Swim Team Coach / Instructor - Southwest Valley YMCA

Jimmy Jazz; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA Staff Membership

Discounted Family Membership

Employee Program Rewards & Discounts

Paid Sick Leave (after 90 days of em­-

Employee & Employer Retirement Contri­

Job summary

The Valley of the Sun YMCA in Goodyear, AZ is seeking a part-time Swim Team Coach to lead youth swim programs. You will work with the coaching staff on season plans for in-water and dry-land training, and attend swim meets and team functions.

Weekend availability is required due to meet schedules, with travel to meets in the Phoenix area. The role focuses on creating a positive, safe, and engaging experience that builds athletes' skills and embodies YMCA values.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18.
• A passion for teaching others with demonstrated swim coach skills in accordance with the YMCA standards.
• One or more years of experience swimming in or coaching for competitive swim teams.
• A friendly, enthusiastic attitude.
• Observant, safety conscious, and able to react calmly and quickly in an emergency.

Responsibilities

• Spend your days by the pool.
• Have fun coaching young swim team participants at meets and practices.
• Prepare for practices to meet the needs of levels being coached.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with swimmers and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Serves as a role model to participants while creating positive last memories.

Skills

Swim coaching

Safety awareness

Teaching

Job description

• Location 2919 N Litchfield Rd,Goodyear, AZ, 85395,United States
• Base Pay $15.25 - $16.78 / Hour
• Job Category Valley of the Sun YMCA
• Employee Type Part Time Hourly

Description

The YMCA Mighty Mahi Rec Swim Team is designed to offer young athletes a challenging path of self-discovery through the vehicle of sport - providing an opportunity to strengthen spirit, mind and body. Keeping in line with the YMCA's four core values, YMCA swimmers and their families are expected to be caring, honest, respectful and responsible, exemplifying the ideals set forth by the YMCA's founders.

The YMCA is looking for an enthusiastic, fun, outgoing individual to fill the role of a Swim Team Coach. Responsibilities will include, working with other members of the YMCA coaching staff, season plans for our various programs (in water and dry-land training), and attending swim meets/team functions.

Weekend availability is a must due to swim meet schedules along with a means to travel (most meets are in Phoenix)

RESPONSIBILITIES OF A SWIM TEAM COACH:

• Spend your days by the pool.
• Have fun coaching young swim team participants at meets and practices.
• Prepare for practices to meet the needs of levels being coached.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with swimmers and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Serves as a role model to participants while creating positive last memories.

*This is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned.

REQUIREMENTS TO BE A SWIM TEAM COACH:

• Minimum age of 18.
• A passion for teaching others with demonstrated swim coach skills in accordance with the YMCA standards.
• One or more years of experience swimming in or coaching for competitive swim teams.
• A friendly, enthusiastic attitude.
• Observant, safety conscious, and able to react calmly and quickly in an emergency.

PART TIME BENEFITS:

• Free YMCA Staff Membership
• Discounted Family Membership
• Employee Program Rewards & Discounts
• Paid Sick Leave (after 90 days of employment)
• Employee & Employer Retirement Contribution Options

OUR YMCA CULTURE:

At the Valley of the Sun YMCA, we are a Beacon in the Desert and serving as Centers for Community Well-Being, where children, families, staff, and communities can thrive. Guided by our mission and values, we create welcoming environments that promote health, belonging, and opportunity for all. Through our commitment to Be Well, Do Good, Lead Change, we prioritize safety, well-being, and excellence; strengthen communities through meaningful relationships and service; and embrace innovation, learning, and leadership to create lasting impact for future generations. We are welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined in our pursuit of stronger children, stronger families, and stronger communities.

Valley of the Sun YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this opening. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factors.

Our YMCA promotes a safe environment that is free from abuse. No form of abuse will be tolerated. All allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and responded to in accordance with our Abuse Response Process.

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.