Head Swim Team Coach - Shady Grove YMCA

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

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Richmond is seeking an experienced Head Swim Team Coach for the Shady Grove Family YMCA with evening practice availability. This part-time role offers a hourly salary between $20 and $23 based on experience and qualifications.

The coach will work closely with the Aquatics Director to manage swim team operations, schedules, and coach supervision, with some weekend commitments for meets and meetings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years coaching experience.
• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications required.
• Lifeguard or Ellis certification and YMCA Swim Instructor/WSI certifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee swim team operations with Aquatics Director, including scheduling and supervision.
• Train and supervise swim practices and assistant coaches; evaluate practices.

Skills

Coaching experience

Team leadership

Education

CPR

AED

First Aid

Lifeguard Certification

YMCA Swim Instructor/WSI

Ellis 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.