Part-Time Swim Team Coach: Growth, Certification, Benefits

Lake Superior YMCA; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement accounts

Paid time off

2 adult family membership

Discounts on programs

Team member referral program

Employee engagement and appreciation

Employee assistance program

Growth and development opportunities

Leadership certification and training

Job summary

Lake Superior YMCA seeks an Assistant Swim Team Coach in Downtown Duluth to provide coaching for age-group swimmers in a safe, engaging environment. This part-time role supports the Head Coach with practice sessions, skill development, and positive program experiences.

You will uphold YMCA values, foster inclusivity, and help athletes connect with the YMCA community. The role emphasizes growth, certifications, and supporting diversity and equity initiatives in a team setting.

Qualifications

• Certified in Professional Rescuer CPR/AED OR Basic Life Support and First Aid.
• All required training/certifications as outlined by Y-USA to maintain annual coaches' registrations within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness.
• Experience working with youth and competitive teams.
• Commitment to supporting principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action to achieve a diverse work environment.
• Annually recertify in accordance with required training/certifications as outlined by Y-USA.

Responsibilities

• Conducts practices and guides skill mastery and communication with swimmers. Ensure that Y values are incorporated into programming.
• Conducts energizing, fun, safe, and educational practices. Ensures fair practice and meet experiences.
• Stays up to date on competitive swimming best practices and trends.
• Assist with the collection and organization of performance data.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Able to commit to a set practice schedule and attend practices assigned.
• Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Fosters an inclusive environment appreciative of differences in the workplace. Meaningfully participate in and lead efforts to support the Y’s commitment to equity and diversity.
• Values: Accept and demonstrate the Y’s values
• Community: Desire to serve others and fulfill community needs
• Inclusion: Work effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions
• Relationships: Build rapport and relate well with others
• Developing Others: Take the initiative to assist in developing others
• Decision-Making: Make sound judgments, and transfer learning from one situation to another
• Change Capacity: Demonstrate an openness to change and seek opportunities in the change process.

Skills

Coaching

Youth development

Team leadership

Communication

Education

CPR/AED certification

First Aid certification

Y-USA coaching certifications

Job description

Lake Superior YMCA seeks an Assistant Swim Team Coach in Downtown Duluth to provide coaching for age-group swimmers in a safe, engaging environment. This part-time role supports the Head Coach with practice sessions, skill development, and positive program experiences.

You will uphold YMCA values, foster inclusivity, and help athletes connect with the YMCA community. The role emphasizes growth, certifications, and supporting diversity and equity initiatives in a team setting.