Assistant Swim Coach

About US: Timm Swimm Inc. dba Danvers YMCA Dolfins is entering in their fourth season as a

year-round competitive Swim Team. We are predominately a 13 & Under technique-based swim

program with three practice groups: Junior Academy (6-12), Academy White (7-12), Academy

Red (9-13). The Dolfins practice out of the Danvers Community YMCA and Gordon College

locations. With the backing of the Swimm with Timm swim lesson program, they have rapidly

expanded the Academy since it was initiated in 2020 to approximately 85 members. We are

seeking a Head Developmental Coach to help support the next phase of the program as we

continue to grow and evolve the program for the 2024-2025 season. We will also provide

training and familiarity with Swimm with Timm’s Advanced Beginner, Intermediate, and

Advanced curriculums. Opportunities to teach these levels may be available for additional

income.

About Timm Swimm Inc. dba Swimm with Timm: We teach more than just water safety; we are

a skill-based swim lesson program not an aged-based program. All of our group lessons have a

very small student-to-instructor ratio so we can focus on teaching to each student’s individual

needs. We are designed to develop the confidence for kids to continue to grow beyond just the

basics of swimming We keep kids moving and make learning fun because everyone should

know the correct way to swim We have outstanding employee reviews and unparalleled

student retention in our swim programs With a steady waiting list of students, we can help

more individuals swim smarter, not harder with more Swim Instructors Swimm with Timm

currently operates through Choice Fitness’ Peabody, Methuen and Salisbury locations.

About YOU: You love everything about developing the swim skills of kids of all ages and want to

be part of a growing program The Head Developmental Swim Coach has a few years of

coaching experience already and is ready to take on more responsibility as they develop their

career supporting our existing Head Swim Coach. Must have or be willing to obtain USA

Swimming and YMCA Principles of Competitive Swimming and Diving certifications within the

first six months of employment.

Summary

The Assistant Swim Coach helps oversee the development and strategy of the swim team. Maintains constant supervision of students at all times to ensure safety. May encourage positive and nurturing relationships with parents and caregivers. Promotes and supports the potential of all students in the program.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Maintains constant supervision of students, identifies students who need assistance,and supports students as necessary to ensure a positive learning environment
• Adheres to policies and procedures in organizational guidelines
• Maintains positive relationships with parents, caregivers, and other staff
• Attends and coaches swim team practices and meets

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 1-3 years swim team experience
• Must have or be able to obtain CPR, AED, First Aid, and Life-guarding Certificate
• Must have or be able to obtain USA Swimming Coach Membership
• Reliable transportation to travel between locations

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3-5 years of experience on a competitive swim team
• 1-3 years of experience as a swim instructor

Work Environment

The Swim Instructor must remain indoors at a facility pool with water and air temperatures of 75 degrees or higher at all times. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to chemicals and fumes.

Physical Demands

Walks, runs, sits, stands, bends, lifts, swims and moves continually during working hours; is subject to lifting over 50 pounds. Must remain alert and able to recognize distress signals.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a Part-time position and hours will vary; evenings and weekends are required.

Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.