Assistant Swim Team Coach

YMCA Greater Hartford•Plainville, CT

5d•$0 - $17

About The Position

The Assistant Swim Team Coach provides direct leadership, instruction, and motivation to swim team participants under the direction of the Head Swim Team Coach. The role supports weekday evening practices throughout the year and is expected to attend swim meets and team functions. The coach helps create and maintain a clean, safe, and positive environment for participants.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience as a competitive swimmer.
Possess or be able to obtain USA Swimming and YMCA coaching credentials upon hire; valid USA/YMCA coaching certification is required.
Demonstrate proficiency in swimming skills and a strong foundation in stroke mechanics.
Communicate effectively with swimmers and their parents.
Have an enthusiastic, dynamic presence and good communication skills.
Hold CPR for Professional Rescuer, AED, and First Aid certifications, or be willing to obtain them.
Be able to walk, stand, and sit, including on the floor, for long periods.
Be able to lift and/or assist children weighing up to 30 pounds.
Have the visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.

Nice To Haves

Collegiate competitive swimming experience.
At least 1 year of swim coaching experience.
Be 21 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

Assist the Head Swim Team Coach in creating thorough, age-appropriate workouts focused on technique, endurance, stroke development, and drills.
Participate in structured weekday evening practices throughout the year.
Record workouts and track daily attendance.
Assist with team administration, swim meet arrangements, team performance matters, and parent interactions.
Help coordinate and execute swim team competitions and meet registrations, and record times and other relevant data at meets.
Attend swim team meets, meetings, social events, and other events as directed by the Head Swim Team Coach.
Engage parents and build relationships that support a collaborative swim team environment.
Assist with planning swim team social events as needed.
Assist with stroke clinics offered between competitive seasons, if any.
Participate in coach training opportunities offered by the Head Swim Team Coach.
Help maintain a clean, safe, and positive environment for swim team participants.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement up to $1,000 per year.
50% tuition discount at Post University.
Free YMCA membership, valued at $750 annually.
Childcare discounts for eligible employees; discounts vary by full-time or part-time status.
Program discounts on swim lessons, summer camp, sports, and other YMCA programs.
Paid time off for eligible employees.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week; the YMCA covers 90% of employee medical premiums for eligible high-deductible health plans.
Retirement contribution of 12% of gross pay for eligible full-time and part-time employees after two years of service, provided they work at least 1,000 hours annually.
Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program counseling, services, and resources.
Free six-month SNOO rental for expecting parents working 20 or more hours per week.