Strength and Endurance Coach

Do you have what it takes to inspire and train young athletes to reach their full potential?

Collaborate with our Head Coach to create enriching, supportive and memorable experiences for children enrolled in our program. This valuable and valued position assists the Head Swim Team Coach with a strength and injury prevention program to supplement the in-water swim team workouts.  Supporting high levels of community and accountability with participants is key to this role while supporting the overall mission and season plan outlined by the Head Coach. The Strength and Endurance coach will provide quality exercise instruction while delivering high-energy, motivating, joyful, and memorable class experiences for all participants. 

JCC Greater Boston 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 resonate with many who do not identify as Jewish.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Coaching Responsibilities: 

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based strength, conditioning, agility, power and speed training and coaching to a variety of young swimmers 

• Prepare workouts on a weekly basis based on phase of training and swimmers’ needs/ability. 

• Maintain a focus on technique, skill development and athlete development. 

• Coordinate training methodologies, drills and practice group goals with Head Coach 

• Work closely with the Aquatics staff and other coaches to promote the club as a whole. 

• Participate in staff trainings. 

• Attend all coach’s meetings (approximately 4-5 per year) 

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized studio, ensuring that equipment is properly stowed. 

• Open communication to ensure education and communication on all aspects of long term athletic development. 

• Support JCC Greater Boston’s mission, values and strategic goals. 

Standard Staff Expectations: 

• Actively create a welcoming dynamic where each individual is valued and welcomed. 

• Actively participate as an essential member of the Aquatics team.  

• Support JCC Greater Boston’s mission, vision, and values of belonging, joyfulness, collaboration and transformation, including through personal role modeling.  

• Participate in all staff meetings and trainings as assigned and contribute to overall organizational success. 

• Other duties as assigned.   

This is a great chance to join JCC Greater Boston's respected and valued, people-orientated workplace of diverse community services providers, which is rapidly growing! 

This is a regular, non-exempt limited part-time position of 12 hours per week with a set schedule of Monday - Thursday 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. Offering great perks, a supportive, vibrant in-person work environment, and a competitive starting pay rate of $25.00 - $35.00 per hour.

The pay rate offered will ultimately be determined by relevant qualifications, experience, and JCC's internal equity.

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.

Education and Experience:

NASM, NSCA, ACSM, or ACE certifications preferred. 

CPR/AED certification required (or ability to become certified within 7 days of hire). 

1+ years of experience coaching small or large groups in the fitness industry. 

Knowledge of physiology, exercise technique, body mechanics, and general fitness principles. 

Possess excellent organizational and communication skills, professionalism, and the ability to quickly adapt to change and problem solve. 

Bachelor’s degree in physical education, or an exercise or fitness related field is a benefit, but not required. 

Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted at the JCC’s discretion to meet minimum criteria. 

Skills and Abilities:

Must display management and supervisory skills.

Computer skills (e-mail, Word and Excel) required.

Excellent customer service and communications skills required. 

Physical Requirements:  Able to work well in a busy, dynamic and sometimes noisy environment involving multiple tasks and priorities. Able to lift and carry objects weighing at 30-40 pounds. Able to sit and kneel; getting down at eye level with children regularly. 

In addition to offering rewarding work and great career opportunities within our mission-driven, values-driven, and family-centric environment, JCC Greater Boston proudly offers employees the generous benefits listed below.

JCCGB Perks! Each employee is eligible for access to JCC Greater Boston's top class fitness, recreation and wellness facility in Newton! Seasonal benefits and access to the JCC Fitness Center includes:

·       Use of the Fitness Center at Leventhal-Sidman JCC during active seasonal employment.

·       Free or discounted camp enrollment for camp employees’ children – discount prorated base on regularly number of schedule hours.

Benefits are subject to review and change by the Organization, and plan documents are the primary determinant.

A Great Place to Work! JCC Greater Boston is consciously evolving as a great place to work! In our recent 2023 employee engagement survey, at least 88% of our staff gave us top ratings on:

·       Supportive colleagues

·       Team camaraderie

·       How their managers treat them

·       Individual autonomy

·       Knowing what their work contributes to and how it impacts others

·       Pride in working for the JCC

·       Program and service quality

·       Holding ourselves accountable    

Our staff and leadership bring experience, excellence, and commitment to everything we offer and we are dedicated to a culture where all our employees may thrive. Our culture is built on our values, driven by our mission, and nurtured through the expert contributions of our professionals.