Head Swim Coach (Part-time) - 2026 - 2027 Swim Season Job at Sewickley Valley YMCA, Sewickley, PA

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  • Sewickley Valley YMCA
  • Sewickley, PA

Job Description

Head Swim Coach (Part-time) - 2026 – 2027 Swim Season

Head Swim Coach (Part-Time)

2026–2027 YMCA Swim Season

The YMCA is seeking a motivated and organized Head Swim Coach to lead our competitive swim team for the 2026–2027 season. This role supports youth development through high‑quality coaching, positive leadership, and YMCA core values.

Responsibilities include coaching swimmers ages 6–18, leading practices, managing swim meet entries and deadlines, communicating with families, staff, assistant coaches, and attending meets (mostly Saturdays and occasionally Sundays).

Key Responsibilities

  • Coach and develop swimmers ages 6–18 , focusing on skill progression, sportsmanship, and teamwork.
  • Plan and lead swim practices according to the seasonal schedule.
  • Communicate effectively with swimmers, parents, assistant coaches, parent board members, and YMCA staff.
  • Prepare and submit swim meet entries by required deadlines.
  • Coordinate and attend swim meets, typically on Saturdays (some Sundays)
  • Utilize team management software and assist with swim team website administration

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Strong knowledge of competitive swimming techniques and training principles
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational and time-management abilities
  • Ability to work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and families.

Preferred Qualifications

  • CPR and Lifeguard Certification
  • Experience with SportsEngine (formerly TeamUnify) software
  • Previous experience coaching or participating with a YMCA swim team.

Schedule & Compensation

  • Pay: $20 per hour
  • Hours: Up to 20 hours per week during swim meet weeks
  • Season: October 2026 – March 2027

Practice Schedule

  • Monday & Wednesday: 5:00 – 7:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 5:00 – 5:45 PM and 6:30 – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday: 5:00 – 7:30 PM (begins in November)
  • Friday: 5:00 – 7:00 PM

Meet Schedule

  • Meets are typically held on Saturdays , with occasional Sunday meets.

A FREE YMCA Membership is included for the employees while they are actively employed.

All positions require the ability to obtain PA State Police, PA Child Abuse History, FBI Fingerprint and National Sex Offenders Registry Clearances. If you do not have current clearances (within six months of hire) the Y will help you obtain them.

The Sewickley Valley YMCA is a drug free workplace and is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity prohibiting discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

The Sewickley Valley YMCA is a smoke-free, vape-free, alcohol-free and drug-free environment.

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Part time, Seasonal work, Weekend work

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