YMCA of Greater Dayton·Springboro, Ohio
The Assistant Swim Team Coach assists the Swim Team Director in designing training plans, supervising practices, and managing swim meets. They are also responsible for maintaining safety, enforcing pool rules, and providing effective coaching to participants of all ages.
Assistant Swim Team Coach Coffman YMCA Springboro, OH Part-Time/Non-Exempt $12.15 - $14.60/Hourly
Responsible for providing quality instructional training / coaching to program participants. Persons in this position must closely adhere to the YMCA of the USA guidelines for competitive coaching and swimming. At the YMCA, We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you. Essential Functions: Assist the Swim Team Director with assigned duties relating design and implement a training plan, supervise swimmers and practices, preparing meet entries, and all on deck activities. Assist Swim Team Director with daily practices and swim meets for other groups on a regular basis. Assist the Swim Team Director with assigned administrative duties relating to meet and practice schedules, travel, accommodation, planning and other areas as assigned. Keep control of behavior of swimmers at all times, and if necessary, communication behavioral issue to parents/guardians. Adhere and be on time to all scheduled practices Ensures safety by communicating and enforcing any pool rules, policies and guidelines at participants’ comprehension level. Keep accurate records on each swimmer evaluating him/her at the beginning and end of the session. Communicate effectively to both children and their parents/ guardians. Must be able to meet the physical and emotional demands of the job including being able to get into the water for training and instruction. Maintain a clean and safe environment. Removing any hazardous obstacles and reporting unsafe conditions or equipment to your supervisor. Provide an emotionally secure environment for participants. Have the aptitude and attitude for coaching all ages and levels of swimming ability. Give excellent coaching instructions. Promote aquatics and other YMCA programs. Communicate to direct supervisor any concerns, needed repairs, or incidents that may need follow-up. Communicate any suggestions to improve the aquatics facility.
Must be at least 18 years of age. High school diploma or GED required. Certification requirements include CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and a current Lifeguard certification is recommended but not required. Twelve months or more of related experience required. Must possess quality knowledge of competitive swimming organizations, strokes, starts, turns, and other related skills. Experience with Team Unify software platform preferred.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED and at least 12 months of related experience. Required certifications include CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid, with Lifeguard certification recommended.
Market context
In Ohio, assistant swim team coach roles are often tied to school and community programs that need dependable support during the season. These positions can be competitive because employers usually look for candidates who combine youth coaching ability with safety credentials and prior aquatic experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your CPR/AED, First Aid, and related experience before applying.