Swim Team Coach

LIKE BEING IN THE WATER? 
MAKE A SPLASH WITH A JOB AT THE Y!

Now Hiring a Swim Team Coach at the Farmington Family YMCA

YMCA Employee Benefits

• FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs
• Flexible Scheduling
• Family-friendly Work Environment
• Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan

General Function

The Swim Coach is responsible for providing instruction and motivation for participants in the Sting Rays YMCA swim team program. The Swim Coach will assist swimmers in learning the specific progressive or competitive program. While ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the program area and adherence to all YMCA safety standards and rules.

Education/Experience/Training/Certifications

• American Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid and Emergency Oxygen certification, and concussion training that meets state standards.
• A minimum of two years of competitive swim team experience is preferred. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of coaching experience as well as knowledge of skill and stroke development.
• Current YUSA coach safety training, concussion training, and Principles of Competitive Swimming and Diving; if not currently certified, must certify within 90 days of employment.
• Must be able to demonstrate swim team coach skills following YMCA standards.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and Evaluate swimmers through skill mastery and swim practices, depending on age and skill level. Ensure swimmers understand the key targets for the practice group. Facilitate growth toward the next practice group level.
• Provide a safe environment that allows swim team participants to learn YMCA Competitive Swimming and Diving.
• Attend swim practices, meets, and team-building events as assigned with energy and enthusiasm.
• Regularly check equipment for necessary repair or replacement. Advise parents (if the swimmer is young) if equipment requires replacement.
• Provide excellent service to members, volunteers, and participants, while Communicating all YMCA rules and ensuring that you are accessible and identifiable.

Abilities & Skills

• Ability to work a non-traditional schedule including nights and weekends.
• Must be able to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with co-workers, volunteer leaders, members, and the community.
• Must be able to demonstrate swim team coach skills following YMCA standards
• Ability to hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility, and remain alert with no lapses of consciousness or distractions.

For more opportunities to join our team, please visit the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit's career page (ymcadetroit.org/careers).