Competitive Swim Team Coach & Program Leader

Ymca-of-Greater-Brandywine; Lionville (PA); On-site; USD 2,120,000 - 2,757,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free family YMCA membership including,

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

Babysitting while you work

403B retirement plan eligibility

Continuing education reimbursement

Career development and paid training

Referral bonus

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Brandywine in Lionville, PA is seeking an Part Time Assistant Swim Coach to assist in implementing, developing, and delivering the Competitive Swim program. You will train staff, develop curriculum, and ensure alignment with Association standards, while leading a safe and engaging environment for 12 & Under swimmers.

Responsibilities include building season plans, meeting coordination, volunteer management, and coordination with the Director of Competitive Aquatics.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience preferred.
• Competitive Swimming Experience for a minimum of 4 years preferred.
• Current Lifeguard certifications or obtain certification within 30 days of hire.
• Must have at least 2 years of coaching experience with swimmers of all ages.
• YMCA and USA swimming coaches’ credential or obtain certification within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Must be fluent in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and coaches age group (12 and Under – mini, level 3, level 2) programming.
• Communicate with 12 and Under members and parents on a regular basis.
• Assists Director of Competitive Aquatics or Associate Head Coach with building a season plan (including meets).
• Work with Director of Competitive Aquatics to implement season plans and meet entries.
• Maintain team database and all 12 and Under meet entries.
• Train junior coaches and assistant coaches; handling administration duties.
• Develop season plans and schedules; coordinate vacation coverage.
• Support year-round program including short/long course options and summer league.
• Assist in recruitment and retention of program participants.
• Develop and oversee practice schedules; attend all meets and support the program.

Skills

Coaching

Interpersonal skills

English fluency

Volunteer supervision

Curriculum development

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Lifeguard certification

Job description

The YMCA of Greater Brandywine in Lionville, PA is seeking an Part Time Assistant Swim Coach to assist in implementing, developing, and delivering the Competitive Swim program. You will train staff, develop curriculum, and ensure alignment with Association standards, while leading a safe and engaging environment for 12 & Under swimmers.

Responsibilities include building season plans, meeting coordination, volunteer management, and coordination with the Director of Competitive Aquatics.