Assistant Swim Team Coach

YMCA Of South Hampton Roads•Nags Head, NC

About The Position

The Assistant Swim Team Coach supports swim team leadership by instructing and motivating participants, attending local swim meets and team functions, promoting the program within association guidelines, and maintaining a safe environment. The role helps develop, organize, and deliver high-quality programming, with a focus on swimmers’ skill development, sportsmanship, integrity, and a caring, nurturing team environment. The coach delivers age-appropriate workouts and leads structured practices under the direction of the Aquatic Director or Head Swim Team Coach. The position tracks attendance and workouts, communicates with parents, builds positive relationships among swimmers and families, and shares information about YMCA aquatic programs. It also includes attending scheduled meetings and trainings, following YMCA safety and operating procedures, completing incident reports when needed, and assisting with other assigned duties. The position operates in aquatic, recreational, and community-based environments, indoors or outdoors. It involves instructing and observing participants, demonstrating swimming techniques, and communicating in a loud, active setting. Employees may encounter humidity, heat, cold, and inclement weather. The YMCA provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Current ASHI BLS, Basic First Aid, and Oxygen Administration certification, or an equivalent course from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or National Safety Council; BLS certification is valid for one year.
Current YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor or Level 1 Swim Coach certification.
Obtain YMCA Principles of Competitive Swimming and Diving within 30 days of hire.
Obtain American Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches within 30 days of hire.
Demonstrate swimming skills at a minimum of Stage 4 proficiency in accordance with YMCA standards.
Have a strong foundation in stroke mechanics and be able to communicate effectively with swimmers and parents.
Be at least 16 years of age.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods, lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, and lift or assist a small to average-sized child as needed.
Ability to safely demonstrate aquatic skills and perform the essential functions associated with teaching swim lessons.
Ability to maintain attention and communicate effectively in a loud and active aquatic environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a competitive swimmer.
One year of coaching or teaching experience.

Responsibilities

Deliver thorough, age-appropriate workouts focused on technique, endurance, stroke development, and drills, following YMCA guidelines or the direction of the Aquatic Director or Head Swim Team Coach.
Work with the Aquatic Director or Head Swim Team Coach to learn to develop age-appropriate practices.
Lead structured practices during assigned times.
Record workouts and track daily attendance according to direction and applicable YMCA and national-certification best practices.
Maintain open communication with parents and foster a collaborative team environment focused on swimmer development and YMCA philosophy, rules, guidelines, and policies.
Help maintain a clean and safe environment for swim team participants.
Build authentic relationships with swimmers and parents, help them connect with each other and the YMCA, convey information about aquatics programs and schedules, and refer families to other programs as appropriate.
Attend staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
Follow YMCA policies, rules, regulations, best practices, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures; complete incident and accident reports as necessary.
Assist in other areas and complete assignments as directed by the supervisor.
Attend all local swim meets and team functions.
Promote the swim team program within association guidelines.