Jewish Community Center of Louisville·Louisville, Kentucky
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.
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.
Market context
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.