Part-Time Assistant Swim Team Coach – Youth Development

YMCA of Western North Carolina; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free individual membership to YMCA

Discounted membership for household

Discounted program fees

403(b) smart savings (start day one)

Professional development trainings

Job summary

YMCA of Western North Carolina in Hendersonville, NC seeks a part-time Swim Team Assistant Coach to lead practice groups and mentor swimmers. The role emphasizes skill development, safety, and upholding the YMCA values in a dynamic aquatic environment.

Requirements include at least 1 year of competitive swimming, coaching or instructional experience, and current CPR/First Aid and lifeguard certifications. The position benefits from flexible hours and a supportive team culture within the local

Qualifications

• 1-year minimum experience as a competitive swimmer is required.
• Coaching experience is preferred.
• If no coaching experience, instructional experience is required.
• Must have current safety certifications, including CPR & AED, First Aid, Lifeguarding, or Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches.
• Must be at least 15 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and leads practice sessions for designated practice groups.
• Teaches and corrects stroke techniques for injury prevention and competition.
• Attends all swim meets and meetings.
• Ensures the safety of all participants.
• Exhibits YMCA core values of honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility, as well as sportsmanship, punctuality, and fairness.
• Maintains attendance and practice agenda records.
• Be available to communicate with swimmers and parents before and after practice sessions.
• Maintains harmonious relations with YMCA staff, members, and program participants.
• Maintains a positive attitude.
• Responds to disciplinary issues consistently and fairly per guidelines.
• Displays professionalism at all times.
• Seeks additional knowledge of competitive swimming and character development.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Competitive swimming

Coaching experience

Instructional experience

CPR & First Aid

Lifeguard certified

Job description

YMCA of Western North Carolina in Hendersonville, NC seeks a part-time Swim Team Assistant Coach to lead practice groups and mentor swimmers. The role emphasizes skill development, safety, and upholding the YMCA values in a dynamic aquatic environment.

Requirements include at least 1 year of competitive swimming, coaching or instructional experience, and current CPR/First Aid and lifeguard certifications. The position benefits from flexible hours and a supportive team culture within the local