Lead Swim Team Coach - Part-Time Competitive Training

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

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.