Lead Swim Team Coach - Competitive Training & Growth

YMCA of Greater Dayton; Englewood, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Kleptz YMCA Englewood, OH is seeking a Lead Swim Team Coach to provide quality instructional training and coaching to program participants. This part-time, non-exempt position requires alignment with YMCA of the USA guidelines for competitive swimming and coaching.

The role involves leading senior groups, coordinating practices, approving meet entries, enforcing policies, and promoting aquatics and YMCA programs while maintaining safety and a positive on-deck presence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• 2–4 years swim coach experience preferred.
• CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and a current Lifeguard certification recommended but not required.
• YMCA Swim Coach Certification and USA Swimming Coach Certification as needed and renewed annually.
• ASA Levels 1–3 preferred.
• Knowledge of competitive swimming organizations, strokes, starts, turns, and related skills.
• Team Unify software experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead coach for a specific senior group (13+), or other practice group as assigned.
• Design and implement training plans; supervise practices and on-deck activities.
• Approve meet entries by registration deadlines.
• Enforce team policies such as attendance and behavior.
• Assist Swim Team Director with daily practices and meets.
• Maintain safety by enforcing pool rules and communicating with participants.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Safety procedures

Team leadership

On-deck supervision

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Team Unify

Job description

Kleptz YMCA Englewood, OH is seeking a Lead Swim Team Coach to provide quality instructional training and coaching to program participants. This part-time, non-exempt position requires alignment with YMCA of the USA guidelines for competitive swimming and coaching.

The role involves leading senior groups, coordinating practices, approving meet entries, enforcing policies, and promoting aquatics and YMCA programs while maintaining safety and a positive on-deck presence.