Location: Newton,MA, USA
The Karishim Swim Club (KASC) of the JCC Greater Boston is looking for a full-time Assistant Swim Coach. This position will play an important role in the JCC Greater Boston community, assuring program excellence and encouraging program expansion. JCC Greater Boston is a lively, inviting place to work, with a strong sense of teamwork and rewarding, meaningful work. This full-time position is in Newton, Massachusetts.
The starting hourly salary for this position is $23.05 - $25.50 per hour, which would commensurate to $45,448 - $53,227 annually. The salary offered will ultimately be determined by the hours the employee will work, the scope of the position, the candidate's relevant experience, and internal equity. We offer the opportunity for overtime and guaranteed 40+ hours per week!
Responsibilities include but 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
* Coordinate training methodologies, drills, and practice group goals with Head Coach
* Develop responsibilities and rules for swimmers, coaches, and parents, educating each group on these norms
* ensure open communication with parents to ensure education and communication on all aspects of long-term athletic development
* Collaborate closely with the Aquatics Staff and other coaches to promote the club as a whole
* Manage the recruitment, retention, and individual development plans for new athletes
* Provide assistance to Aquatics Head Coach with the overflow of administrative tasks
* Support JCC Greater Boston's mission, values, and strategic goals
* Attend coach's meetings (approximately 4-5/year)
* Contribute to overall organizational success
Benefits
In addition to a rewarding career, JCC Greater Boston provides competitive compensation packages. Benefits include:
* Competitive salary
* Health insurance
* Flexible spending account
* Group life insurance
* Long-term disability
* 403(b) retirement plan
* Discounted childcare at JCCGB Early Learning Centers and after-school program
* Discounted JCCGB camp tuition (50-100% off)
* Generous paid time off
* JCC Greater Boston fitness membership
Benefits are subject to review and change by the organization.
Minimum Qualifications:
Requirements
Must have a USA Swimming Coaches Certification or the ability to obtain coaches certification within the first 14 days of hire. Lifeguard, CPR/AED/ First Aid certification
* An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted at the JCC's discretion to meet minimum criteria.Skills & Abilities
* Prior coaching experience with athletes of all ages
* Maintain a good membership standing with USA Swimming and New England Swimming
* Able to exhibit strong, effective teaching/communication skills
* Knowledgeable of strokes and skill techniques
* Has knowledge of season/workout planning and dryland training/technique
Is able to:Cognitive
* see, hear, and cognitively recognize situations requiring lifeguarding services
* make safety-related decisions
* communicate with community members and coworkers in person effectively, over email, and on the phone
* read, write, understand, and speak English
Physical
* work in a high temperature and high humidity environment for extended periods while wearing required personal protective equipment
* stand, sit, and lay on the pool deck while moving their body in a way similar to how the participants in the water should (demonstrating)
* lift up to 30 pounds
* vision requirements include the ability to read routine and technical documents, use a computer, and answer a telephone
* stand, walk, sit, stoop, and kneel frequently
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.