Swim Coach

Responsibilities

• Lead swimmers through skill mastery and swim practices
• Provide a safe environment that allows swim team participants to learn
• Coach YMCA Competitive Swimming and diving
• Encourage and support swimmers to provide an enjoyable YMCA experience
• Evaluate swimmers’ skills; provide skills needed to master strokes
• Ensure fair practice and swim meet experience
• Coach must supervise the entire swim meet, including warm-ups, practice dives, events, etc., ensuring the safety of the swimmers
• Coach provides support and encouragement to participants
• Incorporate character development objectives into the program to reinforce the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility
• Regularly check equipment for necessary repair or replacement
• Provide excellent service to members and participants
• Communicate all YMCA rules and ensure that you are accessible and identifiable

Requirements

• 18+ years of age
• A High School Degree or equivalent, 2 years of directly related experience in developing and conducting programs
• Ability to work a non-traditional schedule including nights and weekends
• Knowledge of any computer software used for the running of meets and swimmer line ups
• Current Swim Lesson Instructor Trainer or ARC Lifeguard/First Aid, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer instructor certification
• Maintain current instructor and instructor trainer certifications (YMCA, Red Cross, etc.)
• Must have flexibility to travel between multiple branches

Qualifications

• Support from an amazing team which includes training you on expectations
• Opportunities to learn & grow at the YMCA
• Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger
• Great members to work with every day!

Benefits

• Free YMCA membership - access to all branches
• Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD

About the Role

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is seeking a Swim Coach to provide support and encouragement to assist swimmers in learning the specific progressive or competitive program. Ensure safety and cleanliness of the program area and adhere to all YMCA safety standards and rules.

Skills

• Ability to work a non-traditional schedule including nights and weekends
• Knowledge of any computer software used for the running of meets and swimmer line ups
• Current Swim Lesson Instructor Trainer or ARC Lifeguard/First Aid, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer instructor certification
• Maintain current instructor and instructor trainer certifications (YMCA, Red Cross, etc.)
• Flexibility to travel between multiple branches

Benefits

• Free YMCA membership - access to all branches
• Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD

Application Instructions

To apply, please complete our quick, 3-minute online application.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.