Swim Coach

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Swim Team Coach to join our team at JCC Greater Boston. As a Swim Team Coach, you will be responsible for leading and developing our swim team, providing coaching and guidance to our athletes, and working closely with our aquatics staff to promote the club as a whole.

• Develop and implement effective coaching plans to improve athlete performance and technique.
• Lead and motivate our swim team to achieve their goals and reach their full potential.
• Work closely with our aquatics staff to promote the club and develop recruitment and retention strategies.
• Participate in weekend swim meets and attend coach's meetings as required.
• Develop and implement plans to improve athlete development and skill acquisition.
• Communicate effectively with parents and athletes to ensure education and communication on all aspects of long-term athletic development.
• Teach supplemental private lessons to swim team members.

• Current/valid American Red Cross Lifeguard certification, with CPR, AED and First Aid.
• USA Swimming Coaches Certification or ability to obtain coaches certification within the first 14 days of hire.

• Strong, effective teaching/communication skills.
• Stroke and skill techniques as well as dryland training/technique.
• Coaching experience with athletes of all ages, including the development of season/workout plans.
• Ability to maintain good membership standing with USA Swimming and New England Swimming.
• Ability to communicate with community members and coworkers in person effectively, over email, and on the phone.

• Ability to see, hear, and cognitively recognize situations requiring lifeguarding services.
• Ability to work in a high temperature and high humidity environment for extended periods while wearing required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to make safety-related decisions.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and speak English. Able to follow set instructions for the swimming program.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel.
• Ability to swim at an intermediate level.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to read routine and technical documents, use a computer, and answer a telephone.

In addition to a rewarding career within our mission-driven, values-driven, and family-centric environment, JCC Greater Boston proudly offers full-time employees a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes:

• JCC Sponsored/Paid Group Life Insurance/LTD Coverage.
• Generous paid time off supporting a quality work-life balance.
• Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan.
• Additional Voluntary Supplemental Life/ADD coverage for you and your family.
• AbilityAssist Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Norton Cyber Security Program.
• LegalEase Insurance program.

JCCGB Perks Each employee is eligible for a free individual membership to JCC Greater Boston's top class fitness, recreation and wellness facility in Newton – offering virtual and in-person programs including indoor swimming, many fitness classes, and workout facilities, as well as discounts to many JCCGB events, classes, outdoor pool, and more Complimentary individual membership includes:

• Use of the Fitness Center at Leventhal-Sidman.
• Access to group fit classes, Arts & Culture adult programming at member rates.
• Discounts on a variety JCCGB's fitness/wellness programs and services.
• Free wellness events.
• Discounted child care at JCCGB Early Learning Centers and after-school program.
• Discounted JCCGB camp tuition.

A Great Place to Work JCC Greater Boston is consciously evolving as a great place to work In our recent 2023 employee engagement survey, at least 88% of our staff gave us top ratings on:

• Supportive colleagues.
• Team camaraderie.
• How their managers treat them.
• Individual autonomy.
• Knowing what their work contributes to and how it impacts others.
• Pride in working for the JCC.
• Program and service quality.
• Holding ourselves accountable.

Our staff and leadership bring experience, excellence, and commitment to everything we offer and we are dedicated to a culture where all our employees may thrive. Our culture is built on our values, driven by our mission, and nurtured through the expert contributions of our professionals.