Head Swim Team Coach - Chickahominy YMCA

YMCA of Greater Richmond; Sandston (VA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Part time

Job summary

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 is $20-$23 per hour, with duties including scheduling, training, supervising, and evaluating practices and assistants.

Applicants must have 3+ years of coaching experience and hold current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications. Lifeguard and Swim Instructor (WSI) certifications are desirable. Weekend availability is often required for meets and meetings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years coaching experience or proven track record managing a large swim team.
• Current CPR, AED and First Aid certifications are required.
• Current YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguard certification and WSI/Swim Instructor certifications are desired.

Responsibilities

• Head Coach for Chickahominy Family YMCA swim team, overseeing practices and meets.
• Coordinate with the Aquatics Director on scheduling, training, and supervising staff.

Skills

Experience coaching

Team management

Education

CPR/AED/First Aid certifications

Lifeguard certification

WSI/Swim Instructor 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-$23 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 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.