What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Swim Team Coach position at YMCA of the USA?
The Kennebec Valley YMCA is seeking a motivated and inclusive YMCA Head Swim Coach to lead KVYMCA Stingrays!
Job Description
This is an opportunity for a coach who is passionate about developing swimmers at all levels—from early competitive athletes to those pursuing collegiate swimming—while building a positive, team-centered culture. The role offers flexibility in time commitment (full or part-time) and excellent leadership building experience.
Step into a team with a proven track record of excellence:
Elite Performance: 5 recent state championships and 50 YMCA National qualifiers.
Proven Success: Nearly every team record broken recently, with 20 athletes moving on to collegiate swimming.
Strong Support: Lead a program backed by a committed parent committee, dedicated assistant coach, and a culture of senior-swimmer mentorship.
This is a unique position tailored to an applicant's skill set and availability. Being listed as full-time, yet can also be scaled back to a part-time position based on the ideal candidate's needs. Pay scale currently advertised for the full-time role but will scale back to a part-time rate should ideal candidate prefer a part-time role.
Compensation
Competitive Salary with the choice or either full or part-time (Salary to match level of duties and experience)
Paid time off and holidays
Meet travel reimbursement
Team Apparel
Professional development support, including approved education and certification expenses.
Qualifications
Current or ability to obtain YMCA Swimming Coach Certification
Current or ability to obtain USA Swimming Coach Certification
Current SafeSport Certification (USA Swimming) or ability to obtain.
Current CPR/AED/ First Aid and Lifeguarding certifications or ability to obtain
Previous swim coaching experience preferred (all age groups and ability levels)
Knowledge of competitive swimming techniques, training principles, and meet procedures
Ability to work with diverse populations and create an inclusive team environment.
Strong communication, organizational and leadership skills
Compliance with all YMCA and USA Swimming certification and background screening requirements.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and attend swim meets.
Provide leadership and mentoring.
Ensure swimmer safety and enforce YMCA policies and procedures at all times.
Maintain required certifications and comply with YMCA standards
Assist with program administration, including meet entries, rosters and scheduling as needed.
Essential Functions
Use of Swimtopia and meet entry systems experience preferred.
Plan, organize, and lead swim practices for multiple age groups (ages 6 to 18) and ability levels (Beginner to High School/National level).
Develop seasonal training plans that promote skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork and personal growth.
Coach swimmers during practices and weekend swim meets.
Create an inclusive team environment aligned with YMCA competencies and values.
Recruit and retain swimmers, support team growth and community engagement
Communicate regularly with swimmers, parents/guardians, and YMCA staff regarding schedules, expectations, and athlete progress.
Collaborate with assistant coaches and volunteers, provide leadership and mentoring.
Ensure swimmer safety and enforce YMCA policies and procedures at all times.
Maintain required certifications and comply with YMCA standards
Assist with program administration, including meet entries, rosters and scheduling as needed.
Required Certifications
Current or ability to obtain YMCA Swimming Coach Certification
Current or ability to obtain USA Swimming Coach Certification
Current SafeSport Certification (USA Swimming) or ability to obtain.
Current CPR/AED/ First Aid and Lifeguarding certifications or ability to obtain
Job Description
This is an opportunity for a coach who is passionate about developing swimmers at all levels—from early competitive athletes to those pursuing collegiate swimming—while building a positive, team-centered culture. The role offers flexibility in time commitment (full or part-time) and excellent leadership building experience.
Step into a team with a proven track record of excellence:
Elite Performance: 5 recent state championships and 50 YMCA National qualifiers.
Proven Success: Nearly every team record broken recently, with 20 athletes moving on to collegiate swimming.
Strong Support: Lead a program backed by a committed parent committee, dedicated assistant coach, and a culture of senior-swimmer mentorship.
This is a unique position tailored to an applicant's skill set and availability. Being listed as full-time, yet can also be scaled back to a part-time position based on the ideal candidate's needs. Pay scale currently advertised for the full-time role but will scale back to a part-time rate should ideal candidate prefer a part-time role.
Compensation
Competitive Salary with the choice or either full or part-time (Salary to match level of duties and experience)
Paid time off and holidays
Meet travel reimbursement
Team Apparel
Professional development support, including approved education and certification expenses.
Qualifications
Current or ability to obtain YMCA Swimming Coach Certification
Current or ability to obtain USA Swimming Coach Certification
Current SafeSport Certification (USA Swimming) or ability to obtain.
Current CPR/AED/ First Aid and Lifeguarding certifications or ability to obtain
Previous swim coaching experience preferred (all age groups and ability levels)
Knowledge of competitive swimming techniques, training principles, and meet procedures
Ability to work with diverse populations and create an inclusive team environment.
Strong communication, organizational and leadership skills
Compliance with all YMCA and USA Swimming certification and background screening requirements.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and attend swim meets.
Provide leadership and mentoring.
Ensure swimmer safety and enforce YMCA policies and procedures at all times.
Maintain required certifications and comply with YMCA standards
Assist with program administration, including meet entries, rosters and scheduling as needed.
Essential Functions
Use of Swimtopia and meet entry systems experience preferred.
Plan, organize, and lead swim practices for multiple age groups (ages 6 to 18) and ability levels (Beginner to High School/National level).
Develop seasonal training plans that promote skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork and personal growth.
Coach swimmers during practices and weekend swim meets.
Create an inclusive team environment aligned with YMCA competencies and values.
Recruit and retain swimmers, support team growth and community engagement
Communicate regularly with swimmers, parents/guardians, and YMCA staff regarding schedules, expectations, and athlete progress.
Collaborate with assistant coaches and volunteers, provide leadership and mentoring.
Ensure swimmer safety and enforce YMCA policies and procedures at all times.
Maintain required certifications and comply with YMCA standards
Assist with program administration, including meet entries, rosters and scheduling as needed.
Required Certifications
Current or ability to obtain YMCA Swimming Coach Certification
Current or ability to obtain USA Swimming Coach Certification
Current SafeSport Certification (USA Swimming) or ability to obtain.
Current CPR/AED/ First Aid and Lifeguarding certifications or ability to obtain