Assistant Swim Coach - JCCs of North America

Assistant Swim Coach
Kaplen JCC on the Palisades
411 E. Clinton Ave.
Tenafly, NJ 07670

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in coaching our Waverunners swim team and/or our pre-swim team program under the supervision of the Head Coach
• Present on deck at practices and works with specific age groups to develop swimmers competitive skills
• Practices run Mondays through Thursdays, with additional Sunday meets throughout the season
• Attends dual meets and league championships
• Assists in overseeing individual and team entries for swim meets
• Must be available to coach the spring clinic session as well
• Helps build team spirit
• Monitor and enhance performance while motivating swimmers
• Part-Time, 4-20 hours/week

Qualifications

• Prior coaching experience preferred
• Experience coaching ages 5-18
• Passionate about swimming
• Positive and flexible with the ability to create a winning team environment
• Possess exceptional leadership qualities
• Customer service oriented and result driven
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
• American Red Cross Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED required
• Safety Training for Swim Coaches required
• Experience with Team Manager and Meet Manager preferred
• USA Swimming experience preferred

Under $25,000

Kaplen JCC On The Palisades is a welcoming home away from home for all who pass through its front doors. Our 185,000 square foot building plus acres of outside grounds feature 2 fitness centers, an indoor and outdoor aquatics center, group exercise, spin and pilates studios, 2 gymnasiums, tennis and racquet courts, indoor track, a luxurious spa, multiple playgrounds and fields and so much more. The JCC is home to the renowned Thurnauer School of Music, Leonard and Syril Rubin Nursery School, Neil Klatskin Day Camp, and the JCC Dance and Drama Schools. The JCC is also proud to offer extensive, high quality programs and services to adults of all ages, as well as to seniors and individuals with special needs.

VISION

Our vision is to be the center point of Jewish life in our community and to engage all generations in our mission and values.

MISSION
Deeply rooted in Jewish values and tradition, the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades is a vibrant home for the Jewish People that welcomes all and cultivates the social, intellectual, physical and spiritual well-being of the entire community.

VALUES

We are committed to demonstrating the following values and ask respect for these values from those with whom we interact:

COMMUNITY
CONNECTION TO JUDAISM AND ISRAEL
INTEGRITY
QUALITY
RESPECT
RESPONSIBILITY
SAFETY
TIKKUN OLAM (repairing the world)