Lead Swim Team Coach

YMCA of Greater Dayton; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Springfield Family YMCA in Springfield, OH is seeking a Lead Swim Team Coach for part-time, non-exempt work. The role involves delivering quality coaching to swimmers, designing training plans, enforcing policies, and coordinating with the Swim Team Director.

The position requires 2–4 years coaching experience, high school diploma or GED, and relevant CPR/First Aid certifications; YMCA/USA Swimming certifications preferred. Hours and pay range align with part-time scheduling.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid certifications required.
• Lifeguard certification recommended but not required.
• YMCA Swim Coach Certification and USA Swimming Coach Certification renewal required.
• ASCA Levels 1–3 preferred.
• Strong knowledge of competitive swimming organizations, strokes, starts and turns.
• Experience with Team Unify software.

Responsibilities

• Lead coach for senior (13 & up) or 12 & under group or other practice groups.
• Design and implement a training plan and supervise practices and on-deck activities.
• Approve meet entries by deadlines and enforce team policies.
• Assist Swim Team Director with daily practices and meets.
• Maintain safety and enforce pool rules.
• Communicate with swimmers and parents/guardians effectively.
• Keep accurate swimmer records and progress evaluations.
• Promote aquatics and YMCA programs.

Skills

Knowledge of competitive swimming

Coaching & supervision

Effective communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

18+ years old

CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer

First Aid

Lifeguard certification (recommended)

YMCA Swim Coach Certification

USA Swimming Coach Certification

American Swim Coaches Association Levels 1-3

Tools

Team Unify

Job description

Lead Swim Team Coach Springfield Family YMCA Springfield, 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.