Youth Swim Team Coach — Lead Practices & Growth

Ymca-of-the-Iowa-Mississippi-Valle; Eldridge (IA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Program discounts

Child care discount 25%

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition assistance

Flexible schedule

Y Retirement Fund 12%

Job summary

YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley is seeking an Assistant Swim Coach in Eldridge, IA to support the Head Coach in developing competitive swimmers through skill mastery and goal setting.

You will provide age-appropriate instruction, promote good sportsmanship, and help plan daily practices. Candidates should have coaching or competitive swimming background and be available evenings and weekends. CPR/AED/First Aid and Lifeguard certs (or willingness to obtain) are required.

Qualifications

• Competitive swimming or coaching background preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with youth and families.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends for practices and meets.
• CPR/AED, First Aid, and Lifeguard certifications (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach in daily practice planning and implementation.
• Provide positive, safe, and age-appropriate instruction to swimmers.
• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Youth engagement

Tools

CPR/AED certification

First Aid certification

Lifeguard certification

Job description

YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley is seeking an Assistant Swim Coach in Eldridge, IA to support the Head Coach in developing competitive swimmers through skill mastery and goal setting.

You will provide age-appropriate instruction, promote good sportsmanship, and help plan daily practices. Candidates should have coaching or competitive swimming background and be available evenings and weekends. CPR/AED/First Aid and Lifeguard certs (or willingness to obtain) are required.