Swim Team Coach- Western Location

Our Promise:

Ensure every youth and teen we serve is on a pathway to success
Improve the health and wellbeing of every individual and family we serve
Unite communities and inspire service to others

Benefits & Perks:

12% Employer-Funded Retirement Plan upon meeting eligibility
Learning and development workshops
Career advancement opportunities
Staff Discounts on Programs & Services and more!

Rate of pay: $15.00 – $19.00. Final compensation is based on factors such as skills, qualifications, and experience.

Essential Responsibilities

• Engage students & members in a way that builds sustainable relationships of trust through open & interactive communication.


• Interact with swimmers, family members, Y members, guests & volunteers in a way that demonstrates the Y Mission & Values while supporting a culture of excellent customer service.


• Arrive to practices, swim meets & trainings in a timely manner to ensure lanes & supplies are prepared for swimmers.


• Mentor other coaches to enhance their knowledge and foster a sense of belonging.


• Maintain positive communications between YMCA, coaches, and Swim Team Parents


• Design and deliver practice sessions that teach competitive swimming stroke skills and train swimmers in preparation for competition.


• Create a positive program environment with encouragement, goal setting and positive reinforcement.


• Support in all development of the swim team program while providing a culturally balanced program fitting the community's needs.


• Maintain rosters and attendance records for all age groups within the program.


• Evaluate team members and record progress.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to serve a diverse community.


• Minimum age of 18.


• Incumbents should have at least three years of competitive swimming coaching and/or instructional experience.


• Must be knowledgeable in a variety of techniques; be flexible, patient, enthusiastic and well organized.


• Ability to complete certifications in CPR, First Aid, Lifeguarding, Coaches Safety Training for Swim Coaches as well as Principles of YMCA Competitive Swimming & Diving within six months of employment.


• At least 20/25 or 20/25 corrected vision and free of permanent eye abnormalities. If required, wearing corrective lenses will be required to assure at least 20/25 vision while on duty as a lifeguard.

Preferred Qualifications

• Multi-lingual skills


• YMCA Team Leader or Multi-team/Branch Leader certification preferred

The YMCA of Delaware is an equal opportunity employer.  The Y maintains a work environment in which staff are treated fairly and with respect and in which discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated.  In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit,  hire, promote and evaluate all applicants and staff without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, domestic or sexual violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.   Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.