Assistant Swim Team Coach

YMCA of Upper Palmetto; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 13,776 - 19,286; Full time

Job summary

A community wellness organization in Rock Hill, SC, seeks an Assistant Swim Team Coach to manage the swim team program and assist the Head Coach. This entry-level full-time position requires coaching experience and a passion for swimming, along with certification in Lifeguard training and CPR. Responsibilities include recruiting and training staff, communicating with swimmers and parents, and maintaining team records. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to an active community centered around health and fitness.

Qualifications

• Education or personal experience related to swimming and diving.
• Coaching experience with competitive swimming required.
• Must exhibit a stable temperament and high degree of maturity.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting, training, managing, and evaluating staff and volunteers.
• Supervise facilities and ensure proper usage during programs.
• Maintain team roster and individual meet achievements.

Skills

Coaching experience with competitive swimming

Ability to communicate with people of all levels

Positive attitude and desire to achieve mission

Knowledge of swimming and diving

Education

Education or personal experience related to swimming and diving

Certified in Lifeguard training

Safety training for coaches

Job description

Assistant Swim Team Coach — YMCA of Upper Palmetto

YMCA of Upper Palmetto provided pay range

This range is provided by YMCA of Upper Palmetto. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$10.00/hr – $14.00/hr

Position Summary

Under supervision of the Head Swim Coach or Aquatics Director and consistent with the Christian mission of the YMCA, the Assistant Swim Team Coach is responsible for the overall organization, management and daily operation of the YMCA swim team program. The Assistant Swim Team Coach will assist the Head Swim Team Coach or Aquatic Director with various branch activities such as special events, and other activities that occur on various occasions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting, training, managing and evaluating all staff and volunteers.
• Assist in supervising the general facilities on-site (pool, pool deck, equipment storage, locker rooms, classrooms) as well as off-site upkeep, cleanliness and proper usage during and following program use.
• Remain current on all legal matters that relate to swim team as well as all issues regarding YMCA and dual membership associations.
• Assist in developing a working committee of volunteers to serve as policy makers and advisors for program.
• Communicate with swimmers and parents on team policy and activities.
• Maintain team roster and individual meet achievements for each team member.
• Pursue educational opportunities through the National YMCA Competitive Swimming Coaches Association and the American Swimming Coaches Association.
• Attend as many as possible of organizational meetings for swim league and swim team parents’ group meetings.
• Attend all swim team functions and be responsible for conduct of team members and parents.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Education or personal experience related to swimming and diving.
• Coaching experience with competitive swimming.
• Safety training for coaches.
• Certified in Lifeguard training.
• Adult, child and infant CPR and Community First Aid.
• Must exhibit a stable temperament and a high degree of maturity.
• Ability to communicate with people of all levels.
• Have a positive attitude and desire to achieve the mission of the Upper Palmetto YMCA.
• Walking, carrying, sitting, hearing, crouching, lifting (25lbs), pushing, kneeling, standing and speaking.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Wellness and Fitness Services