Triathlon Coach

Young Mens Christian Association of South Palm Bea•Boca Del Mar, FL

21d

About The Position

The Youth Triathlon Coach develops and implements safe, engaging, age-appropriate training programs for youth in swimming, cycling, and running under the direct supervision of the Director of Healthy Living. The coach instructs and motivates participants while promoting physical fitness, sportsmanship, confidence, teamwork, and healthy lifestyles. The role supports athletes of varying abilities and experience levels in developing their skills and pursuing individual and team goals in an inclusive, supportive environment. The coach also helps prepare participants for youth triathlon events, communicates with families, maintains program records, supports participant recruitment and retention, and collaborates with YMCA staff, volunteers, and community partners. The position requires adherence to YMCA safety, child protection, abuse prevention, and emergency response policies, as well as current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications or obtaining them within the YMCA-established timeframe.

Requirements

Demonstrate a personal commitment to the YMCA mission and ability to work effectively with children, parents, volunteers, and fellow staff members.
Strong communication, organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of youth fitness, endurance training, and appropriate exercise progression, with emphasis on safety, proper technique, and age-appropriate instruction.
Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications, or ability to obtain them within the timeframe established by the YMCA.
Ability to supervise youth participants in aquatic and outdoor environments, follow YMCA safety and risk management procedures, and maintain appropriate professional boundaries when working with minors.
Successfully complete required criminal background checks, drug screening, and applicable child abuse prevention screening.
Maintain CPR/AED and First Aid certifications as required by the YMCA.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience coaching, teaching, or working with youth in swimming, cycling, running, triathlon, or other endurance sports.
Additional coaching certifications in swimming, cycling, running, or triathlon.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and implement youth training sessions in swimming, cycling, and running.
Develop age-appropriate workouts for participants with varying fitness levels, athletic abilities, and experience.
Teach proper technique, endurance, pacing, transitions, and fundamental triathlon skills.
Promote safety through supervision, equipment checks, facility awareness, and compliance with YMCA policies and procedures.
Monitor participant progress and provide constructive feedback to support development, confidence, and goal achievement.
Foster a positive, inclusive environment emphasizing participation, personal improvement, teamwork, sportsmanship, and fun.
Prepare participants for youth triathlon events through structured training, race preparation, and instruction on race-day expectations and procedures.
Communicate with parents and guardians about schedules, program expectations, participant progress, and upcoming events.
Maintain attendance records, training plans, participant progress documentation, and other required program records.
Ensure participants use appropriate swim, bike, and run equipment and follow safety guidelines.
Inspect training areas and equipment for safety concerns and promptly report maintenance needs, injuries, incidents, or other concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
Maintain appropriate staff-to-participant supervision and follow YMCA child protection, abuse prevention, and emergency response policies.
Collaborate with Healthy Living staff, other YMCA departments, volunteers, and community partners.
Assist with program promotion, participant recruitment, registration, retention, and relationships with YMCA families.
Attend staff meetings, in-service training, and required professional development sessions as directed by the Director of Healthy Living.
Maintain required certifications and pursue ongoing education in youth coaching, fitness, and safety.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Healthy Living.