Swim Team Coach - Part-time, benefits

The Karishim Swim Club at the JCC Greater Boston in Newton, MA, is seeking a Swim Coach (KASC). The Aquatics Department is a friendly, high-performing team inspired to use its knowledge and passion to help athletes grow in and out of the pool. Swim coaches work with enthusiastic families and colleagues as they develop their teams.

This is a part-time non-exempt position with 20+ hours a week, including weekend meets. Offering some great benefits and a competitive pay rate of $25-$30 per hour. The pay rate offered will ultimately be determined by relevant qualifications and experience, and internal equity. If you are an experienced Swim Coach looking for a new challenge, apply today!

Responsibilities include and are not limited to:

• Prepare practices on a weekly basis based on the phase of training and swimmers’ needs/ability, maintaining a focus on technique, skill development, and athlete development
• Create recruitment, retention, and athletic development plans for new athletes.
• Work closely with the Aquatics Staff and other coaches to promote the club as a whole.
• Participate in weekend swim meets, as required
• Attend all coach’s meetings (approximately 4–5/year)
• Help determine swimmers’ events for meet entries

• Develop the roles and responsibilities of parents, swimmers, and coaches, as well as individual athletic plans. Communicate openly with parents to ensure education and communication on all aspects of long-term athletic development.
• Teach supplemental private lessons to swim team members
• Other duties, as needed

About JCC Greater Boston

Since opening its doors in 1983, JCC Greater Boston has been committed to creating a vibrant, inclusive, diverse community by nurturing meaningful, lasting relationships. Through our network of early learning centers, day camps, regional teen and family programs, health and wellness offerings, and adult arts and ideas classes, JCC Greater Boston provides highly valued connections, learning, and experiences for the Jewish community and friends.

JCC Greater Boston staff enjoy working in an innovative, friendly, and welcoming environment where their talents and contributions are appreciated. In our recent employee survey, staff rated their direct management and organizational alignment experiences close to 90% positive. If you want to upgrade your working experience and have a better work-life balance, we encourage you to explore becoming part of the JCC team!

The JCC is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. While being proudly Jewish, we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs, or background. We are guided by JCC Greater Boston's core values: Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation, which we hope resonate with all.

To learn more about what makes JCC Greater Boston a wonderful place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.bostonjcc.org/careers/

JCC Greater Boston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich a diverse environment, we actively encourage applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.

Education and Experience:

• 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 

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted at the JCC’s discretion to meet minimum criteria.

Skills and Abilities:

• Has strong, effective teaching/communication skills

• Has stroke and skill techniques as well as dryland training/technique
• Has coaching experience with athletes of all ages, including the development of season/workout plans
• Can maintain good membership standing with USA Swimming and New England Swimming
• Demonstrates an ability to communicate with community members and coworkers in person effectively, over email, and on the phone

Physical Requirements

Is able to:

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

ADA Statement: Individuals must possess these criteria for knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation and using some other combination of skills and abilities.

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

Benefits are subject to review and change by the Organization, and plan documents are the primary determinant.

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.