Swim Team Coach - Shady Grove YMCA

YMCA of Greater Richmond • Short Pump, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Shady Grove Family YMCA is looking for an experienced, motivated, and reliable swim team coach to help mentor and encourage our swim team participants. This position is responsible for providing workouts, instructions, motivation, and support to our swim team. Focus should be on creating a safe and fun environment. This position serves as the primary coach on deck during team practices and is expected to lead practices 2-4 nights a week.

Requirements

• Current Professional CPR, AED and First Aid certification.
• YMCA/or American Red Cross Lifeguard/or Ellis certification.
• Ability to perform all four strokes (backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly and freestyle).

Nice To Haves

• YMCA Swim Instructor or WSI certification.
• Current O2 certification.
• Competitive swimming experience.
• Experience coaching and managing team practices several days a week.
• Strong sense of teamwork.
• Ability to collaborate with other coaches and team leaders.

Responsibilities

• Providing workouts, instructions, motivation, and support to swim team participants.
• Creating a safe and fun environment.
• Serving as the primary coach on deck during team practices.
• Leading practices 2-4 nights a week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed