Assistant Swim Team Coach

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Eldridge (IA); Hybrid; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Discounts on programs

Child Care discount 25% (min 20 hrs/wk

Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition Assistance

Competitive Wages & Flexible Schedule

Career Development

Y Retirement Fund: 12% contribution

Job summary

North Scott Community YMCA in Eldridge, IA is seeking an Assistant Swim Team Coach to support the Head Coach in daily practices and meets. The role offers evenings and weekend shifts with a $12.00 hourly pay and a chance to develop competitive swimming skills among participants of all ages.

You will foster good sportsmanship, safety, and YMCA core values while delivering age-appropriate instruction and on-deck coaching during meets; involvement includes warm-ups and timing responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Competitive swimming or coaching background preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership with youth and families.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• CPR/AED, First Aid, Lifeguard certifications (or willingness to obtain).
• Must be able to become USA Swimming certified.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Coach in daily practice planning and implementation.
• Provide positive, safe, and age-appropriate instruction to swimmers of varying skill levels.
• Foster teamwork, sportsmanship, and YMCA core values in and out of the pool.
• Assist with swim meets, including warm-ups, timing, and coaching on deck.
• Help maintain a safe and supportive environment for all participants.

Skills

Youth leadership

Communication

Coaching

Education

CPR/First Aid/ AED

Lifeguard certification

USA Swimming certification willingness

Job description

# Assistant Swim Team CoachNorth Scott Community YMCA - Eldridge, IA 52748End Date 10/12/2026## OverviewSalary Range$12.00 - $12.00 HourlyPosition TypePart TimeJob ShiftNightsEducation LevelNoneCategorySwim Team Coaches## DescriptionSCHEDULE: Must be available during team practices and meetsPAY RATE: $12.00The purpose of the Assistant Coach is to aid the Swim Team Head Coach in the development of competitive swim team participants through mastery of skills, knowledge of the sport, and goal setting. Participants of all ages on the team should gain an understanding of good sportsmanship, confidence, and the core values of the YMCA.* Support the Head Coach in daily practice planning and implementation.* Provide positive, safe, and age-appropriate instruction to swimmers of varying skill levels.* Foster teamwork, sportsmanship, and the YMCA's core values both in and out of the pool.* Assist with swim meets, including warm-ups, timing, and coaching on deck.* Help maintain a safe and supportive environment for all participants.Qualifications* Competitive swimming or coaching background preferred.* Strong communication and leadership skills with youth and families.* Ability to work evenings and weekends for practices and meets.* CPR/AED, First Aid, and Lifeguard certifications (or willingness to obtain).* Must be able to become USA Swimming certified* Must be at least 16 years of age.Perks of working at the Y!* Free individual YMCA membership! Discounts on programs* Child Care discount 25% (must work min 20 hrs/week to qualify);* Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Program* Tuition Assistance* Competitive Wages & Flexible Schedule* Career Development* Y Retirement Fund: Y pays 12% after employee meets eligibility requirements; 403b available---We are looking for someone who displays the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility and adheres to our mission. Must be able to obtain CPR/AED/FA certification (classes provided through the YMCA) and pass a state mandated background check for child care workers. This position is open to candidates 16 years of age and older.