Masters Swim Team Coach - Jorgensen Family YMCA
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YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN, US
Summary
The coach is responsible for planning, directing, and attending all swim team practices, meets, and functions. They must also build authentic relationships with members and ensure a safe, positive environment for all participants.
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 Jorgensen Family YMCA and Jackson R. Lehman YMCA are seeking part-time Masters Swim Team Coaches to work with adult swimmers (18+) of diverse skill levels, helping them develop their abilities throughout 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 18 years of age.
- High school graduate or 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:
- Practice: Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:00am-7:15am
- Availability 1 Saturday every 1-2 months 7:10am -8:30am
Pool Location: Jorgensen Family YMCA, 10313 Aboite Center Rd. Fort Wayne, IN 46804
The Y has been around for over 150 years changing lives in our communities. The YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne opened its first location in 1858, since opening 11 branches in 4 different counties. We help our communites with our urban, suburban, resident camp, child care sites, and youth outreach branches with a wide range of programs for Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.
Founded
1858
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Fort Wayne, IN
The Y has been around for over 150 years changing lives in our communities. The YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne opened its first location in 1858, since opening 11 branches in 4 different counties. We help our communites with our urban, suburban, resident camp, child care sites, and youth outreach branches with a wide range of programs for Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.
Founded
1858
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Fort Wayne, IN
