Why Your Role Matters
As a vital member of our organization, the Swim Coach will play a crucial role in providing expert instruction and coaching to swimmers of various skill levels, ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment. This position is instrumental in developing swimmers' abilities, promoting sportsmanship, and significantly enhancing their overall swimming experience. Your expertise and commitment will directly contribute to the success and well-being of our community. We are looking for candidates that are knowledgeable of swimming, strokes and how to work with swimmers of different levels, and/or have a certified USA swim coach with experience working swimmers ages 5-15 years old.
Candidates must be available Tuesdays and Thursdays evenings with flexibility on weekends for swim meets.
How You Make Impact
- Design and execute training plans that cater to the needs of swimmers of all levels, from beginners to competitive athletes.
- Teach swimming techniques, stroke mechanics, and water safety skills to individuals and groups.
- Lead and supervise swim practices, ensuring they are safe, effective, and engaging.
- Track and assess the progress of swimmers, providing feedback and adjustments to training programs as needed.
- Maintain a safe environment by enforcing pool rules, monitoring swimmers, and responding to emergencies as required.
- Plan, coordinate, and supervise swim meets and other related events.
- Encourage teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship among swimmers.
- Provide regular updates on swimmers' progress and address any concerns or questions.
- Ensure all swimming equipment and facilities are properly maintained and in good working condition.
- Promote the YMCA's character values, mission, wellness philosophy, and role in the community.
- Lead by example the Y’s mission, vision, and values with program participants, members, staff, and guests.
- Become an Ambassador of the Y’s work and culture by being the ultimate storyteller of who we are as an organization and brand.
- Complete other duties as assigned.