Location
Silverdale, Washington
Salary
$19 - $21 / HOUR
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.
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.
The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Swim Coach to join our team.
The YMCA focuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and well-being and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods.
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
As a Swim Coach, you will instruct in beginning to advanced swimming and safety skills according to age group and class swim level, according to YMCA Competitive Swimming guidelines. If hired for this position, you will prepare class lesson plans with a natural progression of appropriate skills for the abilities and ages of the swimmers. You will conduct swimming practices utilizing proper stroke techniques. You will also communicate with parents and keep accurate records of attendance and skill progression.
$18.54 to $20.54 per hour, depending on qualifications
Part-Time, Up to 25 hours per week
Location: Haselwood Family YMCA, Silverdale, WA
Ignite your Passion, Live the Y Cause, and Join our Team! To apply visit our website at www.ymcapkc.org [http://www.ymcapkc.org/].
The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled.
Market context
In Washington, swim coach openings often draw candidates with youth-program experience and strong instructional skills, especially when YMCA standards and background checks are required. These roles can be competitive because employers look for people who can teach safely, work well with children, and complete online training quickly. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then highlight any youth coaching, swim instruction, or safety training experience in your application.
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