Assistant Swim Coach

Assistant Swim Coach (Creative Design)

We are looking for an Assistant Swim Coach to join the staff of the Barracudas Swim Team! Do you love to swim? Do you have a desire to help others accomplish their goals? If you have the ability to inspire confidence and coach young swimmers, we have the perfect job for you! Come join our awesome swim team as an assistant coach.

Starting pay is $13/hour. Benefits may include free individual YMCA membership, paid time‑off, program discounts, and an optional retirement savings plan.

• Assist the head swim team coach with instructing students in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Organize and direct individual and small group practice activities/exercises as directed by the head swim team coach.
• Assess swimmers' skills, monitor students during competition and practice, and keep the head swim team coach informed of their athletic performance.
• Assist with determining game strategy.
• Supervise athletes during practices and competition.
• Follow established procedures in the event of an injury.
• Model sports‑like behavior and maintain appropriate conduct toward members, participants, parents, and spectators.
• Maintain the equipment room in orderly condition and assume responsibility for its security.
• Distribute equipment, supplies, and uniforms to students as directed by the Head Swim Team Coach.
• Submit a list of award winners at the end of the season.
• Perform support tasks such as distributing and maintaining eligibility forms, emergency data cards, and other related records.
• Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

This position must motivate and develop swimmers, parents and volunteers. Demonstrate an appropriate level of technical knowledge, possess efficient time‑management skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, and be goal oriented.

Ability to develop meet rosters for dual meets, invitational, and higher level competitions. Ability to recruit and retain swimmers.

• Current CPR for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid/AED/Oxygen.
• Current YMCA Lifeguard Certification and YMCA Swimming Coach Certification.
• Child Protection Training completed.
• Thorough knowledge of skills and stroke mechanics.
• Previous competitive swimming and age group coaching experience (helpful).
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills required.