Swim Team Year Round Coach at Young Mens Christian Association

Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jan, 26

Salary

20.0

Posted On

19 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Coaching, Communication, Leadership, Organizational Skills, Teamwork, Safety, Technique Instruction, Motivation, Record Keeping, Collaboration, Discipline, Sportsmanship, Inclusivity, Planning, Endurance Training, Youth Development

Industry

Description

Job Details Job Location: Orangeburg County YMCA - Orangeburg, SC Position Type: Part Time Salary Range: $15.00 - $20.00 Hourly Description Position Summary: The Swim Team Coach is responsible for developing and leading a competitive and inclusive swim team program that emphasizes skill development, teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship. The coach will design practices, provide technique instruction, motivate swimmers, and manage meet participation while ensuring safety and promoting the values of the organization. Essential Functions: Plan, organize, and conduct practices for all swim team levels, focusing on stroke development, endurance, and performance. Create a season training plan that prepares athletes for local, regional, and national competition as appropriate. Supervise swimmers to ensure safety and discipline during practices and competitions. Attend and coach at swim meets; manage team entries, warm-ups, and race strategy. Communicate regularly with swimmers, parents, and staff regarding practice schedules, meets, expectations, and swimmer progress. Foster a positive and encouraging team environment that supports youth development. Maintain accurate records including attendance, meet results, and swimmer times. Ensure compliance with USA Swimming, YMCA, or league regulations and safety protocols. Collaborate with other coaches, lifeguards, and facility staff to support the aquatics program as needed. Serve as a role model by demonstrating the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Perform other duties as assigned. YMCA COMPETENCIES: Mission Advancement - Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising. Collaboration - Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others. Operational Effectiveness - Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members. Personal Growth - Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology. Qualifications Minimum age: 18 High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred. Competitive swimming and/or prior coaching experience required. USA Swimming Coach Certification or YMCA Swim Coach Certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire). CPR, First Aid, AED and Oxygen completed within 60 days of hire. Child Abuse Prevention, Bloodborne Pathogens and Sexual Harassment training completed within 30 days of hire. Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills. Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays to accommodate swim team practices and competitions. WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to perform all physical requirements of the position, including walking, standing, bending, reaching and lifting up to 50 lbs. at a time.

Responsibilities

The Swim Team Coach is responsible for developing and leading a competitive swim team program. This includes planning practices, supervising swimmers, and managing meet participation while ensuring safety and promoting organizational values.