Lead Swim Team Coach

YMCA; Englewood, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Kleptz YMCA in Englewood, OH is seeking a Lead Swim Team Coach to provide high-quality coaching for senior groups and younger swimmers. You will develop practice plans, supervise on-deck activities, and ensure adherence to YMCA safety policies.

The role requires 18+, 2–4 years coaching experience, and relevant certifications. This is a part-time, non-exempt position with opportunities to lead competitive sessions and engage families in the YMCA aquatics program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 2–4 years swim coach experience preferred.
• CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid required; Lifeguard certification recommended.
• YMCA Swim Coach Certification and USA Swimming Coach Certification as needed and renewed annually.
• American Swim Coaches Association Levels 1–3 preferred.
• Knowledge of competitive swimming organizations, strokes, starts, turns; Team Unify experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead coach for senior groups (13—up) or other practice groups; design and implement training plans.
• Approve meet entries by registration deadlines.
• Enforce team policies such as attendance and behavior.
• Assist Swim Team Director with daily practices and meets.
• Maintain swimmer behavior and communicate with parents/guardians as needed.
• Adhere to scheduled practices and safety rules.
• Keep accurate swimmer progress records and report incidents to supervisor.
• Communicate effectively with children and parents/guardians.
• Promote aquatics and YMCA programs.

Skills

Coaching experience

CPR/AED

First Aid

YMCA Swim Coach Certification

USA Swimming Coach Certification

American Swim Coaches Association L1-3

Team Unify software

Competitive swimming knowledge

Strokes/starts/turns

Training plan design

Lifeguard certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Team Unify software

Job description

Lead Swim Team Coach

Kleptz YMCA

Englewood, OH

Part-Time/Non-Exempt

$13.00-$15.60/Hourly

Position Summary

Responsible for providing quality instructional training / coaching to program participants. Persons in this position must closely adhere to the YMCA of the USA guidelines for competitive coaching and swimming.

At the YMCA,We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality.We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Essential Functions

• Act as the lead coach for a specific senior group (13&up), age group (12&under), or other practice group deemed by the Director or Swim Team Coordinator. This includes but is not limited to design and implement a training plan, supervise swimmers and practices and all on deck activities.
• Approves meet entries for practice group by registration deadlines.
• Enforces team policies such as attendance, behavior, etc.
• Assist Swim Team Director with daily practices and swim meets for "Senior" and "Lower" groups on a regular basis.
• Keep control of behavior of swimmers at all times, and if necessary, communication behavioral issue to parents/guardians.
• Adhere and be on time to all scheduled practices
• Ensures safety by communicating and enforcing any pool rules, policies, and guidelines at participants' comprehension level.
• Keep accurate records on each swimmer evaluating him/her at the beginning and end of the session.
• Communicate effectively to both children and their parents/ guardians.
• Maintain a professional attitude and appearance.
• Must be able to meet the physical and emotional demands of the job including being able to get into the water for training and instruction.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment. Removing any hazardous obstacles and reporting unsafe conditions or equipment to your supervisor.
• Provide an emotionally secure environment for participants.
• Have the aptitude and attitude for coaching all ages and levels of swimming ability.
• Give excellent coaching instructions.
• Promote aquatics and other YMCA programs.
• Communicate to direct supervisor any concerns, needed repairs, or incidents that may need follow-up.
• Communicate any suggestions to improve the aquatics facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 2 – 4 years swim coach experience preferred.
• Certification requirements include CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and a current Lifeguard certification is recommended but not required.
• Must obtain YMCA Swim Coach Certification and USA Swimming Coach Certification as needed and renew annually.
• American Swim Coached Association Levels 1 – 3 preferred
• Must possess quality knowledge of competitive swimming organizations, strokes, starts, turns, and other related skills. Experience with Team Unify software platform preferred.