Masters Swim Team Head Coach - Jorgensen Family YMCA

YMC; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free individual membership or 50% off

50% discounted programs for you and 50

50% discounted childwatch and care

Job summary

The Jorgensen Family YMCA in Fort Wayne, IN is hiring a part-time Masters Swim Team Head Coach to work with adult swimmers 18+ of diverse skill levels, helping them develop their abilities throughout the swim season.

The role emphasizes building authentic relationships with members and parents, ensuring a safe, positive environment, and planning, directing, and attending all practices, meets, and functions. YMCA certification preferred or willingness to obtain.

Qualifications

• 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 or willingness to become certified.
• Excellent communication, supervisory, and organizational skills.
• Ability to relate to diverse groups of people regardless of age, race, economic status, religion, or cultural differences.

Responsibilities

• Connect with members, swim participants and parents.
• Nurture a safe and positive environment for the swim team participants.
• Lead, plan, direct, and attend all swim team practices, meets, and functions.

Skills

Excellent communication

Supervisory skills

Organizational skills

Enthusiasm

Competitive swimming experience

Ability to relate to diverse groups

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Tools

YMCA certification (LGI)

YMCA PYAL certification

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

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 are seeking part-time Masters Swim Team Head Coach 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, $13.50-$14.00 hourly

Pool Location:

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