ASSISTANT SWIM COACH - Masters Swim Program

YMCA of Columbia Willamette Vancouver, Washington, United States

About this position

Do you have experience in competitive swimming?Want to learn how to lead a team of adult swimmers?Are you a team player? Are you 18 or older?Become an Assistant Swim Coach at the YMCA!
Why should you apply?
  • Free Household Gym Membership
  • Free Group Fitness Classes
  • Free Pool Access
  • Free HydroMassage (for those over 18)
  • Program Discounts
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
  • Opportunities for Growth/Leadership
  • Build your Resume
  • Work with your friends
  • Engage with your community
  • Flexible working hours (part time - up to 30 hrs/week) based on your availability

What would you be doing?

  • Being a consistent face for the YMCA Masters Swim program
  • Being available for a majority of the Masters swim practices (M/W/F 12-1pm, T/W/TH 7:45-8:45pm, Sat 8-9am)
  • Leading by example - using your training to perform rescues in and around the pool
  • Assisting in preparation of the swim team area for workout
  • Assisting with appropriate stretching and warm-up/cool-down activities
  • Assisting with maintaining safety and discipline during workouts and meets
  • Assisting in responding to the individual needs of participants
  • Assisting in providing a variety of demonstration, explanation, and practice and skill correction during each workout
  • Assisting in effective communication with athletes/parents in a friendly manner and providing appropriate encouragement
  • Teaching swimming lessons according the YMCA Swim Lessons curriculum
  • Being a positive role model for youths and adults in your community
  • Upholding the YMCA Policies and Standards

Requirements

  • Must be 18 or older
  • Must have 2 years of experience in competitive swimming
  • Must have a minimum of current CPR/First Aid OR Lifeguard Certification
  • Maintains a current Safety Training for Swim Coaches Certification (or Lifeguard Certification)
  • Must possess YMCA of the USA Coaches Certification and USA Swimming Certification (or achieve within 30 days)
  • Must pass YMCA and USA Swimming background checks