Assistant Swim Team Coach

Ymc; Englewood (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Kleptz YMCA in Englewood, OH is seeking an Assistant Swim Team Coach to support the director with training plans and on-deck coaching for youth swimmers. This part-time, non-exempt role requires a passion for teaching and safety.

Candidates should have at least 12 months of related experience, a High School diploma or GED, and CPR/AED and First Aid certifications; Lifeguard certification is preferred. Team Unify experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ with HS diploma or GED.
• CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid required; Lifeguard certification preferred.
• Minimum 12 months of related coaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Swim Team Director with training plans and on-deck coaching.
• Prepare meet entries and supervise practices and meets.
• Assist with administrative duties related to schedules, travel, and planning.
• Maintain swimmer safety and enforce pool rules; communicate with guardians.
• Be punctual for all scheduled practices.
• Keep accurate progress records for each swimmer.
• Promote aquatics and YMCA programs to participants.
• Report concerns or repairs to supervisor as needed.

Skills

Coaching

Communication with guardians

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Team Unify software

Job description

Assistant Swim Team Coach

Kleptz YMCA

Englewood, OH

Part-Time/Non-Exempt

$12.15-$14.60/Hourly

Position Summary:

Responsible for providing quality instructional training / coaching to program participants. Persons in this position must closely adhere to the YMCA of the USA guidelines for competitive coaching and swimming.

At the YMCA,We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality.We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.We are nurturingwe support you in your journey to develop your full potential.We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Essential Functions:

• Assist the Swim Team Director with assigned duties relating design and implement a training plan, supervise swimmers and practices, preparing meet entries, and all on deck activities.
• Assist Swim Team Director with daily practices and swim meets for other groups on a regular basis.
• Assist the Swim Team Director with assigned administrative duties relating to meet and practice schedules, travel, accommodation, planning and other areas as assigned.
• Keep control of behavior of swimmers at all times, and if necessary, communication behavioral issue to parents/guardians.
• Adhere and be on time to all scheduled practices
• Ensures safety by communicating and enforcing any pool rules, policies and guidelines at participants’ comprehension level.
• Keep accurate records on each swimmer evaluating him/her at the beginning and end of the session.
• Communicate effectively to both children and their parents/ guardians.
• Must be able to meet the physical and emotional demands of the job including being able to get into the water for training and instruction.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment. Removing any hazardous obstacles and reporting unsafe conditions or equipment to your supervisor.
• Provide an emotionally secure environment for participants.
• Have the aptitude and attitude for coaching all ages and levels of swimming ability.
• Give excellent coaching instructions.
• Promote aquatics and other YMCA programs.
• Communicate to direct supervisor any concerns, needed repairs, or incidents that may need follow‑up.
• Communicate any suggestions to improve the aquatics facility.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certification requirements include CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and a current Lifeguard certification is recommended but not required.
• Twelve months or more of related experience required.
• Must possess quality knowledge of competitive swimming organizations, strokes, starts, turns, and other related skills. Experience with Team Unify software platform preferred.