Head Swim Team Coach | Wellmark YMCA

Full-Time Head Swim Team Coach | Wellmark YMCA (Creative Design)

Take Your Career and the Team to the Next Level! Great opportunity for a dynamic, skilled, and motivated coach to lead an established year-round swim team for the Wellmark YMCA.

This position is responsible for planning, managing, and directing the swim team at the Wellmark YMCA and for ensuring the safety of participants while operating within the policies, procedures, and practices of the YMCA of Greater Des Moines. This position will need to coach, lead, and motivate athletes in practice groups and at meets, promoting improvement and growth. In addition, its full‑time, off‑deck responsibilities will include administrative and operational tasks vital to team management, growth, and culture.

Wellmark YMCA

40 hour work week including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekend hours to accommodate practice schedules and swim competitions.

$19.00 – $21.00/hour based on experience & qualifications; benefits offered.

January 18, 2026 – Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

• Hire, supervise, train and direct assistant coaches.
• In conjunction with supervisor, prepare season training plans, themes, focus, and develop team events.
• Plan, write, schedule, and direct all team practices and meets.
• Maintain proper records, team lists, and reports as needed.
• Address member concerns by appointments and/or phone conversations.
• Relate to individual members on a professional basis at all times.
• Monitor and maintain equipment.
• Ensure safety of participants by enforcing policies and disciplinary rules.
• Report specific problems or needs to supervisor or designated staff person.
• Create an environment that welcomes all types of swimmers from varying levels and backgrounds.
• Communicate with the team and staff regarding team activities, meets, goals, and daily training plans.
• Develop and execute the practice plan.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor or designated staff person.
• Demonstrate and support the objectives of the Association as embodied in the mission statement and values.