Recreational Swim Coach

• 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