Swim Team Coach

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance & wellness

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Training programs

Diversity & inclusion

Event discounts

Job summary

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is seeking a Swim Team Coach in Palatine, IL to promote and develop the YMCA swim team, collaborating with the Head Coach to implement practices and meet planning. The role focuses on participant growth, safety, and family engagement, with opportunities for advancement.

The position includes coaching responsibilities, meet preparation, and ongoing staff trainings, with a strong emphasis on safety and development of swimmers of all levels.

Qualifications

• Coaching and mentoring swimmers to foster development.
• Lead practices and assist Head Coach with training program design.
• Record swim times to track progress and meet eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Stays abreast of meet rules to ensure compliance.
• Assist with submission of meet entries.
• Assist with coordination of suits and uniforms.
• Supervise swim team members at meets and events.
• Cooperate with volunteers, officials, scorekeepers and timers.

Skills

Motivate participants

Educate swimmers

Safety emphasis

Strong computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

USA Swimming certification

Job description

As a Swim Team Coach, you will be responsible for promoting and developing the YMCA swim team by facilitating the growth and improvement of swim team participants and creating a positive experience for participants and their families. This includes coordinating with the Head Coach to develop and implement practices, engaging participants and families to meet their needs, preparing for meets and other special events and ensuring the safety of participants.

Salary range starts at $18.00-$20.00 per hour depending on qualifications with opportunities to grow within the organization.

Benefits

Our staff is the Y's greatest asset. Our teams provide valuable skills, knowledge, and passion that is essential to the contribution and positive impact in our communities, which is why we offer Y employees numerous perks and benefits, including:

• Competitive salaries reflecting your skills and experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees, plus wellness programs, mental health resources, and a family gym membership.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays, with flexible work hours for work-life balance.
• 403(b) plan with company contributions for eligible employees after 2 years of service.
• Continuous learning opportunities through workshops and training programs.
• Supportive work environment valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Discounts on programs, employee assistance programs, and company-sponsored events.

What You’ll Do

Coaching/Participant Experience

• Coaches, trains and mentor swimmers to foster development, maximize swimming performance, and teach appropriate swimming techniques.
• Leads swim team practices developed by Head Coach and assists Head Coach with design of training programs. Engages swimmers and parents to cultivate collaborative relationships. Modifies and customizes workouts to match swimmer skill levels. Provides feedback to swimmers and parents to facilitate improvement, refine abilities and prevent injury.
• Captures and records swimming times to track progress and determine meet eligibility

Meet Preparation and Execution

• Stays abreast of meet rules and guidelines to ensure compliance with standards
• Assists with the submission of meet entries
• Assists with the coordination of suits and uniforms
• Supervises swim team members at meets and other team functions
• Cooperates with swim team volunteers, officials, scorekeepers and timers

Safety

• Ensures the physical and emotional health and safety of swimmers by being safety conscious, following all established YMCA standards and critically evaluating situations for potential risks.
• Ensures compliance with established rules and regulations to ensure safety. Monitors swimmers and the pool and provides corrective coaching and intervention as necessary.

Continued Education & Training

• Actively participates in obtaining further water safety certifications.
• Attends all in-service trainings and staff meetings as scheduled by supervisor or center leadership team.
• Maintains job-related certifications and documents completion of certifications in the Human Resources Information System

How You’ll Do It

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• USA Swimming certified
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent with prior experience with competitive swimming experience.
• Must have a proficiency in swimming and safety skills.
• Must have ability to motivate and educate participants.
• Must be mentally capable to handle dangerous situations in order to assure the safety of all swimmers.
• Strong computer skills required.

Child Abuse Prevention

Supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by:

• Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
• Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
• Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
• Completing all child abuse prevention training as required