Coach - Swim Team

Embark on a Journey of Impactful Adventure

Assists in managing the implementation, development and delivery of the Competitive Swim program. Supports assigned staff and volunteers. Additional responsibilities include training of staff; curriculum development; and adhering to all regulatory and Association standards. The Age Group Swim Coach leads the Swim Team in providing a safe environment and provides leadership in expanding Swim Team programming.

Who Are We?

The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) was named a 2026 Top Workplace by The Philadelphia Inquirer for the third consecutive year. An association of nine YMCAs serving Chester County, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is a non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child, promoting healthy living, and fostering social responsibility through life-changing programs for all.

Perks & Benefits

• Free family YMCA membership, including outdoor pools
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with paid holidays and plentiful PTO for full-time employees
• Babysitting while you work (up to 4 hours per day)
• Generous program discounts on childcare, camp, youth sports, swimming lessons and more!
• 12% employer contribution to retirement savings upon reaching eligibility and optional 403B retirement savings plan upon hire.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continuing education reimbursement, tuition discounts with Chestnut Hill College and Immaculata University
• Career development and paid training
• Unlimited referral bonus beginning at $300.00

What You'll Do

• Oversees and coaches age group (12 and Under - mini, level 3, level 2) programming.

• Communicate with 12 and Under members and parents on a regular basis

• Assists Director of Competitive Aquatics or Associate Head Coach

• with building a season plan (including meets) and work with Director of Competitive Aquatics to implement

• in maintaining team database and all 12 and Under meet entries

• training of junior coaches and assistant coaches

• administration duties such as account management

• as to what events should be attended and season plans according

• manage coaching schedules and vacation schedules, ensuring coverage at all times

• in offering a year-round program that includes YMCA short course and long course options as well as a competitive summer league.

• assist in recruitment and retention of program participants.

• develop and oversee the practice schedule of all levels, attend all meets and support the entire competitive program.

• Facilitates summer swim program

• Manages and organize participation, registration and logistics of swimmers at dual meets.

• Creates home swim meets, meet manager duties, as well as team entries

• Creates and organizes volunteers for events and being point of contact for volunteer communication for our dual meets

• Teaches and instructs participants through use of an appropriate curriculum that addresses the skill levels of all participants and assures the program is inclusive and welcoming for all.

• Coordinates vacation outside of the competitive season responsibilities.

• Assists with annual campaign activities.