YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago·Crystal Lake, Illinois
The Assistant Coach facilitates swim team development by leading practices, mentoring swimmers, and designing training programs in collaboration with the Head Coach. They also ensure participant safety at the pool and during meets while maintaining clear communication with families.
As a Swim Team Assistant Coach, you will be responsible for promoting and developing the YMCA swim team by facilitating the growth and improvement of swim team participants and creating a positive experience for participants and their families. This includes coordinating with the Head Coach to develop and implement practices, engaging participants and families to meet their needs, preparing for meets and other special events and ensuring the safety of participants.
Salary is $18.00 per hour
Coaching/Participant Experience
Coaches, trains and mentors swimmers to foster development, maximize swimming performance, and teach appropriate swimming techniques.
Leads swim team practices developed by Head Coach and assists Head Coach with design of training programs. Engages swimmers and parents to cultivate collaborative relationships. Modifies and customizes workouts to match swimmer skill levels. Provides feedback to swimmers and parents to facilitate improvement, refine abilities and prevent injury.
Captures and records swimming times to track progress and determine meet eligibility
Safety
Ensures the physical and emotional health and safety of swimmers by being safety conscious, following all established YMCA standards and critically evaluating situations for potential risks.
Ensures compliance with established rules and regulations to ensure safety. Monitors swimmers and the pool and provides corrective coaching and intervention as necessary.
Continued Education & Training
Actively participates in obtaining further water safety certifications.
Attends all in-service trainings and staff meetings as scheduled by supervisor or center leadership team.
Maintains job-related certifications and documents completion of certifications in the Human Resources Information System
Must be at least 16 years of age.
USA Swimming certified
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent with prior experience with competitive swimming experience.
Must be proficient in swimming and safety skills.
Must have ability to motivate and educate participants.
Must be mentally capable to handle dangerous situations in order to assure the safety of all swimmers.
Strong computer skills required.
Candidates must be at least 16 years old, hold a high school diploma, and possess USA Swimming certification. Prior competitive swimming experience and strong proficiency in swimming and safety skills are required.
Market context
In Illinois, swim team assistant coach openings often draw interest from candidates with current safety certifications and youth coaching experience, especially during active program seasons. This role is competitive because employers typically look for CPR for Professional Rescuers, AED, Basic First Aid, STSC, a clear USAS Athlete Protection background check, and the ability to demonstrate swim instructor skills. Before applying, confirm your certifications are current and note that the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, which can save you research time.
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