Are you a natural leader with a competitive drive? Do you have a background in swimming or aquatics that you want to bring to the next level? This may be the opportunity for you! The YMCA of the North Shore is seeking a Masters Swim Coach to join our SHARKS team.

As a Masters Swim Coach you will help lead and inspire swimmers through high-quality instruction that fosters a joy for developing and participating in the sport of swimming. The SHARKS is a YMCA/USA Swim Team located on the North Shore of Boston, MA. We are a 6 site team with over 300 competitive age group swimmers from age 5 -18 of varying levels, 50 pre-competitive swimmers, and up to 70 Masters Swimmers in six locations. On a regular day you will conduct group practices, analyze swim techniques and determine skill levels, develop individualized swimming programs, educate swimmers on various techniques and styles, and oversee training.

To thrive in this position you have coached competitive aquatics and have a thorough understanding of stroke technique. You create skill-level appropriate work-outs and have excellent communication with swimmers, staff, and the community in strict accordance with safe sport regulations.

Qualifications

• USA Swimming and Y-USA certified coach (or achieved within the first 30 days), ASCA certifications preferred
• Lifeguard or In-Water Skills certification and CPR (BLS)/First Aid certified
• Required commitment of 8 -12 hours/week at minimum mornings Tues, Thurs, and Saturday
• Required attendance at swim meets and events

The YMCA is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, protected genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran's status.