Energetic Swim Coach for Youth Competitive Team

Philaymca; Phoenixville (Chester County); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 34,440,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership — access to all\n

Discounts on child care and summer\nc

Job summary

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA in Phoenixville is seeking a dedicated Swim Coach to lead practices, support swimmers in learning progressive and competitive programs, and ensure safety and cleanliness of the pool environment.

You will coach through skill mastery, supervise meets, enforce pool rules, promote YMCA values, and participate in staff trainings while maintaining flexibility for evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of directly related experience developing and conducting programs.
• Ability to work a non-traditional schedule including nights and weekends.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead swimmers through skill mastery and swim practices.
• Provide a safe environment for 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 and ensure swimmer safety.
• Conduct practices with energy and enthusiasm.
• Provide support and encouragement to participants.
• Incorporate character development objectives into the YMCA values (caring, honesty, respect, responsibility).
• Regularly check equipment for repair or replacement.
• Provide excellent service to members and participants.
• Communicate pool rules and ensure accessibility and identifiability.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.

Skills

Swim coaching

Safety leadership

Program development

Team supervision

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

2 years related experience

Tools

Meet management software

Job description

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA in Phoenixville is seeking a dedicated Swim Coach to lead practices, support swimmers in learning progressive and competitive programs, and ensure safety and cleanliness of the pool environment.

You will coach through skill mastery, supervise meets, enforce pool rules, promote YMCA values, and participate in staff trainings while maintaining flexibility for evenings and weekends.