SWIM TEAM COACH
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OCEAN COUNTY YMCA INC
Toms River, NJ, US
Summary
Provide on-deck coaching and instruction to swimmers of all levels to improve technique and build confidence. Support the Head Coach in managing daily operations, athlete accountability, and maintaining safety standards during practices and meets.
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Ocean County YMCA - TOMS RIVER, NJ 08755Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $18.00 - $20.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: OccasionallyJob Shift: AnyThe Ocean County YMCA is seeking enthusiastic, dependable, and knowledgeable Assistant Swim Coaches to support our competitive swim program. We welcome applicants ranging from both experienced and emerging coaches to former competitive swimmers who are passionate about athlete development.
Assistant Coaches work directly with swimmers of all levels, helping them improve technique, build confidence, and grow within a positive, team-focused environment. Under the direction of the Head Coach, Assistant Coaches play an important role in athlete development, team culture, and daily program success.
Previous coaching experience is strongly preferred, but candidates with a competitive swimming background, leadership ability, and willingness to grow as a coach are encouraged to apply.
Essential Functions:
Provide on-deck coaching, instruction, and supervision during practices and meets.
Teach proper stroke technique, training habits, and competitive swimming skills.
Support swimmer development, accountability, and confidence.
Promote a positive team culture built on YMCA values.
Communicate professionally with swimmers, families, and staff.
Assist with meet-day coaching, warm-ups, and athlete supervision.
Maintain swimmer safety and uphold all YMCA, Safe Sport, and USA Swimming standards.
Track attendance, manage equipment, and support daily team operations.
Qualifications
Must be available to work weekday afternoon/evening practices, weekend meets, and seasonal summer morning practices.
Willing to attend local and occasional out-of-town meets.
At least 18 years old.
Competitive swimming background (YMCA, club, high school, or college).
Strong knowledge of competitive swimming fundamentals
Professionalism, reliability, and leadership skills.
Ability to work well with athletes, families, and staff.
Successful completion of required certifications and background check.
Preferred:
Previous swim coaching, teaching, or youth leadership experience.
YMCA or USA Swimming experience.
Certifications:
Required within designated hiring timelines (YMCA-Supported)
Safety Training for Swim Coaches
Lifeguarding/First Aid
CPR/AED
Athlete Protection Training
Additional YMCA and USA Swimming certifications as required
Physical Demands:
Ability to stand for extended periods on deck.
Demonstrate swim techniques and actively supervise athletes.
Lift and organize swim equipment.
Travel to meets as needed.
Benefits:
Bi-weekly paycheck and direct deposit.
Free individual membership or discounted Family Membership at the OCYMCA (must work 5+ hours per week).
Free or discounted individual fitness classes and family programs.
Voluntary AFLAC insurance.
403(B) Savings Plan
Product/service discount program
And more!
There is no other nonprofit quite like the Y. Founded in Toms River in 1970, the Ocean County YMCA is a powerful association of men, women and children joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility.
We are a mission based 501(c)(3) organization committed to helping people learn, grow and thrive. YMCA's serve people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities and incomes regardless of their ability to pay the full cost of membership or programs. The Y cause is to strengthen community.
Child care at the Y is about more than looking after kids. It’s about nurturing their development and providing a safe place to learn. For more than 30 years, the Y has been offering Before and After School Care. Y-Kids is a School Based State Licensed Child Care Program designed to help families build self sufficiency by providing safe, affordable, high quality childcare.
Summer Camp is a welcoming environment for campers to express themselves, try new activities, learn new skills, be creative, make lasting friendships and have a great time!
Good things come together at the Ocean County YMCA. Little ones build skills and gain confidence. People connect while strengthening their spirit, mind and body. The Y offers everything from weights and fitness equipment to improve well-being, to kid’s programs that nurture their potential through learning and play. At the Y, membership means so more. We achieve our health goals through a sense of camaraderie, commitment, and building an environment that welcomes all people.
At the Y, we meet you where you are and help take you to levels of health and wellness that leads to lasting change and a new way of life.
Founded
1970
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organization Management
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Toms River, New Jersey
There is no other nonprofit quite like the Y. Founded in Toms River in 1970, the Ocean County YMCA is a powerful association of men, women and children joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility.
We are a mission based 501(c)(3) organization committed to helping people learn, grow and thrive. YMCA's serve people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities and incomes regardless of their ability to pay the full cost of membership or programs. The Y cause is to strengthen community.
Child care at the Y is about more than looking after kids. It’s about nurturing their development and providing a safe place to learn. For more than 30 years, the Y has been offering Before and After School Care. Y-Kids is a School Based State Licensed Child Care Program designed to help families build self sufficiency by providing safe, affordable, high quality childcare.
Summer Camp is a welcoming environment for campers to express themselves, try new activities, learn new skills, be creative, make lasting friendships and have a great time!
Good things come together at the Ocean County YMCA. Little ones build skills and gain confidence. People connect while strengthening their spirit, mind and body. The Y offers everything from weights and fitness equipment to improve well-being, to kid’s programs that nurture their potential through learning and play. At the Y, membership means so more. We achieve our health goals through a sense of camaraderie, commitment, and building an environment that welcomes all people.
At the Y, we meet you where you are and help take you to levels of health and wellness that leads to lasting change and a new way of life.
Founded
1970
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organization Management
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Toms River, New Jersey
