Swim Team Coach - Shady Grove YMCA

• The Shady Grove Family YMCA is looking for an experienced, motivated, and reliable swim team coach to help mentor and encourage our swim team participants.
• This position starts at $15.00 per hour.
• DUTIES of a Swim Team Coach This position is responsible for providing workouts, instructions, motivation, and support to our swim team.
• Focus should be on creating a safe and fun environment.
• This position serves as the primary coach on deck during team practices and is expected to lead practices 2-4 nights a week.
• QUALIFICATIONS of Swim Team Coach Current Professional CPR, AED and First Aid and YMCA/or American Red Cross Lifeguard/or Ellis certification are required as well as the ability to perform all four strokes (backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly and freestyle).
• YMCA Swim Instructor or WSI, current O2 certification, and competitive swimming experience are desired as well as experience coaching and managing team practices several days a week.
• Qualified candidates should have a strong sense of teamwork and ability to collaborate with other coaches and team leaders.

Who We Are

The YMCA of Greater Richmond stands committed to creating a work environment comprised of individuals from diverse socio-economic, racial, ethnic, religious, and national origins. We believe in nurturing the potential of all staff and are dedicated to the ongoing professional development of talent. We believe a diverse and inclusive work community is essential to fulfilling our mission of being open to all. The Y is a cause-driven organization focused on strengthening our community. The principles that guide us in our work are our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.