Assistant Swim Coach

greensburg YMCA; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at an established community organization that has been serving Greensburg for over 155 years! As an Assistant Swim Coach, you will play a vital role in motivating and instructing swimmers, ensuring they develop effective stroke techniques in a fun and competitive environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on the community while promoting healthy living and youth development. With a focus on Christian principles, you will help foster a supportive atmosphere for both swimmers and their families. If you are passionate about coaching and community service, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Free individual & family membership to the YMCA

Paid lifeguard training & certifications

Free Parking

Additional pay for holidays worked

Service to your community

Qualifications

• Experience in coaching or related field is highly preferred.
• Must possess CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguard certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coaching practices and workouts under the direction of the head coach.
• Communicate with parents to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment.

Skills

Coaching Skills

Communication Skills

Motivational Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Related Field

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Lifeguard Certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: YMCA of Greensburg - Greensburg, PA

Position Type: Part Time

Education Level: Not Specified

Salary Range: $9.00 - $12.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Job Shift: Evenings/Weekends

Job Category: Aquatics

Description

Be a part of a team that has been serving Greensburg for over 155 years! Our mission is to put Christian principles into practice that build a healthy mind, body, and spirit for all.

Employee Benefits/Perks:

• Free individual & family membership to the YMCA (up to $850 value)
• Paid lifeguard training & certifications (up to $350 value)
• Free Parking
• Additional pay for holidays worked
• Additional benefits for qualifying employees
• Service to your community

Come join a team that is making a difference in our communities. The YMCA Mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Our areas of focus include Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.

The Greensburg YMCA is currently seeking an Assistant Swim Coach. The Assistant Coach must be knowledgeable enough to motivate and instruct swimmers on efficient and effective stroke techniques knowing the level of swimmers competing. Constantly evaluating and encouraging the swimmers all while in a safe, fun, competitive environment. Follows under direct supervision of Head Coach to help with the practices and assigned duties and reports to Head Coach.

Essential Functions:

• Assistant Coach is responsible for helping at all practices with workouts under direction of head coach.
• Communicating with the parents all information that is needed to ensure a safe enjoyable environment and that all concerns are dealt with on all levels.
• Assist in meet lineup if asked.
• In cooperation with Head Coach running dry-land or strength-training sessions with swimmers.
• Assist if needed with the set-up of home meets.
• Keeping the Head Coach informed at all times of team information.
• Working alongside other Assistant Coaches to assure a good workout for swimmers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with experience or Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent is highly preferred.
• CPR, First Aid and Lifeguard certification a must.
• Criminal, Child Abuse, and FBI clearances.
• Mandated Reporter Training.

Physical Demands: The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and use legs to lift/move up to 25 lbs.

The Greensburg YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Greensburg YMCA strives to develop youth through our program departments such as aquatics, child development, gymnastics, and sports. Our healthy living focuses on educating our members and program participants of the importance of healthy lifestyle choices. Lastly, but equally important, is our focus on social responsibility and impact. We have been impacting the Greensburg Community for over 155 years and hope to continue to do so through our mission work.