Swim Team Coach
About The Position
The Swim Team Coach assists with managing the implementation, development, and delivery of the Competitive Swim program, supporting assigned staff and volunteers. The role includes staff training, curriculum development, and adherence to regulatory and Association standards. The Age Group Swim Coach leads the Swim Team in maintaining a safe environment and expanding Swim Team programming. The coach oversees and coaches age-group programming for swimmers 12 and under, including mini, Level 3, and Level 2 groups. The role supports year-round programming, including YMCA short-course and long-course options and a competitive summer league. The coach works with the Director of Competitive Aquatics or Associate Head Coach on season planning and collaborates with the Director on team database maintenance and meet entries. Responsibilities also include practice scheduling, meet and event administration, participant recruitment and retention, volunteer coordination, and communication with swimmers and parents. The position is part-time at the Lionville Community YMCA in Exton, Pennsylvania.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- At least two years of coaching experience with swimmers of all ages.
- Current lifeguard certifications, or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.
- YMCA and USA Swimming coaches’ credential, or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
- Ability to demonstrate all swim strokes.
- Ability to direct programs through supervision of volunteers and staff.
- Fluency in spoken and written English.
- Obtain and maintain all new-hire certifications and trainings within 90 days of hire.
- Positive and professional attitude and strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques.
- Ability to lift equipment and a small-to-average-size child.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience preferred.
- At least four years of competitive swimming experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and coach age-group programming for swimmers 12 and under, including mini, Level 3, and Level 2.
- Communicate regularly with 12-and-under members and their parents.
- Assist the Director of Competitive Aquatics or Associate Head Coach in developing season plans, including meets.
- Work with the Director of Competitive Aquatics to maintain the team database and prepare 12-and-under meet entries.
- Train junior coaches and assistant coaches.
- Perform administration duties, including account management and determining which events should be attended in accordance with season plans.
- Manage coaching schedules and vacation schedules to ensure coverage at all times.
- Offer a year-round program that includes YMCA short-course and long-course options and a competitive summer league.
- Assist with recruitment and retention of program participants.
- Develop and oversee practice schedules for all levels.
- Attend all meets and support the entire competitive program.
- Facilitate the summer swim program.
- Manage and organize swimmer participation, registration, and logistics for dual meets.
- Create home swim meets, perform meet-manager duties, and prepare team entries.
- Organize event volunteers and serve as the point of contact for volunteer communications for dual meets.
- Teach and instruct participants using an appropriate curriculum for their skill levels, ensuring the program is inclusive and welcoming.
- Coordinate vacation outside of competitive-season responsibilities.
- Assist with annual campaign activities.
Benefits
- Free family YMCA membership, including outdoor pools.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid holidays, and plentiful paid time off for full-time employees.
- Babysitting while working, up to four hours per day.
- Program discounts on childcare, camp, youth sports, swimming lessons, and employee-marketplace essentials such as home, auto, and pet insurance.
- 12% employer contribution to retirement savings upon reaching eligibility and optional 403(b) retirement savings plan upon hire.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Continuing education reimbursement and tuition discounts with Chestnut Hill College and Immaculata University.
- Career development and paid training.
- Unlimited referral bonus beginning at $300.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
