Head Swim Team Coach

YMCA of Greater Richmond; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Shady Grove Family YMCA in Glen Allen, VA is seeking an experienced, part-time Head Swim Team Coach to lead our swim program with evening practices. The role emphasizes leadership, scheduling, and coaching excellence to drive team performance.

The position offers an hourly salary of $20–$23 depending on experience and qualifications, with responsibilities including supervision of coaches, practice planning, and coordination with the Aquatics Director.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 3 years of coaching experience or proven track record with a large swim team.
• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications are required.
• Lifeguard certification and YMCA Swim Instructor/WSI certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of the swim team program, including scheduling, training, supervising, and evaluating practices and assistant coaches.
• Coordinate with the Aquatics Director and ensure evening practices run smoothly.
• Commit to open availability for weeknights and weekends during meets and related activities.

Skills

Coaching

Evening availability

Education

CPR, AED, First Aid certification

Lifeguard certification

YMCA Swim Instructor or WSI certification

Job description

The Shady Grove Family YMCA is seeking an experienced swim coach to serve as our part time Head Coach for our swim team! This position requires availability for evening practices. The salary range for this part time position is $20-$23 per hour based on experience and qualifications.

DUTIES of a Head Swim Team Coach

The Head swim team coach will work closely with the Aquatics Director to oversee the operations of the swim team program including, but not limited to, scheduling, training, supervising, and evaluating swim practices and assistant coaches. Applicants must have some open availability during the week and weekends during swim meets, coaches meetings, and dive clinic practices.

QUALIFICATIONS of a Head Swim Team Coach

We are looking for swim team coaches who have have at least 3 or more years of coaching experience and/or proven track record in managing a large swim team program. In addition applicants must have a current professional CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications. Current YMCA/or American Red Cross Lifeguard/or Ellis certification and YMCA Swim Instructor or WSI certifications are desired.

Who we are:

The YMCA of Greater Richmond stands committed to creating a work environment comprised of individuals from diverse socio-economic, racial, ethnic, religious, and national origins. We believe in nurturing the potential of all staff and are dedicated to the ongoing professional development of talent. We believe a diverse and inclusive work community is essential to fulfilling our mission of being open to all. The Y is a cause-driven organization focused on strengthening our community. The principles that guide us in our work are our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.