Assistant Swim Coach — Lead Competitive Team

ADP, Inc.; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 2,500 - 4,200; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of Monroe County is seeking a part-time swim coach to lead and develop the Monroe County YMCA competitive swim team. You will plan practices, promote the team, and ensure safety and high standards while engaging with swimmers and families.

You will maintain records, supervise facilities, and participate in required training to uphold YMCA./USA Swimming certifications. This role emphasizes relationship-building and effective communication with parents.

Qualifications

• Must have or be able to acquire and maintain current Y-USA Coaching, USA Swimming, and CPR certifications.
• Must hold two years of previous coaching experience or swimming experience.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with staff, members, parents, volunteers, and the general public.
• Must have good organizational and written/oral skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop, promote, and manage the Monroe County YMCA competitive swim team in an efficient and fun manner consistent with YMCA standards.
• Effectively operate swim team as budgeted and approved.
• Develop a season plan to prepare swimmers for growth and write and maintain daily practice plans to accomplish season plans.
• Maintain practice group attendance records.
• Supervise pool and branch facilities for upkeep, cleanliness, and proper usage during swim team practices or other swim team usage.
• Ensure pool deck/facility is clean and equipment in its proper place when practice is over.
• Inspect facilities and equipment to ensure high standards of maintenance, cleanliness, and repair of equipment.
• Understand and implement all emergency procedures.
• Communicate effectively with swimmers and parents to achieve established team goals.
• Be available during practices and meets to provide ongoing member and participant service.
• Visit with parents to establish relationships with participants.
• Maintain safety at all times during practices, swim meets, or other team functions.
• Acquire and maintain necessary certification as established by the YMCA or USA Swimming.
• Participate in required meetings and training sessions.
• Attend all swim team functions representing the Y in a professional manner.
• Assume responsibility for conduct of swim team members.
• Complete all required records and reports on schedule.
• Communicate with aquatics director on a regular basis.
• Ensure swim team is operating within Monroe County YMCA vision and standards.
• Assume all other responsibilities as deemed necessary or assigned.
• Assist in recruitment, development, and leadership of coaching staff.

Skills

Coaching experience

CPR certification

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Job description

YMCA of Monroe County is seeking a part-time swim coach to lead and develop the Monroe County YMCA competitive swim team. You will plan practices, promote the team, and ensure safety and high standards while engaging with swimmers and families.

You will maintain records, supervise facilities, and participate in required training to uphold YMCA./USA Swimming certifications. This role emphasizes relationship-building and effective communication with parents.