Part-Time Swim Team Assistant Coach - Impactful

YMCA of Greater Hartford; Granby (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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EAP

Accrued sick leave

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Job summary

YMCA of Greater Hartford is seeking an Assistant Swim Team Coach in Granby, CT. The part-time, non-exempt role supports the Head Swim Team Coach, leading age-appropriate workouts and maintaining a safe, positive environment for swimmers.

The ideal candidate has competitive swimming and coaching experience, valid CPR/First Aid, and reliable weekend availability to attend meets and practices while engaging with families and staff.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as a competitive swimmer; collegiate competitive swimming experience preferred
• 1+ years swim coaching experience preferred
• Possesses (or can obtain upon hire) USA Swimming and YMCA coaching credentials
• Must demonstrate proficiency of swim skills and strong foundation in stroke mechanics with effective communication to swimmers and parents
• Will require valid USA/ YMCA coaching certification
• Weekend work at swim meets is required
• Enthusiastic, dynamic presence with good communication skills
• Certifications: CPR for Professional Rescuer, AED, and First Aid or willingness to obtain
• 21 years of age or older preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Swim Team Coach in creating age-appropriate workouts focusing on technique, endurance, stroke development, drills, etc.
• Participate in structured practices in weekday evenings throughout the year
• Help to record all workouts and track daily attendance
• Assist Head Swim Team Coach with administrative matters relating to the team, swim meet arrangements and team performance as well as interaction with parents
• Assist in coordinating and executing swim team competitions and meet registrations and recording times and collecting other relevant data at swim meets
• Attend swim team events such as meets, meetings, social events, etc. at the direction of the head coach
• Engage parents and cultivate relationships to create a collaborative swim team environment
• Assist in swim team social event planning, as necessary
• Assist in stroke clinics (if any) offered between competitive seasons
• Participate in coach training opportunities offered by the Head Swim Team Coach
• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe and positive environment for swim team participants

Skills

Competitive swimming experience

Swim coaching experience

USA Swimming certification

YMCA coaching credentials

Stroke mechanics knowledge

Communication with swimmers/parents

US YMCA coaching certification

Weekend availability

Positive attitude

CPR/First Aid

Age 21+

Tools

CPR/First Aid certification

AED certification

First Aid certification

Job description

YMCA of Greater Hartford is seeking an Assistant Swim Team Coach in Granby, CT. The part-time, non-exempt role supports the Head Swim Team Coach, leading age-appropriate workouts and maintaining a safe, positive environment for swimmers.

The ideal candidate has competitive swimming and coaching experience, valid CPR/First Aid, and reliable weekend availability to attend meets and practices while engaging with families and staff.