Job detail
Swim Coach
YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties
PART_TIME
Posted 2/27/2026
Location
Sumner, Washington
Salary
$18 - $20 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The swim coach will instruct beginning to advanced swimming and safety skills according to age group and class level, adhering to ymca competitive swimming guidelines. Key duties include preparing lesson plans, conducting practices using proper stroke techniques, communicating with parents, and maintaining accurate records of attendance and skill progression.
Requirements summary
Candidates should ideally have one to two years of related experience, preferably working with youth in a program setting, and must demonstrate swim instructor skills according to ymca standards. Applicants must also be able to pass required background checks and complete mandatory online training.
Record KeepingBackground Check ComplianceParent CommunicationLesson PlanningSwimming InstructionSafety Skills InstructionStroke Technique CoachingTeam Manager Software UsageCoaching StyleSwim Instructor SkillsCompetitive Swimming Knowledge
Benefits
- Wellness Program
- Flexible Scheduling
- Professional Training
- Paid Sick Leave
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Merchandise
- Certification Opportunities
- Education
- Childcare Services
- Ymca360 Virtual Streaming Membership
- Digital Mental Health Counseling Platform
- LifeMart Employee Discount Center
- Discount On Ymca Programs
- Willamette Dental Plan
- Vsp Vision Plan
- Personal Ymca Membership
- Healthiestyou: By Teledoc