Swim Team Head Coach

An exciting opportunity to join the team of a progressive YMCA located in vibrant Somerset County, New Jersey. The YMCA is one of the nation’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. With a 150-year-old history, Greater Somerset County YMCA (GSCY) is a pillar of the community and has seven locations across three counties, which collectively serve upwards of 30,000 individuals.

Requirements

• Coach and lead practices based on the needs of the age group and individual swimmers.
• Guides athletes in their assigned age-group with short and long term goal setting.
• Create swim meet entries for athletes in assigned group.
• Attend all swim meets that age-group is participating in. If unable to attend, arrange appropriate coaching and communicate to all necessary parties.
• Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
• Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the state Health Department code.
• Attends all staff meetings

Benefits

• FREE Individual Membership Access to any YMCA in the Nation.
• 10% Discount on most programming at Greater Somerset County YMCA.
• Access to one of the leading retirement programs "Y Retirement Fund" from the first day of employment.
• Opportunities for professional development, mentoring, growth, and promotion throughout the YMCA Movement.
• Supportive and inclusive community for people of all backgrounds and access to Employee Resource Networks.