Assistant Swim Coach; Part-time

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The YMCA of Greater Montgomery Barracudas are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic swim coach to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for swimming and a strong commitment to developing swimmers of all ages and skill levels.

This position offers the opportunity to not only teach swimming techniques but also foster a positive, inclusive, and motivating environment for athletes.

• Plan and lead group swim practices in alignment with the YMCA of Greater Montgomery’s mission, vision, and coaching philosophy.
• Support YMCA staff in organizing and facilitating events.
• Develop and implement tailored training programs to meet the needs of swimmers.
• Educate participants on proper swimming techniques and provide constructive feedback.
• Create engaging and productive practice sessions that promote skill development.
• Foster a positive team culture that encourages athlete growth and teamwork.
• Collaborate with fellow coaches and staff to enhance the overall swimming program.
• Assist with coaching at swim meets and other competitive events.

• Previous experience in swim coaching or teaching swim lessons is preferred.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively educate and motivate swimmers.
• Familiarity with team registration and software (e.g., Team Unify, Team Manager, Touchpad, HyTek) preferred.
• Adherence to USA Swimming’s Code of Conduct, Safe Sport Requirements, and the YMCA’s Swimming Principles of Coaching Workbook.
• At least one year of experience coaching competitive swimming.

• Lifeguard certification required.
• CPR/AED, Safety Training for Swim Coaches, APT, and background check in good standing with USA Swimming.
• Child Abuse Prevention and Bloodbourne Pathogens within 30 days of hire.

• Passion for coaching athletes of all skill levels and a desire to help them improve.
• Strong understanding of stroke development, technique fundamentals, and competitive swimming.
• Ability to create a positive, engaging, and motivational environment for youth athletes.
• Basic knowledge of dryland training for developmental swimmers.
• Excellent communication skills, including timely and professional email responses to parents (within 24 hours).
• Ability to assess athletes’ goals, provide constructive feedback, and communicate progress in a respectful and supportive manner.
• Consistently model professionalism, appropriate behavior, dress, and sportsmanship for athletes.
• A commitment to continuous professional development as a coach.

• YMCA Individual Membership.
• Program Discounts.
• 12% Employer Funded Retirement Plan (once eligible).
• Optional 403B Retirement Savings Account.
• Troy University Tuition Discount for staff and Dependents.
• Professional Development Opportunities and Training.

The Montgomery YMCA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment is subject to a background check.