Swim Coach

Greater Philadelphia YMCA; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Greater Philadelphia YMCA is seeking a dedicated swim coach/instructor to lead swimmers through skill mastery and competitive swimming activities.

You will provide a safe environment, supervise meets, and encourage a positive YMCA experience while maintaining certifications and coaching to foster resilience and teamwork. Travel between branches and non-traditional hours are expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; 2 years related experience in developing and conducting programs.
• Current Swim Lesson Instructor Trainer or ARC Lifeguard/First Aid, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer instructor certification.
• Maintain current instructor and instructor trainer certifications (YMCA, Red Cross, etc.).
• Flexibility to travel between multiple branches.
• Ability to work a non-traditional schedule including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead swimmers through skill mastery and swim practices.
• Provide a safe environment that allows swim team participants to learn YMCA Competitive Swimming and diving.
• Encourage and support swimmers to provide an enjoyable YMCA experience.
• Evaluate swimmers’ skills; provide skills needed to master strokes.
• Ensure fair practice and swim meet experience.
• Coach must supervise the entire swim meet, including warm-ups, practice dives, events, etc., ensuring the safety of the swimmers.
• Conduct practices with energy and enthusiasm.
• Provide support and encouragement to participants.
• Incorporate character development objectives into the program to reinforce the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
• Regularly check equipment for necessary repair or replacement
• Provide excellent service to members and participants
• Communicate pool rules and ensure accessibility and identifiability
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required

Skills

Swim meet software

Non-traditional schedule adaptability

Team coaching

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent; 2 years related experience

Swim Lesson Instructor Trainer or ARC Lifeguard/First Aid, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer

Current instructor/trainer certifications (YMCA, Red Cross, etc.)

Job description

Some rewards for joining our team

• Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!
• Flexible work schedule
• Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs
• Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome!

What is needed for this job

• 18+ years of age
• High School Degree or equivalent, 2 years of directly related experience in developing and conducting programs
• Ability to work a non-traditional schedule including nights and weekends
• Know any computer software that is used for the running of meets and swimmer line ups
• Current Swim Lesson Instructor Trainer or ARC Lifeguard/First Aid, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer instructor certification
• Maintain current instructor and instructor trainer certifications (YMCA, Red Cross, etc.)
• Must have flexibility to travel between multiple branches

The responsibilities we will trust you with

• Lead swimmers through skill mastery and swim practices
• Provide a safe environment that allows swim team participants to learn YMCA Competitive Swimming and diving
• Encourage and support swimmers to provide an enjoyable YMCA experience
• Evaluate swimmers’ skills; provide skills needed to master strokes
• Ensure fair practice and swim meet experience
• Coach must supervise the entire swim meet, including warm-ups, practice dives, events, etc., ensuring the safety of the swimmers
• Conduct practices with energy and enthusiasm
• Provide support and encouragement to participants
• Incorporate character development objectives into the program to reinforce the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility
• Regularly check equipment for necessary repair or replacement
• Provide excellent service to members and participants
• Communicate all pool rules and ensure that you are accessible and identifiable
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required

What you can expect

• Support from an amazing team which includes training you on expectations
• Opportunities to learn & grow at the YMCA
• Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger
• Great members to work with every day!

After reading this, if you’re thinking this is me- we want to meet you!

Get the ball rolling with our quick, 3-minute online application.

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.