Head Swim Team Coach

YMCA of Greater Richmond; Sandston (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Richmond is seeking a part-time, experienced swim team coach to serve as Head Coach for the Chickahominy Family YMCA swim team in Virginia. The role involves planning practices, coordinating schedules, supervising assistant coaches, and evaluating team performance.

Applicants should have 3+ years coaching experience and current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications; lifeguard or Ellis certifications and YMCA swim certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of coaching experience.
• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications are required.
• Certifications such as Lifeguard, Ellis, YMCA Swim Instructor or WSI are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee swim team operations with the Aquatics Director.
• Schedule practices and meets, manage team workload and tournaments.
• supervise and evaluate assistant coaches and swimmers.

Skills

Coaching experience

Open availability

Education

CPR certification

AED certification

First Aid certification

Tools

Lifeguard certification

Ellis certification

Y YMCA Swim Instructor

WSI certification

Job description

The Chickahominy Family YMCA is seeking a part time, experienced swim team coach to serve as Head Coach for our swim team! The pay range for this position is $20-$22 per hour.

DUTIES of a Swim Team Coach

The Head 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 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.