Head Swim Coach

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties; Sumner, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 27,014 - 34,109; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal YMCA membership

Flexible scheduling

Paid sick leave

Professional training and cert.

Job summary

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Head Swim Coach to lead our recreational swim team. You will instruct beginners to advanced swimmers and enforce safety skills in line with YMCA Competitive Swimming guidelines.

Responsibilities include planning progression-based swim programs, coordinating meets, and reporting progress to parents and the Program Director. This part-time role engages youth and emphasizes inclusivity and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching youth in a program setting.
• Ability to demonstrate swim strokes and safety skills.
• Pass background and reference checks.
• Good in-water coaching and communication.

Responsibilities

• Submit meet information with Team Manager Software.
• Attend swimming meetings and follow league rules.
• Coordinate meets with local teams and branches.
• Prepare swim team plans progressing by age and ability.
• Coach swimmers from basic to advanced per YMCA guidelines.
• Monitor progress and report to Program Director and parents.
• Assist in supervising Assistant Coaches.

Skills

Coaching

Youth development

Diversity & inclusion

Swim instruction

Job description

The YMCA of Pierce and KitsapCounties is seeking aHeadSwim Coachto join our team.

The YMCA focuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and well-being and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

TheHeadSwim Coachprovides direct leadership, instruction and motivation for students participating in recreational swim team. If hired for this position, you will instruct beginning to advanced swimming lessons and enforce safety skills according to age group and swim level according to YMCA Competitive Swimming guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Submits athlete meet information using Team Manager Software or Team Unify.
• Attends Puget Sound Swimming Association or United States Swimming meetings and abide by league regulations.
• Coordinates recreational meets with local teams and YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap County branches.
• Prepares swim team plans with a natural progression of appropriate skills for the abilities and ages of the participants.
• Coaches swimming in basic to advanced skills according to the swim team participant level following YMCA Competitive Swimming guidelines
• Monitors swimmer progress. Report progress to Program Director and inquiring parents.
• Assist in the supervision and direction of Assistant Coaches

Are you a good fit?

• You are committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• You have one to two years related experience (preferred).
• You have previous experience working with youth preferably in a program setting and diverse populations.
• You have an active recreational coaching style.
• You are able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
• You have experience and knowledge in coaching a swim team (preferred).
• You are able to coach and observe participants in proper stroke techniques.
• You love being in the water.
• Preferred certifications: YMCA Lifeguard and Principles of Competitive Swimming and Diving certification.
• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
• You are willing and able to complete Child Abuse Prevention training on the first day, as well as, other online trainings as required.

Wage:$19.61 to $24.76 per hour, depending on qualifications

Hours:Part-Time, Up to 25 hours per week

Location:Gordon Family YMCA, Sumner, WA

All YMCA Employees receive the below benefits:

• A Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360 virtual streaming membership
• Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program, and LifeMart employee discount center
• Professional training, education, and certification opportunities
• 20% discount on YMCA programs, childcare services and merchandise

Part-Time employees who work more than 20 hrs./week are eligible for the below voluntary benefit options:

• HealthiestYou: by Teladoc (24/7 virtual general medical care access for non-emergency conditions)
• VSP Vision Plan

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled.

Location(s)

16101 64th St E, Sumner , Washington 98390 , United States

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