What are the responsibilities and job description for the Swim Team Dryland Coach position at Somerset County YMCA?
Greater Somerset County YMCA (GSCY)is a local nonprofit committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose and each other. At GSCY, we focus on empowering young people, improving health and well-being, and inspiring action in and across communities. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives and generations, we ensure that we all have access to the opportunities, relationships and resources necessary to learn, grow and thrive.
To learn more about GSCY, visit our website: http://gscymca.org
Our nine-time NJYMCA State Champion swim team has 500 swimmers with a legacy of success regionally and nationally with swimmers having achieved Olympic Trials and Junior National Teams. Our swim team is a Silver Medal program recognized by USA Swimming as one of the top-200 teams in the nation. The swimmers ages range from 6 to 18 years and the team competes year-round in YMCA and USA-sanctioned meets.
We are currently seeking highly qualified dry land coaches. We are looking for individuals who share our commitment in strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We enable swimmers to grow as individuals, achieve their goals, and expand their overall potential in a safe and supportive environment.
HOURS: School year - evenings and weekends. Summer - mornings, evenings and weekends
Essential Functions
- Design and implement dry land and crossover training programs for swimmers
- Manage weight training program for swimmers
- Conduct on-site coaching
- Coordinate dry land/swim workouts with practice groups
Qualifications
- Must have 1 year experience of coaching/teaching teens
- Must be available weekday evenings and weekends.
- Experience with competitive swimming preferred but not required.
- Must be a certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist or equivalent certification/experience
Benefits of working part-time at GSCY include:
- FREE Individual Membership Access to any YMCA in the Nation.
- 10% Discount on most programming at Greater Somerset County YMCA.
- Access to one of the leading retirement programs "Y Retirement Fund" from the first day of employment.
- Opportunities for professional development, mentoring, growth, and promotion throughout the YMCA Movement.
- Supportive and inclusive community for people of all backgrounds and access to Employee Resource Networks.
Greater Somerset County YMCA is a drug free work environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information who share our values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.