Head Swim Team Coach

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago
vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 403(b)
United States, Illinois, Lake Zurich
1025 North Old McHenry Road (Show on map)
May 05, 2025
Description Dive into Excellence: Lead, Inspire, and Grow with the YMCA Swim Team - Foglia YMCA is now hiring a year-round Head Swim Team Coach and Assistant Coach! As a Swim Team 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 range starts at $16.34+ per hour based on qualifications with opportunities to grow within the organization Our staff is the Y's greatest asset. Our teams provide valuable skills, knowledge, and passion that is essential to the contribution and positive impact in our communities, which is why we offer Y employees numerous perks and benefits, including: We offer salaries that reflect your skills, experience, and the value you bring to our team. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans for eligible employees, along with access to wellness programs, mental health resources, and a family gym membership. Generous paid time off (PTO), including paid holidays. We also offer flexible work hours to help you balance your personal and professional life. 403(b) plan with company contributions for eligible employees after 2 years of service to help you plan for your future. Opportunities for continuous learning through workshops and training programs. A supportive work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and respected. Discounts on programs, employee assistance programs, and company-sponsored events. What you'll do: Coaching/Participant Experience Coaches, trains and mentor 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 Meet Preparation and Execution Stays abreast of meet rules and guidelines to ensure compliance with standards Assists with the submission of meet entries Assists with the coordination of suits and uniforms Supervises swim team members at meets and other team functions Cooperates with swim team volunteers, officials, scorekeepers and timers 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 How you'll do it: 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. Child Abuse Prevention -Supports the YMCA's commitment to child abuse prevention by: Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor Completing all child abuse prevention training as required IND1 Qualifications Behaviors Leader - Inspires teammates to follow them Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Motivations Growth Opportunities - Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility Ability to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Self-Starter - Inspired to perform without outside help Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. 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