Elite Swim Coach — Lead Skills & Meets with Impact

Philaymca; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Discounts on child care and summer cam

Awesome team environment

Job summary

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is seeking a Swim Coach for our Philadelphia branches. You will lead swimmers through skill mastery, supervise meets, and nurture a safe, supportive environment that reflects YMCA values.

Responsibilities include planning practices, evaluating strokes, and coordinating with the Aquatic Director. Travel between West Philadelphia, Christian Street, and Columbia North branches is expected; evenings and weekends required.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of age and high school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of directly related experience in developing and conducting programs.
• Ability to travel between branches and work nights/weekends.
• Current Swim Lesson Instructor Trainer or ARC Lifeguard/First Aid, CPR/AED instructor certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead swimmers through skill mastery and swim practices.
• Provide a safe environment for YMCA competitive swimming and diving.
• Evaluate swimmers’ skills and provide instruction to master strokes.
• Supervise swim meets, including warm-ups and events, ensuring swimmer safety.
• Incorporate YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
• Check equipment for repairs and assist with meet operations.
• Provide excellent service to members and participants.

Skills

Swim coaching

Safety focus

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

ARC Lifeguard/First Aid CPR/AED Instructor

Tools

Meet management software

Job description

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is seeking a Swim Coach for our Philadelphia branches. You will lead swimmers through skill mastery, supervise meets, and nurture a safe, supportive environment that reflects YMCA values.

Responsibilities include planning practices, evaluating strokes, and coordinating with the Aquatic Director. Travel between West Philadelphia, Christian Street, and Columbia North branches is expected; evenings and weekends required.