Swim Coach

Responsibilities:

• Act as assistant coach for the Skagit Valley YMCA Aquatics (SVYA) swim team in the role of lead coach for multiple group practices Monday-Saturday and meets (generally once a month on weekends)
• Plan and writes workouts that are age and ability appropriate for each group.
• Develop and implement seasonal and long term plans for the progression of our age group program at all levels.
• Assist head coach and is fully involved in the organization and total well-being of the SVYA swim team by working with Head Coach in building team philosophy and attending all team functions.
• Act as supervisor/head coach representative in the absence of the head coach.
• Make independent decisions by using sound judgment, while acting in the best interests of the athletes and Skagit Y at all times.

You’ve got this, if you are:

• A minimum age 18.
• USA Swim Coach certification and/or ASCA Level 1 (or willingness to obtain)
• Able to work evenings and some weekends.
• Have a minimum of two years coaching experience preferred.
• Competitive swim experience preferred.
• Comprehensive technical knowledge of swimming and swimmer’s development.
• Strong sense of team building, sportsmanship and developing a safe environment for youth..
• Demonstrates ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.