Competitive Aquatics Age Group Coach - Somerset County YMCA : Job Details

Greater Somerset County YMCA (GSCY) is a local nonprofit committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose and each other. At GSCY, we focus on empowering young people, improving health and well-being, and inspiring action in and across communities. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives and generations, we ensure that we all have access to the opportunities, relationships and resources necessary to learn, grow and thrive.

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Our nine-time NJYMCA State Champion swim team has 500+ swimmers with a legacy of success regionally and nationally with swimmers having achieved Olympic Trials and Junior National Teams. Our swim team is a Silver Medal program recognized by USA Swimming as one of the top-200 teams in the nation. The swimmers ages range from 6 to 18 years and the team competes year-round in YMCA and USA-sanctioned meets.

We are currently seeking highly qualified lead swim coaches to join our growing team. We are looking for individuals who share our commitment in strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We enable swimmers to grow as individuals, achieve their goals, and expand their overall potential in a safe and supportive environment.

HOURS: School year - evenings and weekends. Summer - mornings, evenings and weekends

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

+ Coaches team of 250 swimmers ages 7-18 years

+ Motivates and develops individual team members

+ Assists in year-round competitions in both YMCA and USA sanctioned swimming events

+ Effectively communicates team information to Swim Team and parents

QUALIFICATIONS

+ Must have personal competitive aquatics experience, preferable at collegiate level.

+ Must possess ASCA level 1 or higher.

+ Must have ARC Swim Coach Safety Training, CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.

+ Lifeguard certified preferred.

Benefits of working part-time at GSCY include:

+ 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.

Greater Somerset County YMCA is a drug free work environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information who share our values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.