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Recreational Swim Coach

Jewish Community Center of Louisville·Louisville, Kentucky

Part Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

Plan and lead swim practices for athletes aged 4-18, focusing on competitive stroke refinement and water safety. Prepare swimmers for LSA Division 3 competitions and manage seasonal clinics and exhibition meets.

Join the Jewish Community Center of Louisville as a Recreational Swim Coach and immerse yourself in a vibrant, community-centered aquatics program dedicated to youth development, safety, and excellence. This onsite role provides the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families by fostering confidence, skill development, and a lifelong love of swimming.

As a Recreational Swim Coach, you will lead and inspire swimmers ages 4-18 in a fun, inclusive, and energetic team environment. You'll experience the excitement of preparing athletes for Louisville Swim Association (LSA) Division 3 competition during the summer season, while also guiding skill-building clinics and exhibition meets in the fall and spring.

This position is perfect for someone passionate about coaching, mentorship, and positive youth experiences. You will play a vital role in creating a supportive team culture grounded in sportsmanship, integrity, and encouragement-finding fulfillment in every practice, meet, and swimmer milestone as you contribute to the mission of the JCC.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coaching & Athlete Development
  • Plan and lead age-appropriate swim practices for athletes ages 4-18
  • Teach and refine all four competitive strokes, starts, turns, and finishes
  • Adapt instruction to meet the needs of beginner, intermediate, and advanced swimmers
  • Promote water safety alongside skill progression
  • Provide constructive feedback to support individual improvement
  • Team & Program Management
  • Develop seasonal practice plans for summer, fall, and spring sessions
  • Assist in organizing and running clinics and exhibition meets
  • Maintain attendance, group organization, and swimmer evaluations
  • Ensure a safe, positive, and inclusive environment for all participants
  • Competition & Meet Responsibilities
  • Prepare swimmers for LSA Division 3 competition during the summer season
  • Attend and actively coach at swim meets
  • Communicate meet expectations and results to swimmers and families
  • Communication & Engagement
  • Maintain clear, consistent communication with parents, swimmers, and leadership
  • Support team culture through encouragement, accountability, and sportsmanship
  • Collaborate with aquatics staff and leadership to support program goals
  • Safety & Compliance
  • Enforce all pool safety rules and emergency procedures
  • Ensure proper supervision ratios and risk management during all activities

Qualifications

  • & Requirements
  • Required: Prior swim team experience (competitive swimming background)
  • Previous coaching or instructional experience with youth preferred
  • Ability to work with a wide age and skill range (ages 4-18)
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
  • Energetic, patient, and positive coaching approach
  • Knowledge of competitive swimming rules and techniques
  • Availability for summer season meets and practices, plus fall and spring sessions

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience coaching within a recreational or developmental swim program
  • Familiarity with Louisville Swim Association (LSA) or similar league structures
  • Work Environment
  • Outdoor and indoor pool environments
  • Evening availability required, especially during meets
  • Seasonal peaks during summer competition months

Requirements

Requires a competitive swimming background and the ability to work with a wide range of youth ages and skill levels. Previous coaching experience and availability for evening and summer seasonal peaks are preferred.

  • Communication
  • Organization
  • Leadership
  • Risk Management
  • Youth Development
  • Lesson Planning
  • Water Safety
  • Swim Coaching
  • Competitive Swimming
  • Athlete Mentorship

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Louisville, Kentucky
Posted
Jun 23, 2026
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Hiring organization

Jewish Community Center of Louisville

Jewish Community of Louisville (JCL) serves as the collective body to preserve and enrich Jewish life and values in Louisville, Kentucky, and to identify a connection to the State of Israel, by providing the services and resources that meet the educational, recreational, social...

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IndustryNon-profit Organization Management
TypeNonprofit
Size51-200 employees
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Kentucky swim coach roles need flexible youth coaching

In Kentucky, recreational swim coach openings often align with youth programs, summer seasons, and community or club pools, so availability during evenings and peak summer periods can matter. These roles are competitive because employers look for a strong competitive swimming background, comfort coaching mixed age groups and skill levels, and prior coaching experience when possible. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application to highlight youth coaching, scheduling flexibility, and swim experience.

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