Assistant Swim Coach -- Shades Valley YMCA

Help Young Swimmers Build Skills, Confidence, and a Love for the Sport!

As an Assistant Swim Coach, you’ll help create a safe, encouraging, and competitive environment where swimmers can grow both in and out of the pool. You’ll support the Head Coach in leading engaging practices, developing individual skills, preparing athletes for swim meets, and promoting the YMCA’s Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assist the Head Swim Coach with developing and maintaining a competitive youth swim program
• Lead organized, engaging, and age-appropriate swim practices
• Provide individualized instruction based on each swimmer’s skills, abilities, and experience
• Teach and model proper workout routines, warm-up procedures, water entries, racing starts, and competitive swimming techniques
• Directly supervise swimmers during practices, swim meets, and team activities
• Help prepare swimmers for competitive swim meets and support fair, positive experiences for athletes at all ability levels
• Communicate practice schedules, swim-meet information, and other important updates to swimmers and families
• Recruit swimmers and support the continued growth of the swim team
• Help coordinate team events and recognize individual and team accomplishments
• Promote YMCA aquatics programs and support the overall success of the aquatics department
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Head Swim Coach and/or Aquatics Director

Why This Job Is a Great Fit

This role is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about swimming, enjoys mentoring young athletes, and wants to make a positive impact. You’ll help swimmers strengthen their skills, build confidence, develop teamwork, and achieve their personal and competitive goals.

Perks & Benefits

• Free YMCA membership for you and eligible household members
• 50% discounts on many YMCA programs, including swim lessons, youth sports, childcare, camps, and more
• Flexible scheduling to help balance work, school, and life
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the YMCA
• Work for a mission-driven organization that invests in its employees and community

What We're Looking For

• A positive, energetic, and encouraging leader who enjoys working with youth
• Strong knowledge of competitive swimming techniques, training practices, and swim-meet procedures
• The ability to motivate swimmers while supporting their individual growth and development
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A commitment to physical fitness, healthy living, and the YMCA’s mission and values
• The ability to work collaboratively with coaches, supervisors, swimmers, families, and other team members

Requirements

• Successful experience as a Swim Team Coach or relevant competitive swimming experience
• Current CPR/AED and Standard First Aid certifications
• Current Safety Training for Swim Coaches certification
• Knowledge of coaching principles, swimmer eligibility requirements, and applicable league rules
• Lifeguard certification preferred
• Ability to work practices, swim meets, and other scheduled team events

Expectations

• Maintain active supervision of swimmers and prioritize safety at all times
• Remain alert to potential hazards in and around pool, practice, and swim-meet areas
• Communicate effectively with swimmers and provide clear, constructive instruction
• Educate swimmers on safety expectations and risk factors related to the sport
• Support a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful team environment
• Maintain a professional appearance, positive attitude, and helpful approach
• Be punctual, dependable, and prepared for all scheduled practices, swim meets, meetings, and appointments
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance
• Follow all YMCA policies related to child safety, professional boundaries, and abuse risk management
• Complete required annual abuse risk management training
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behavior, policy violations, and concerns in accordance with YMCA procedures and mandated reporting requirements

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means swimmers are safe, engaged, supported, and continually developing their skills and confidence. You’ll help create positive practice and swim-meet experiences while contributing to a strong, growing, and successful swim team program.

More Than Just a Job

At the YMCA, you’ll have the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of young athletes. As an Assistant Swim Coach, you’ll help swimmers build discipline, resilience, teamwork, confidence, and a lifelong appreciation for health and wellness—all while being part of a mission-driven organization that strengthens the community.

Apply Today

If you’re ready to share your passion for swimming, inspire young athletes, and help build a strong and successful swim team, apply today and make an impact with the YMCA!

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