YMCA of Metropolitan Washington·Bethesda, Maryland
The swim coach is responsible for designing and delivering competitive swimming practice sessions while ensuring the safety of all participants. They will evaluate stroke techniques and provide positive, corrective feedback to swimmers to support their development.
The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is one of the largest charities in the DC area. The Y serves as an anchor in the community offering programs and services encompassing youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is a leading nonprofit organization that has a strong commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. The Y is a cause driven organization that offers tremendous opportunities to make a difference. We invite you to join us in this amazing work to develop your skills, to realize your leadership potential and discover a career that is so much more than a job.
About the Job If you are passionate about teaching kids, and the sport of swimming, then the YMCA is the right place for you. We are looking for a fun an energetic swim coach to provide supervision and direction for a safe, positive, and organized competitive swimming program. The swim coach will follow the philosophy and goals of the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington aquatic program, which support youth development in spirit, mind, and body by strengthening family support and encourage social responsibility.
Some of the exciting tasks you will do as a Swim Coach include but are not limited to: Ensures adequate safety procedures are in place for all practices times Designs and delivers practice sessions that teach competitive swimming stroke skills and train swimmers in preparation for competition Evaluates stroke technique of all team members Provide continuous, positive corrective feedback to students and parents on their swimming efforts. Attends and participates in the YMCA swim team program, meetings, and trainings Attends parent meetings, competitions and other team activities Qualifications and Skills: Must be 17 years of age Current YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguard certification Current CPR and First Aid certifications Obtain YMCA Swim Coach Certification within three (3) months of hire Will be required to complete the YMCA Principles of YMCA Competitive Swimming and Diving within first year of employment Obtain ASCA (American Swimming Coaches Association) level 1 certification- The Foundations of Coaching within first year of employment Working Conditions: Must have the physical ability to meet all prerequisites for Lifeguarding Must be able to lift and move around objects of 40 pounds or more Must be able to stand or sit on the pool deck for up to 4 hours Must be able to actively teach the YMCA competitive swim program in the water Must be able to communicate clearly with both children and adults Ability to see and hear participants in distress or asking for assistance We offer the following benefits: We appreciate your talents, hard work and professional dedication and will reward you with a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including a 10% employer-funded retirement plan. In addition, we provide 403(b) employee retirement savings plan; free YMCA membership; numerous professional development opportunities; an exciting and collaborative work environment; and the ability to work with creative, talented and diverse individuals.
Candidates must be at least 17 years old and hold current Lifeguard, CPR, and First Aid certifications. Additional certifications, such as YMCA Swim Coach and ASCA Level 1, must be obtained within the first year of employment.
Market context
Swim coach roles in Maryland typically value candidates who can combine instruction, pool safety, and dependable communication with swimmers and families. This YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase position requires current Lifeguard, CPR, and First Aid certifications, while YMCA Swim Coach and ASCA Level 1 credentials can be earned within the first year; membership and retirement benefits may strengthen its overall package. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits from the original description to save research time, then verify certification dates before applying.