Greater Green Bay YMCA·Green Bay, Wisconsin
The Assistant Swim Coach supports the development of competitive swimmers by designing and implementing effective practices and teaching proper technique. They are responsible for supervising age-group practices and coordinating athlete participation in swim meets.
Under the general supervision of the Head Swim Coach, the Assistant Swim Coach supports the development of swimmers across all levels in the competitive swim program. This role contributes to a positive team culture by designing and implementing effective practices, teaching proper technique, fostering sportsmanship, and supporting swimmers at meets to ensure a safe, engaging, and growth-oriented environment that aligns with the YMCA mission and values.
Lead and supervise age group and/or senior practices as assigned by the Head Coach to ensure consistent skill development, athlete safety, and adherence to training plans that promote individual and team improvement.
Collaborate with the Head Coach to design and deliver engaging, level-appropriate workouts that develop stroke technique, endurance, and race strategies, resulting in measurable swimmer progress and readiness for competition.
Write daily and weekly workout sets tailored to each age group and skill level to provide balanced training cycles that build confidence, promote improvement, and maintain athlete motivation.
Observe swimmers during practice and competition, providing coaching and constructive feedback and stroke instruction to enhance performance, correct inefficiencies, and encourage continued personal growth. Communicate progress with parents and the Head Coach to ensure alignment and transparency.
Attend scheduled swim meets, including travel events, and assist with entries, timing, and team coordination to ensure smooth operations and positive athlete experiences at competitions.
Prepare swimmers for races through structured warm-ups, race strategy discussions, and post-race feedback to reinforce learning, improve performance, and strengthen team cohesion.
Follow all YMCA, USA Swimming, and league rules, regulations, and safety protocols to maintain a safe, inclusive, and compliant environment for all athletes and spectators.
Accountability: Takes ownership of decisions, actions, and results. Follows through on commitments and accepts responsibility. Completes assigned tasks on time and accepts feedback without defensiveness. Adheres to established policies and procedures.
Teamwork and
Collaboration: Works cooperatively with others, sharing ideas and supporting team goals to create a cohesive and motivated swim program environment.
Leadership: Models YMCA core values, provides positive guidance and motivation, and demonstrates ethical conduct to influence others toward excellence in and out of the pool.
Candidates must have previous competitive swimming or coaching experience and current CPR, First Aid, and SafeSport certifications. Knowledge of swim stroke mechanics and training cycles is required.
Market context
Assistant swim coach openings in Wisconsin often reflect steady demand from youth clubs, schools, and community programs that need support for practices, technique work, and meet preparation. These roles are competitive because employers usually want prior competitive swimming or coaching experience plus current CPR, First Aid, and SafeSport certifications; strong stroke-mechanics knowledge and an understanding of training cycles can help you stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform, then confirm your certifications and coaching experience before applying.
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