Swim Team Coach - Jackson R. Lehman YMCA

Job Description

Job Description

Dive into a Rewarding Career with YMCA Aquatics Team!

Are you passionate about water safety, fitness, and helping others develop new skills? The YMCA is looking for energetic, dedicated individuals to join our Aquatics team and make a splash in our community!

Why you’ll love the YMCA

As a part time staff member you will receive a free individual membership, or 50% off family membership, and 50% discounted programs for you and your household.

Other perks our Y employees enjoy:

• Personal Development: You’ll have many opportunities for free training and certifications, as well as opportunities to advance and potentially find a long-term career.
• Childcare: While working at a membership branch, up to four hours of Childwatch is offered during regular childwatch hours. All part-time employees also enjoy 50% discounted before and afterschool care and summer day camp options. (The Childwatch option is not available for those at Metro, Camp Potawatomi, YSB and anyone at an offsite facility during their work shift)
• Fulfillment: Experience a flexible schedule while working for a company that cares about you personally and is actively involved in our community!

Responsibilities

The Jackson R. Lehman Family are looking for a part-time Swim Team Coaches who will be responsible for developing the abilities of swimmers of various ages and diverse skill levels during the swim season.

• Connect: Build effective authentic relationships with members, swim participants and parents.
• Nurture: Ensure a safe and positive environment for the swim team participants.
• Lead: Plan, direct, and attend all swim team practices, meets, and functions.

Requirements

Candidates must be committed to contributing to the mission, culture, and values of the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne as well as:

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• 2 years of high school or the equivalent.
• Must have previous experience with competitive swimming as a coach and/or swimmer.
• Certification from the YMCA or other accredited association preferred (i.e., LGI and YMCA PYAL, etc.) or the willingness to become certified.
• Excellent communication, supervisory, and organizational skills.
• Excellent human relations skills and enthusiasm.
• Ability to relate to, welcome, and communicate with diverse groups of people regardless of age, race, economic status, religion, or cultural differences.

Salary: Part-time, $12.50-$13.00 hourly

Hours Available: Varies

Pool Location: Jackson R. Lehman Family YMCA 5680 YMCA Drive West, Fort Wayne IN 46835