Swim Team Assistant Coach: Develop Skills & Sportsmanship

Ymca-of-the-Iowa-Mississippi-Valle

Maquoketa (IA)

On-site

USD 14,000 - 19,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Free individual YMCA membership

Discounts on programs

Child Care discount 25%

Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition Assistance

Competitive Wages & Flexible Schedule

Y Retirement Fund: 12% after eligible,

403b available

Job summary

YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley is seeking an Assistant Coach to support the Swim Team Head Coach in developing competitive swimmers through skill mastery and goal setting. You will provide safe, age-appropriate instruction and help run practices, meets, and on-deck coaching to promote teamwork and the YMCA values.

The role requires evenings/weekends availability, CPR/AED and First Aid certification, and USA Swimming certification.

Qualifications

Must have coaching background or competitive swimming experience.
Strong communication and leadership skills with youth and families.
Ability to work evenings and weekends for practices and meets.

Responsibilities

Assist the Head Coach in daily practice planning and implementation.
Provide positive, safe, and age-appropriate instruction to swimmers of varying skill levels.
Foster teamwork, sportsmanship, and YMCA core values in and out of the pool.
Assist with swim meets, including warm-ups, timing, and coaching on deck.
Maintain a safe and supportive environment for all participants.