Head Coach- Competitive Swimming

The Head Coach & Director of Competitive Swimming is responsible for the overall leadership, execution, and oversight of the following essential functions, including all operational, administrative, and programmatic aspects of the swim team:

TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCE

• Creates a positive, athlete-centered environment that supports development, retention, and team culture
• Fosters a safe, inclusive, and disciplined experience for swimmers and families
   

PROGRAM LEADERSHIP & ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT

• Designs and implements training plans for all practice groups
• Leads practices and develops athletes from beginner through advanced levels
• Establishes performance goals and monitors progression
   

OPERATIONAL & ADMINISTRATIVE EXCELLENCE

• Oversees all day-to-day operational and administrative functions of the program
• Manages scheduling, staffing, registrations, communication, and recordkeeping
• Ensures adherence to YMCA systems (including TeamUnify/SportsEngine), policies, and procedures
   

PROGRAM GROWTH & INTEGRATION

• Supports recruitment through swim lessons and youth programs
• Collaborates with Aquatics and Marketing to grow participation
• Evaluates program effectiveness and implements improvements
• Manages team communication platforms and public presence
   

MEET MANAGEMENT & EVENTS

• Develops and manages meet schedules, entries, and competition strategy
• Leads planning and execution of hosted and co-hosted meets
• Coordinates facilities, officials, volunteers, and meet logistics
• Ensures compliance with sanctioning, safety, and financial requirements
   

STAFF LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT

• Recruits, hires, trains, and supervises coaching staff
• Provides clear expectations, feedback, and ongoing development
• Ensures staff meet certification and compliance requirements
   

SAFETY COMPLIANCE & RISK MANAGEMENT

• Ensures compliance with YMCA Competitive Sports Rules, USA Swimming, and SafeSport requirements
• Maintains certification and screening requirements for staff and volunteers
• Enforces supervision standards and safe practices at all times
   

VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT & OVERSIGHT

• Recruits, organizes, and supports parent and community volunteers
• Ensures all volunteers meet YMCA and USA Swimming safety, training, certification, and membership requirements
• Oversees compliance with YMCA Child Abuse Prevention, Code of Conduct, and SafeSport-Minor Athlete Abuse
• Prevention Policies
• Assigns and coordinates volunteer roles for practices, meets, and team events
• Communicates expectations for volunteer participation, including service hours per family (if applicable)
   

FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP & PROGRAM ACCOUNTABILITY

• Manages program budget, revenue, expenses, and meet fees
• Ensures all financial activity is processed through YMCA-approved systems
• Maintains documentation for audit and financial compliance
   

FAMILY, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & MISSION ADVANCEMENT

• Builds and sustains strong relationships with swimmers, families, and community partners
• Ensures clear, consistent communication of program expectations, updates, and performance
• Drives parent involvement, volunteer engagement, and community participation
• Serves as an ambassador for the YMCA and promotes program growth
• Integrates YMCA mission and core values into all aspects of program delivery, leadership, and decision-making