Masters Swim Team Coach - Jorgensen Family YMCA

YMC; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free membership

Discounted programs

Childwatch

Training opportunities

Job summary

The Jorgensen Family YMCA in Fort Wayne, IN, is seeking part-time Masters Swim Team Coaches to work with adult swimmers (18+) of diverse skill levels, helping them improve during the swim season.

You will connect with members, create a safe and positive practice environment, and lead all workouts, meets, and team activities. Previous competitive swimming experience and YMCA certification or willingness to obtain are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Experience coaching or swimming competitively.
• YMCA certification or willingness to obtain.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to relate to diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Connect with members, swimmers, and parents.
• Nurture a safe, positive environment for swimmers.
• Lead and attend all practices, meets, and functions.

Skills

Communication skills

Supervisory skills

Organizational skills

Human relations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

YMCA certification or willingness

Job description

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Part Time Jorgensen YMCA, Fort Wayne, IN, US

Dive into a Rewarding Career with YMCA Aquatics Team!

Are you passionate about water safety, fitness, and helping others develop new skills? The YMCA is looking for energetic, dedicated individuals to join our Aquatics team and make a splash in our community!

Why you’ll love the YMCA

As a part time staff member you will receive a free individual membership, or 50% off family membership, and 50% discounted programs for you and your household.

Other perks our Y employees enjoy:

• Personal Development: You’ll have many opportunities for free training and certifications, as well as opportunities to advance and potentially find a long-term career.
• Childcare: While working at a membership branch, up to four hours of Childwatch is offered during regular childwatch hours. All part-time employees also enjoy 50% discounted before and afterschool care and summer day camp options. (The Childwatch option is not available for those at Metro, Camp Potawatomi, YSB and anyone at an offsite facility during their work shift)
• Fulfillment: Experience a flexible schedule while working for a company that cares about you personally and is actively involved in our community!

Responsibilities

The Jorgensen Family YMCA and Jackson R. Lehman YMCA are seeking part-time Masters Swim Team Coaches to work with adult swimmers (18+) of diverse skill levels, helping them develop their abilities throughout the swim season.

• Connect: Build effective authentic relationships with members, swim participants and parents.
• Nurture: Ensure a safe and positive environment for the swim team participants.
• Lead: Plan, direct, and attend all swim team practices, meets, and functions.

Requirements

Candidates must be committed to contributing to the mission, culture, and values of the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne as well as:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must have previous experience with competitive swimming as a coach and/or swimmer.
• Certification from the YMCA or other accredited association preferred (i.e., LGI and YMCA PYAL, etc.) or the willingness to become certified.
• Excellent communication, supervisory, and organizational skills.
• Excellent human relations skills and enthusiasm.
• Ability to relate to, welcome, and communicate with diverse groups of people regardless of age, race, economic status, religion, or cultural differences.

Salary

Part-time, $12.50-$13.00 hourly

• Practice: Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:00am-7:15am
• Availability 1 Saturday every 1-2 months 7:10am -8:30am

Pool Location

Jorgensen Family YMCA, 10313 Aboite Center Rd. Fort Wayne, IN 46804