Masters Head Coach - Part Time | Wellmark YMCA

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Wellmark YMCA in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Masters Head Coach to plan, manage and direct the Masters Swim Team and ensure participant safety at all times. This role involves creating season training plans, coordinating practices and meets, and fostering an inclusive environment for swimmers of all levels.

Shifts are Monday–Friday, 12:00 PM–1:00 PM with mornings as needed; pay ranges from $18.25 to $20.00 per hour, depending on experience and availability.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and perform simple mathematical functions.
• Two years of competitive coaching experience; Masters Swim preferred.
• American Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches or Lifeguard with online safety training.

Responsibilities

• Plan season training plans/themes/focus and develop team events.
• Plan, write, schedule, and direct all team practices and meets.
• Create an environment welcoming swimmers of all levels and backgrounds.
• Maintain records, team lists, and provide reports as needed.
• Establish professional relationships with team members and understand goals.
• Ensure safety by enforcing policies and disciplinary rules.
• Hire, supervise, train, and direct assistant coaches.
• Communicate activities, meets, goals and daily training plans to the team.
• Demonstrate and monitor emergency procedures and equipment.

Skills

Coaching experience

Reading & math

First aid training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years competitive coaching experience

USA Swimming Coach Certification / equivalent

Job description

• Location 501 Grand Ave,Des Moines, IA, 50309,United States
• Base Pay $18.25 - $20.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Part-Time

Contact information

Description

JOIN US, WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Our staff members are people who drive this cause – it is because of our drive, our passion, our belief in others, and our belief in the strength of our mission that we are able to make a difference – every day.

JOB LOCATION

JOB LOCATION: Wellmark YMCA

SHIFTS AVAILABLE

SHIFTS AVAILABLE: Monday - Friday from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM and Mornings as needed

PAY RANGE

PAY RANGE: $18.25 - $20.00/hour based on experience and availability

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS

CLOSING DAT E FOR APPLICAT IONS: September 29, 2026 - A pplications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

POSITION SUMMARY

POSITION SUMMARY: Masters Head Coach is responsible for planning, managing and directing the Masters Swim Team and ensuring participant safety at all times.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• In conjunction with the supervisor, prepare season training plans / themes / focus, and develop team events.
• Plan, write, schedule, and direct all team practices and meets.
• Create an environment that welcomes all types of swimmers from varying levels and backgrounds
• Maintain proper records, team lists, and provide reports as needed.
• Establish professional and positive relationships with team members, including gaining an understanding of team members' specific goals and needs.
• Ensure safety of participants by enforcing policies and disciplinary rules.
• Hire, supervise, train and direct assistant coaches.
• Report specific problems or needs to the supervisor or designated staff person.
• Communicate with the team and staff by providing information regarding activities, meets, goals and daily training plans, and address any concerns they have in a timely fashion.
• Know and demonstrate emergency procedures and monitor and maintain equipment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor or designated staff person
• Demonstrate and support the objectives of the Association as embodied in the mission statement and values

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE RE QUIREMEN TS:

• Ability to read, write, and perform simple mathematical functions
• Completion of high school or equivalent
• Two years of competitive coaching experience; preferably as a Masters Swim Coach
• Working knowledge of competitive teams; preferably with a Masters Swim Team
• Perform basic computer skills such as using the computerized time clock and online training requirements.
• American Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches (Lifeguard certification will be accepted with proof of successful completion of the online Safety Training for Swim Coaches certification)
• YMCA Principles of Competitive Swimming and Diving within the first 30 day of hire.
• United States Masters Swimming Coach Certification, or within the first 30 day of hire.
• Registered USA Swimming Coach preferred
• Current Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED Certification OR equivalent - prior to starting
• Child Abuse Prevention Training - prior to starting and maintained afterwards
• Additional training to be completed within the first 30 days and maintained afterwards.

PHYSICAL/REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL/REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the responsibilities of this position, the employee: Must have the ability to perform moderate physical activity and adapt to changing work conditions.

• Is regularly required to talk, hear, and use their hands and fingers to handle, feel, write, and type.
• Is often required to use a computer and be able to communicate using various tools, such as in-person, computers, and phone/smart devices.
• Is regularly required to sit, stand, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and must be able to move around the work environment.
• Needs specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust. Must be able to monitor property and activities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. This position usually works in an indoor aquatics environment, but the mission of the organization may sometimes take them to non-standard workplaces. The employee must have the ability to adapt to frequently changing working conditions and to work a flexible schedule.

Summary

Helppositively impact children and families in our community and SEIZE THE OPPORTUNITY TO IMPACT YOUR OWN LIFE - experience, knowledge, satisfaction and joy arejust some of the ways you'll grow, learn and thrive.