Lead Competitive Swim Team Coach (Youth)

YMCA of Greater Brandywine; Uwchlan Township (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free family YMCA membership, including

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays and plentiful PTO

Babysitting while you work (up to 4 h/

Retirement plan with employer contrib.

Continuing education reimbursement

Career development and paid training

Referral bonuses

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Brandywine seeks an enthusiastic age group swim coach to lead the 12 and Under program, coordinate practice schedules and assist with season planning and meets. You will mentor junior coaches, communicate with families, and help maintain the team database.

The role emphasizes safety, inclusivity, and program growth, with duties spanning from recruitment to event coordination and volunteer management.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience preferred.
• Competitive Swimming Experience for a minimum of 4 years preferred.
• Current Lifeguard certifications or obtain certification within 30 days of hire.
• Must have at least 2 years of coaching experience with swimmers of all ages.
• YMCA and USA swimming coaches’ credential or obtain certification within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to demonstrate all swim strokes.
• Ability to direct programs through supervision of volunteers and staff required.
• Must be fluent in spoken and written English.
• Obtain and maintain all new hire certifications and trainings within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and coaches age group (12 and Under – mini, level 3, level 2) programming.
• Communicate with 12 and Under members and parents on a regular basis.
• Assists Director of Competitive Aquatics or Associate Head Coach with building a season plan (including meets) and work with Director of Competitive Aquatics to implement.
• Maintaining team database and all 12 and Under meet entries.
• Training of junior coaches and assistant coaches.
• Administration duties such as account management as to what events should be attended and season plans according.
• Manage coaching schedules and vacation schedules, ensuring coverage at all times.
• In offering a year-round program that includes YMCA short course and long course options as well as a competitive summer league.
• Assist in recruitment and retention of program participants.
• Develop and oversee the practice schedule of all levels, attend all meets and support the entire competitive program.
• Facilitates summer swim program.
• Manages and organize participation, registration and logistics of swimmers at dual meets.
• Creates home swim meets, meet manager duties, as well as team entries.
• Creates and organizes volunteers for events and being point of contact for volunteer communication for our dual meets.
• Teaches and instructs participants through use of an appropriate curriculum that addresses the skill levels of all participants and assures the program is inclusive and welcoming for all.
• Coordinates vacation outside of the competitive season responsibilities.
• Assists with annual campaign activities.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Leadership

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience

Job description

YMCA of Greater Brandywine seeks an enthusiastic age group swim coach to lead the 12 and Under program, coordinate practice schedules and assist with season planning and meets. You will mentor junior coaches, communicate with families, and help maintain the team database.

The role emphasizes safety, inclusivity, and program growth, with duties spanning from recruitment to event coordination and volunteer management.