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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