GREATER SOMERSET COUNTY YMCA·Bridgewater Township, New Jersey
Coach and motivate a team of 250 swimmers aged 7-18 to help them achieve their goals in a supportive environment. Manage communication with parents and assist in year-round YMCA and USA sanctioned swimming competitions.
Description An exciting opportunity to join the team of a progressive YMCA located in vibrant Somerset County, New Jersey. The YMCA is one of the nation’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. With a 150-year-old history, Greater Somerset County YMCA (GSCY) is a pillar of the community and has seven locations across three counties, which collectively serve upwards of 30,000 individuals. GSCY has 100 full-time and 950 part-time employees along with operating revenues to $22+ million.
The Y empowers everyone—no matter who they are or where they are from. To fulfill our purpose of strengthening community for all, GSCY is committed to being an inclusive organization and leveraging our collective impact to address social inequities. 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 lead swim coaches to join our growing team. 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.
School year - evenings and weekends. Summer - mornings, evenings and weekends
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Coaches team of 250 swimmers ages 7-18 years Motivates and develops individual team members Assists in year-round competitions in both YMCA and USA sanctioned swimming events Effectively communicates team information to Swim Team and parents
Must have personal competitive aquatics experience, preferably at collegiate level. Must have ARC Swim Coach Safety Training, CPR/AED and First Aid certifications. Lifeguard certified preferred. 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.
Market context
Assistant swim coach openings in New Jersey often reflect steady demand from schools and clubs that support competitive aquatics programs. These roles are competitive because employers usually want firsthand competitive swimming experience, strong safety credentials, and the ability to work with athletes in a structured training environment. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your certifications and highlight any collegiate or high-level swim background in your application.