Swim Coach
Greater Philadelphia YMCA · Pennsburg, PA · 4 wk ago
EducationFull-time
Responsibilities
- Lead swimmers through skill mastery and swim practices
- Provide a safe environment that allows swim team participants to learn
- 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
- Provide 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!
Skills
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong organizational and time management skills
Knowledge of swimming techniques and safety protocols
Benefits
Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!
Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs
Pay
N/A
Schedule
N/A