Assistant Swim Team Coach - Tiger Sharks

YMCA; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The YMCA in Fort Mill seeks a Part-Time Assistant Swim Team Coach to support the Head Swim Coach and Aquatics Director in daily operations and program management. The role includes assisting with staff and volunteer coordination, event support, and maintaining a positive, safe swim environment.

Responsibilities span roster maintenance, meet records, and ongoing developer opportunities through national coaching associations, while aligning with the Upper Palmetto YMCA mission and policies.

Qualifications

• 16 years or older.
• Coaching experience with competitive swimming.
• Safety training for coaches and CPR/AED with First Aid.
• Ability to communicate with people at all levels and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting, training, managing and evaluating staff and volunteers.
• Supervise facilities on-site and maintain safety during program use.
• Maintain team roster and meet achievements for each member.
• Communicate with swimmers and parents on team policy and activities.
• Attend organizational meetings for swim league and parent groups.

Skills

Coaching experience

Competitive swimming

Safety training

CPR/AED and First Aid

Education

Age 16+ required

Job description

Assistant Swim Team Coach-Part Time

POSITION SUMMARY:

Part Time

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. TheAssistant 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.

• 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.
• Remains current on all legal matters that relate to swim team as well as all issues regarding YMCA and dual membership associations.
• Assists in developing a working committee of volunteers to serve as policy makers and advisors for program.
• Communicates 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.
• Attends as many as possible of organizational meetings for swim league and swim team parents’ group meetings.
• Attends all swim team functions and is responsible for conduct of team members and parents.
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
• Maintain appropriate relationships with consumers.
• Attend required abuse risk management training.
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers.
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations by employees, volunteers, and consumers.
• Report all suspicions or allegations of abuse immediately to their supervisor.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• 16 years or older
• Education or personal experience related to swimming and diving
• Coaching experience with competitive swimming
• Safety training for coaches and CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers with First aid and Administering Emergency Oxygen OR Lifeguarding (including deep water) with CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer with First aid and Administering Emergency Oxygen (If you are not currently certified, you must become certified within 60 days of hire)
• 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