Swim Coach

YMCA of Northwest North Carolina; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of Northwest North Carolina is looking for a part-time coach for the TYDE Swim Team at the J. Smith Young Jr YMCA in Lexington, NC. As a coach, you will play a vital role in helping swimmers improve their skills and reach their potential.

This position requires competitive swimming and coaching experience and a passion for working with children. Flexibility in hours, including evenings and weekends, is essential.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess integrity and strong communication skills.
• USASA Certification required or ability to obtain it.
• Must pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Establish positive relationships with swimmers and parents.
• Assist or conduct daily swim practices.
• Attend meetings and swim meets as needed.

Skills

Competitive swimming experience

Swim coaching experience

Strong communication skills

Integrity

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: William G White Jr Family YMCA - Winston Salem, NC 27101
Position Type: Part Time
Salary Range: $12.00 - $15.00 Hourly
Job Shift: Afternoon
This Position will be at the J. Smith Young Jr YMCA in LEXINGTON, NC—Mondays-Thursday 4pm-7pm.

Description

Are you an energetic person with the drive and desire to work with children and help them become better athletes and better people? Do you enjoy the challenge of helping swimmers improve their strokes through consistent feedback, while helping them to strive beyond their own limitations? Then the TYDE Swim Team has an exciting opportunity for you.

Essential Functions

• Establish and maintain relationships and open communications with swimmers and parents.
• Assist or conduct daily practices utilizing pre-written practice sets or developing as needed. This must be done in a direction that supports the coaching philosophy and direction of the club as established by the Head Coach.
• Communicate with the Head Age Group Coach to outline practice sessions, meet schedules, and to discuss problems or opportunities. These meetings should also ensure that the management of the program remains united with one direction.
• Create a positive team-oriented atmosphere where swimmers learn the values of hard work, perseverance and dedication.
• Attend meetings and swim meets as needed.
• Days and hours vary. Ability to work evenings weekends required.

Qualifications

• Competitive swimming experience (preferred).
• Swim coaching experience (preferred).
• USASA Certified/be able to obtain USA Certification and be able to pass a background check (required).
• Candidates must possess integrity, strong communication skills; and a passion for helping swimmers maximize their potential (required).