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ASSISTANT SWIM COACH

YMCA of Columbia-Willamette
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 23 Jun 2026

About the role

Description

Do you have experience in competitive swimming?Want to learn how to lead a team of youth swimmers?Are you a team player?  Are you 16 or older?Become an Assistant Swim Coach at the YMCA!Why should you apply?
  • Free Household Gym Membership
  • Free Group Fitness Classes
  • Free Pool Access
  • Free HydroMassage (for those over 18)
  • Program Discounts
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
  • Opportunities for Growth/Leadership
  • Build your Resume
  • Work with your friends
  • Engage with your community
  • Flexible working hours (part time - up to 30 hrs/week) based on your availability

What would you be doing?

  • Leading by example - using your training to perform rescues in and around the pool
  • Assisting in preparation of the swim team area for workout
  • Assisting with appropriate stretching and warm-up/cool-down activities
  • Assisting with maintaining safety and discipline during workouts and meets
  • Assisting in responding to the individual needs of participants
  • Assisting in providing a variety of demonstration, explanation, and practice and skill correction during each workout
  • Assisting in effective communication with athletes and parents in a friendly manner and providing appropriate encouragement
  • Teaching swimming lessons according the YMCA Swim Lessons curriculum
  • Being a positive role model for youths in your community
  • Upholding the YMCA Policies and Standards 

Requirements

  • Must be 18 or older
  • Must have 2 years of experience in competitive swimming
  • Must have a minimum of current CPR/First Aid OR Lifeguard Certification
  • Maintains a current Safety Training for Swim Coaches Certification (or Lifeguard Certification)
  • Must possess YMCA of the USA Coaches Certification and USA Swimming Certification (or achieve within 30 days)
  • Must pass YMCA and USA Swimming background checks

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