Swim Coach (Part Time)

Do you love swimming, coaching, and helping young athletes build confidence in and out of the water? The Summit Area YMCA is looking for an enthusiastic and supportive Swim Coach to join the SAY Seals coaching team.

This position's primary focus is coaching our 10 & Under swimmers, helping athletes develop strong fundamentals, improve technique, build confidence, and foster a lifelong love of competitive swimming. As part of the SAY Seals coaching team, you'll also work collaboratively with coaches across all age groups to create a positive, challenging, and supportive team environment.

Whether you're leading practices, cheering swimmers on at meets, or celebrating personal bests, you'll play an important role in helping young athletes grow both as swimmers and as individuals.

You might be the right candidate if:

• You have a passion for competitive swimming and athlete development.
• You enjoy working with children and helping them build confidence through encouragement and positive coaching.
• You communicate well with swimmers, parents, and fellow coaches.
• You create a fun, inclusive, and supportive team environment while maintaining high expectations.
• You value teamwork and enjoy collaborating with other coaches.
• You're dependable, energetic, and able to adapt to the needs of different athletes.
• You're committed to safety, sportsmanship, and the YMCA's values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Coach and develop primarily 10 & Under swimmers during practices and swim meets.
• Plan and lead engaging practices that focus on stroke technique, skill development, and age-appropriate training.
• Foster teamwork, confidence, sportsmanship, and a positive competitive experience.
• Assist with swim meets, team events, and other SAY Seals activities.
• Communicate effectively with swimmers, parents, and fellow coaching staff.
• Work collaboratively with the Head Coach and coaching team to support the overall success of the SAY Seals program.
• Maintain a safe environment and follow YMCA and USA Swimming policies and procedures.

Schedule & Pay

This is a part-time position averaging up to 25 hours per week.

Practice schedules are generally held:

• Monday-Thursday 4:30pm - 7:30pm
• Sundays 10:00am - 12:00pm
• Weekend swim meets and occasional team events

The pay range for this position is $24.00-$30.00 per hour, based on experience, qualifications, and coaching certifications.

Benefits

• Free YMCA individual membership
• Discounted YMCA family membership
• Opportunities for professional development and coaching certifications
• The chance to make a lasting impact on young athletes and your community

At the Summit Area YMCA, we are committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation. Our main purpose is to strengthen community. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone can reach their full potential, and we strive to live our cause with purpose every day. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we believe that we’re stronger when we come together. 

• 1-3 years of competitive swim coaching experience preferred.
• Competitive swimming experience required; coaching experience with age-group swimmers preferred.
• USA Swimming Coach membership (or ability to obtain upon hire).
• YMCA Competitive Swimming certifications and/or USA Swimming coaching certifications preferred, or ability to obtain within required timeframes.
• Ability to obtain CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and other required certifications.
• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Must be able to work afternoons, evenings, and weekends during the swim season.

About the Summit Area YMCA:

We were founded as the Young Men's Christian Association in 1886, but today, we are The Y. An association that values, and is made stronger by, its diverse people. Each year, the Summit Area YMCA serves more than 15,000 individuals with our free and fee-based programs and services in an area spanning the New Jersey communities of Berkeley Heights, Gillette, Millburn, New Providence, Short Hills, Springfield, Stirling, and Summit. Our history is rooted in working side-by-side with our neighbors to ensure that everyone, regardless of age, income and background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. We are committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation or religious affiliation. When it comes to our employees, we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive culture in which our four core values — responsibility, honesty, caring and respect — are integral to everyday operations.