Competitive Aquatics Coach & Youth Team Leader

YMCA of Greater Brandywine; Exton (PA); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 68.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Free family YMCA membership

Health insurance

Paid holidays & PTO

403B retirement plan

Retirement contributions 12%

Continuing education reimbursement

Career development & training

Referral bonus $300+

Childcare discounts

Descripción de la vacante

The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is seeking an Age Group Swim Coach to lead the 12 & Under program, expand swim team offerings, and partner with staff and volunteers to deliver safe, high-quality swimming experiences. You will develop season plans, manage meets, recruit and mentor junior coaches, and ensure inclusive programming across short course and long course options.

This role blends coaching excellence with community impact.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Competitive swimming experience 4+ years preferred.
• Current Lifeguard certifications or obtain certification within 30 days of hire.
• At least 2 years coaching experience with swimmers of all ages.
• Ability to relate to diverse groups; strong interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee age group programming for 12 and Under.
• Communicate with members and parents regularly.
• Assist Director of Competitive Aquatics or Associate Head Coach.
• Build and implement season plans and meets.
• Maintain team database and 12 & Under meet entries.
• Train junior and assistant coaches.
• Manage accounts and administrative duties.
• Plan events and season focus; determine meets to attend.
• Schedule coaching and vacations; ensure coverage.
• Offer year-round programs incl. short/long course and summer league.
• Recruit and retain participants.
• Develop practice schedules and attend meets.
• Coordinate summer swim program.
• Organize participation, registration and logistics of dual meets.
• Create home meets and meet manager duties.
• Organize volunteers and communication for dual meets.
• Instruct participants with curriculum; ensure inclusivity.

Conocimientos

Coaching experience

Lifeguard certs

English proficiency

Program supervision

USA swimming credential

Educación

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Descripción del empleo

The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is seeking an Age Group Swim Coach to lead the 12 & Under program, expand swim team offerings, and partner with staff and volunteers to deliver safe, high-quality swimming experiences. You will develop season plans, manage meets, recruit and mentor junior coaches, and ensure inclusive programming across short course and long course options.

This role blends coaching excellence with community impact.