Senior Group Assistant / Age Group Swim Coach

Senior Group Assistant / Age Group Swim Coach
📍 Location: Lakota Family YMCA, 6703 Yankee Road, Liberty Township, OH 45044
🕒 Job Type: Part-Time
📋 Reports to: Head Coach

The Lakota Family YMCA is hiring a passionate and skilled Senior Group Assistant / Age Group Swim Coach to lead practices, support competitive development, and build a strong team culture. This is a great opportunity for an energetic coach who enjoys working with youth and is excited to contribute to a values-driven aquatic program.

• Lead one or more age group swim practices, aligned with training goals and swimmer development.

• Assist the Head Coach with Senior Group practices, helping high-level athletes grow in and out of the pool.

• Design and deliver structured season plans and daily workouts for age group swimmers.

• Offer individual feedback to athletes on technique, form, and race strategies.

• Attend swim meets and practices consistently throughout the season.

• Communicate regularly and clearly with swimmers, parents, and fellow coaches.

• Promote an environment that reflects YMCA values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.

• Model safety and professionalism while enforcing all YMCA policies and emergency protocols.

• Minimum age: 18

• Must pass a background check per YMCA guidelines

• Ability to obtain YMCA swim coach certification (or currently certified)

• Ability to obtain and maintain the following (training may be provided):

  • Lifeguard Certification

  • CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer

  • First Aid Certification

• Prior coaching experience with age group swimmers strongly preferred

• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills

• Competitive swimming background is a plus

• Commitment to long-term swimmer development and fostering a love for the sport

• Competitive hourly compensation based on experience and certifications

• Opportunities for professional development, certification training, and coaching advancement

• A team-oriented, mission-driven work environment with a focus on youth success and safety

📧 Send your resume to: AJ.Mann@LakotaYMCA.com
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Early applications encouraged.