Fishers YMCA Aquatics - Swim Coach I

YMCA OF GREATER INDIANAPOLIS•Fishers, IN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Swim Coach I provides a safe and challenging aquatics program by following applicable safety guidelines, including OSHA, American Heart Association, YMCA, and program-specific aquatic health code procedures. The coach leads and develops morning practice schedules, coordinates line-ups, attends all swim meets, and helps develop a member volunteer base to support meets. The position also supports participants’ development and provides exceptional service. The coach prepares practice plans, sets up equipment before practices, and puts materials away afterward. Duties include attending staff meetings and in-service trainings, completing required paperwork and records such as accident reports, spending time in the water as needed, maintaining a professional appearance and cooperative attitude when sharing site space, and keeping certifications and swimming skills current. Other duties or assignments may be required as needed.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
At least 1–2 years of competitive swim team experience in an aquatic environment is required.
Must have sufficient swimming ability to successfully complete organization-required aquatic skills and swim tests relevant to the position.
Demonstrate emotional maturity and judgment.
Complete all position-specific and required YMCA training within established deadlines.

Responsibilities

Provide a safe and challenging program while following applicable safety guidelines.
Lead and develop morning practice schedules.
Coordinate all line-ups.
Attend all swim meets.
Develop a member volunteer base to assist with swim meets.
Follow established emergency procedures, including program-specific procedures and aquatic health code requirements.
Help participants develop to their fullest potential and provide exceptional service.
Attend staff meetings and in-service trainings.
Complete required paperwork and record keeping, including accident reports.
Prepare a plan for each practice, set up equipment before practice, and put materials away neatly after practice.
Spend adequate time in the water as needed.
Maintain a professional appearance and attitude in accordance with the Aquatic staff dress code.
Maintain a cooperative attitude when sharing site space, including using an appropriate voice level and space according to class needs and site provisions.
Keep certifications and swimming skills current.
Perform other duties or assignments as needed at the YMCA.