Competitive Swim Coach — Lead & Develop Swimmers

Greater Philadelphia YMCA; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Sur place; USD 35 000 - 52 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Free YMCA membership — access to all 


Flexible work schedule

Discounts on child care and summer 
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Résumé du poste

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is seeking a Swim Coach to support the Aquatic Director and Head Coach, guiding swimmers through progressive and competitive programs while maintaining safety and YMCA standards.

You will lead practices, supervise swim meets, promote YMCA values, and collaborate with branches. Candidates should have experience in swim programs, lifeguard/first aid certifications, and availability for nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of age.
• High School Degree or equivalent.
• 2 years of directly related experience in developing and conducting programs.
• Ability to work a non-traditional schedule including nights and weekends.
• Knowledge of any computer software used for running meets and swimmer line ups.
• Current Swim Lesson Instructor Trainer or ARC Lifeguard/First Aid, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer instructor certification.
• Maintain current instructor and instructor trainer certifications (YMCA, Red Cross, etc.).
• Must have flexibility to travel between multiple branches.

Responsabilités

• Lead swimmers through skill mastery and swim practices.
• Provide a safe environment that allows swim team participants to learn YMCA Competitive Swimming and diving.
• Encourage and support swimmers to provide an enjoyable YMCA experience.
• Evaluate swimmers’ skills; provide skills needed to master strokes.
• Ensure fair practice and swim meet experience.
• Coach must supervise the entire swim meet, including warm-ups, practice dives, events, etc., ensuring the safety of the swimmers.
• Conduct practices with energy and enthusiasm.
• Provide support and encouragement to participants.
• Incorporate character development objectives into the program to reinforce the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
• Regularly check equipment for necessary repair or replacement.
• Provide excellent service to members and participants.
• Communicate all pool rules and ensure that you are accessible and identifiable.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.

Connaissances

Swim coaching

Safety protocols

Effective communication

Computer software for meets

Formation

High School diploma or equivalent

Outils

ARC Lifeguard/First Aid CPR/AED

Description du poste

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is seeking a Swim Coach to support the Aquatic Director and Head Coach, guiding swimmers through progressive and competitive programs while maintaining safety and YMCA standards.

You will lead practices, supervise swim meets, promote YMCA values, and collaborate with branches. Candidates should have experience in swim programs, lifeguard/first aid certifications, and availability for nights and weekends.