early morning practices or meets.
Travel will be necessary to meets and potentially practice sites.

REQUIRED TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS:

Child Abuse Prevention (within first four weeks of employment)
Respect in the Workplace (Sexual Harassment Prevention)
CPR, First Aid, O2
YMCA Principles of Competitive Swimming & Diving
USA Swimming Certification (as required by location)
Safety Training for Coaches or YMCA Lifeguarding

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About the Company

YMCA of Greater Boston

Community health, child care, youth programs

The YMCA of Greater Boston runs a network of facilities and program sites that provide health and wellness programming, child care, summer camps, youth sports, teen leadership programs, workforce development, and community outreach in Massachusetts. Its programs work by offering membership-accessible activities and schedules across locations, enabling families and individuals to participate in fitness, child care, camps, sports leagues, leadership trainings, and job readiness services through on-site programs and community partnerships. The organization differentiates itself by being the largest social services provider in Massachusetts with a broad, integrated set of services focused on wellness, youth development, education, and employment in a community-based, nonprofit model. Its goal is to strengthen communities by improving health, developing young people, and expanding economic opportunity through accessible programs and support services.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $40K
Headquarters: Boston, MA
Founded: 1851

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