Description
YMCA OF THE ROSES JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Head Age Group Coach
FLSA Status: Non-exempt Job Grade: 6
Reports to: Executive Director and Head Coach Revision Date: 11/2025
Leadership Level: Leader Primary Function/Department: Aquatics
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to
strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The
Head Age Group Coach at the YMCA of the Roses creates a safe and positive atmosphere that
welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting and maintaining the safety of all aquatic facility
users in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of
strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are
open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and
embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a
catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full
potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Prepares and plans practices in accordance with the developmental and junior age
group team standards for scheduled practices. Primary coach of JR B squad and
assistant coach for Pre-Team, Advanced and Novice. Spends time alongside Head
Coach with Seniors and JR A.
2. Oversees 3-10 assistant coaches in both the Junior and Development Programs.
3. Assists Head Coach with the planning and facilitation of dryland sessions for various groups.
4. Develops, promotes, and manages the competitive swimming program in a manner consistent
with USA Swimming and YMCA standards.
5. Help to create new approaches to serve the needs of program participants.
6. Supervises the general facilities on-site (pool, pool deck, equipment storage, locker rooms)
as well as off-site for upkeep, cleanliness and proper usage during and following program
use.
7. Maintains proper records/department files.
8. Maintains constant supervision of swimmers, identifies swimmers who need assistance, and
supports swimmers as necessary to ensure a positive learning environment.
9. Attend team meets as directed by the Executive Director and Head Coach. Assist the team
in setup procedure and clean up procedure during home meets at their YMCA facility.
10. Attends team social functions, year-end banquets and assists with fundraising activities.
11. Under the direction of the Head Coach, seeks educational opportunities through the
National YMCA competitive Swimming Coaches Association and the American Swimming Coaches Association.
12. Adheres to program standards, including safety and cleanliness standards, and ensures
consistency with evidence-based practices. Relate to the individual swimmer on a personal
basis at practice, meets and other venues. Relate to parents concerns through individual
contact before or after practice.
13. Follow National YMCA philosophy of “Everybody Swims” no matter the outcome of a meet.
14. Complete all other required duties requested by the Executive Director or Head Coach.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum age of 18
No less than 2 years experience coaching similar Swim Teams
Certifications: CPR/AED/First Aid Certification, Lifeguarding and/or Coaches Safety
Certification.
USA and YMCA coach certification within 1 month of hire
Obtain a state police clearance, a child abuse clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance
Obtain Mandated Reporter Clearance
Complete all required trainings within 1 month of hire
Requirements
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions
Physically perform all skills required of a swim coach including but not limited to kneeling,
reaching, pushing, balancing, crouching, standing, pulling, grasping, repetitive motions,
stooping, walking, lifting, talking, hearing, digital dexterity, and driving a vehicle
Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and
anywhere around coaching area
Has good depth perception and field of vision
Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness
Be prepared to work in outside weather conditions during the season
