HEAD SWIM TEAM COACH

FOOTHILLS AREA YMCA•Seneca, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Foothills Area YMCA is seeking a Head Swim Team Coach to lead our competitive swim program. Established six years ago, the program has grown to approximately 85 competitive swimmers and is producing athletes competing at state, YMCA National, and national levels. The YMCA is investing in aquatics with a new pool addition as part of its Phase 2 expansion. This is an opportunity for an experienced coach to join a growing program and shape its future. The Head Swim Team Coach will provide leadership and competitive vision for the swim team, supporting the YMCA's mission. The position will serve as the primary coach for 12-18 year old athletes, including national-level swimmers. Responsibilities include leading athlete development, designing training plans, establishing competition schedules, and preparing swimmers for success. The Head Coach will also lead, mentor, and oversee assistant coaches for younger age groups, ensuring a consistent coaching philosophy and athlete development pathway. The program operates year-round across two facilities and expands to three during summer league. The Head Coach will collaborate with the Aquatics Director for administrative support, focusing on coaching, staff development, athlete progression, and program growth. The ideal candidate will see the potential of the program and be excited to take it to the next level.

Requirements

Basic life support or professional rescuer CPR/AED, first aid, emergency oxygen administration, Coaches Safety Training and Lifeguard Training certifications.
YMCA of the USA and USA swimming coaching certifications.
Able to relate and work with diverse groups of people in a friendly and consistent manner.
Child abuse prevention and Bloodborne Pathogens training within 30 days of hire date.
Strong ability to be an engaging presence leading staff and programs.
Strong organizational and planning skills.
Proven skills in human relations, public speaking, program management, and volunteer development.
Outstanding communication skills.
Ability to determine and set priorities.
Capacity to handle multiple tasks appropriately in a fast-paced work environment.
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
Ability to maintain certification-level physical and mental readiness.
Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.

Nice To Haves

Certification from ASCA is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides vision, leadership, and management of the day-to-day operations of the competitive swimming program.
Abides by the YMCA of the USA Swimming and Diving, ASCA, and USA Swimming Code of Ethics.
Ensures all certifications are current and active.
Recruits and hires diverse staff and volunteer teams.
On-boards and develops staff and volunteers for success.
Provides vision, leadership, and management to part-time staff, including coaching and leadership traits.
Builds effective, authentic relationships with all swimmers and parents.
Encourages member and parent support and involvement, including recruiting and overseeing the Parent Committee volunteers and other volunteers.
Develops schedule for swim team practices, potentially in multiple facilities.
Develops competitive swim clinics each year.
Maintains records of attendance, registration, achievements, progress reports, and skill development.
Prepares all meet entries assuring that every child swims in every meet they attend.
Prepares and submits all other necessary information for swim meets and attends meets as assigned.
Updates, maintains, and distributes Swim Team Handbook.
Assures that regularly scheduled all-parent meetings are held.
Communicates regularly with all Swim Team coaches, Aquatics Director, Marketing Director, and Branch Executive Director of Health and Wellness.
Supports High School Swim Teams who use the Foothills YMCA facilities during their season.
Serves as an ambassador to the community by actively promoting the YMCA aquatics and wellness programs.
Encourages recruitment of swimmers through YMCA swim lesson programs as well as other YMCA youth programs.
Teaches swim lessons and guards during low swim team times.
Works with the Marketing Director to ensure all swim team information is up to date and is shared with the community.
Assists in the preparation of an annual budget and manages the budget for the Swim Team program.
Ensures all monthly/annual swim team dues/fees are paid in a timely manner.
Evaluates all programs annually to ensure they meet the needs of program participants.
Assists in Annual Campaign by recruiting volunteers and supporting team events.
Other duties and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.