Sharks Assistant Lead Site Coach - YMCA of the North Shore

Do you have competitive swimming experience and a deep understanding of swimmer development?

Are you looking for a role where you can use your expertise to help young athletes grow-both in the pool and as individuals? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

The YMCA of the North Shore is seeking a dedicatedAssistant Lead Site Coachfor ourYNS Sharks Swim Team-a YMCA/USA Swim program just north of Boston. Our team spansfour sitesand includes more than300 swimmersranging from ages 5-18. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, progressive swim training that builds skills, confidence, and teamwork.

What you'll do:

In this role, you'll guide swimmers through the transition from lessons to pre-team and beyond into higher-level competitive training groups. You'll:

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  Lead structured practices focused on technique, endurance, and race strategies.

  
  
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  Manage curriculum development for multiple training levels.

  
  
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  Be a member of a coordinated team that organizes and runs swim meets,attends meets and team building events.

  
  
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  Partner closely with lead coaches, volunteers, and parents to ensure clear communication and a strong team culture.

  
  
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  Support the needs of multiple sites while fostering a positive, inclusive environment.

  
  

What we're looking for:

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  Proven leadership and coaching experience with the ability to progress swimmers through all levels of competitive swimming.

  
  
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  Strong relationship-building and communication skills.

  
  
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  Knowledge and experience with YMCA and USA Swim programs.

  
  
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  A genuine passion for mentoring youth and promoting the YMCA's core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

  
  

Why work with us?

At the YMCA, we value our staff and invest in their growth. We offer:

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  Paid training and professional development.

  
  
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  Advancement opportunities across seven YMCA locations.

  
  
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  Free YMCA membership and discounts on programs.

  
  
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  Health and dental insurance for full-time employees.

  
  
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  3 weeks paid vacation, plus generous sick and personal time.

  
  
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  A retirement fund with 12% company contribution (no match required, once vested).

  
  
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  Employer-funded life insurance.

  
  

Join us in shaping the next generation of swimmers-both as athletes and as leaders in their community.

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  Competitive Swimming and or Coaching Experience (2-4 years preferred)

  
  
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  The ability to engage with young athletes and families

  
  
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  Ability to assess swimmers' capabilities and develop training plans to meet the needs of individual swimmers

  
  
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  Experience in Early Learning / Elementary Education and the ability to understand child growth, and development preferred

  
  
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  USA Swimming or YMCA Swimming certifications preferred (required as part of hiring process/ training)

  
  

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.