YMCA Swim Program Director

7 days ago


Lake Zurich, Illinois, United States YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago Full time

The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Swim Program Director to lead our swim team and assistant coach. The salary for this position starts at $16.34+ per hour, with opportunities to grow within the organization.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

  • Overseeing the development and implementation of practices that promote the growth and improvement of swim team participants.
  • Cultivating collaborative relationships with swimmers and parents to create a positive experience.
  • Ensuring the physical and emotional health and safety of swimmers by being safety conscious and evaluating situations for potential risks.
  • Preparing for meets and other special events, including coordinating suits and uniforms and supervising swim team members.

To be successful in this role, you must have:

  • A USA Swimming certification.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent with prior experience in competitive swimming.
  • Proficiency in swimming and safety skills.
  • Ability to motivate and educate participants.
  • Mental capability to handle dangerous situations to ensure the safety of all swimmers.
  • Strong computer skills.

You will also need to actively participate in obtaining further water safety certifications and attend all in-service trainings and staff meetings as scheduled.



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