Now hiring! Join our fabulous team. 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 year-round, part-time, non-exempt position +/-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.