Swim Coach

Philaymca; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Discounts on child care and summer cam

Awesome team environment

Job summary

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is seeking a Swim Coach for our Philadelphia branches. You will lead swimmers through skill mastery, supervise meets, and nurture a safe, supportive environment that reflects YMCA values.

Responsibilities include planning practices, evaluating strokes, and coordinating with the Aquatic Director. Travel between West Philadelphia, Christian Street, and Columbia North branches is expected; evenings and weekends required.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of age and high school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of directly related experience in developing and conducting programs.
• Ability to travel between branches and work nights/weekends.
• Current Swim Lesson Instructor Trainer or ARC Lifeguard/First Aid, CPR/AED instructor certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead swimmers through skill mastery and swim practices.
• Provide a safe environment for YMCA competitive swimming and diving.
• Evaluate swimmers’ skills and provide instruction to master strokes.
• Supervise swim meets, including warm-ups and events, ensuring swimmer safety.
• Incorporate YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
• Check equipment for repairs and assist with meet operations.
• Provide excellent service to members and participants.

Skills

Swim coaching

Safety focus

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

ARC Lifeguard/First Aid CPR/AED Instructor

Tools

Meet management software

Job description

West Philadelphia YMCA, 5120 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America •

Christian Street YMCA, 1724 Christian Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America •

Columbia North YMCA, 1400 N Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, July 10, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Under the direction of the Aquatic Director and Head Coach, the Swim Coach is expected to provide support and encouragement to assist swimmers in learning the specific progressive or competitive program. Ensure safety and cleanliness of the program area and adherence to all YMCA safety standards and rules.

Some rewards for joining our team:

Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!

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 YMCA rule and ensure that you are accessible and identifiable
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required
• Provide excellent service to members and participants
• Communicate all pool rules and ensure that you are accessible and identifiable

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.

West Philadelphia YMCA, 5120 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America,

Christian Street YMCA, 1724 Christian Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America,

Columbia North YMCA, 1400 N Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America