Swim Coach – Lead Skill Mastery & Team Spirit

Greater Philadelphia YMCA; Boyertown (Berks County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership — access to all-?

Flexible work schedule.

Discounts on child care and summer cam

Other YMCA member perks

Job summary

Greater Philadelphia YMCA is seeking a Swim Coach to lead swimmers through skill mastery and supervise swim meets. You will provide a safe, energetic environment and encourage enjoyment while supporting participants in YMCA competitive swimming.

Responsibilities include evaluating skills, ensuring fair practice, and integrating character development aligned with YMCA values. Must be flexible for nights, weekends, and travel between branches.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Knowledge of any computer software used for running 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.

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 all pool rules and ensure that you are accessible and identifiable.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.

Education

High School Degree or equivalent

Tools

Meet software knowledge

Job description

Greater Philadelphia YMCA is seeking a Swim Coach to lead swimmers through skill mastery and supervise swim meets. You will provide a safe, energetic environment and encourage enjoyment while supporting participants in YMCA competitive swimming.

Responsibilities include evaluating skills, ensuring fair practice, and integrating character development aligned with YMCA values. Must be flexible for nights, weekends, and travel between branches.