Age Group Coach - Swim Team

Embark on a Journey of Impactful Adventure

Assists in managing the implementation, development and delivery of the Competitive Swim program. Recruits, trains and supports assigned staff and volunteers. Additional responsibilities include hiring and training of staff; curriculum development; budget control; and adhering to all regulatory and Association standards. The Associate Head 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

Overseeing and coach age group (12 and Under - mini, level 3, level 2) programming:

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

Assist Director of Competitive Aquatics:

• a. with building a season plan (including meets) and work with Director of Competitive Aquatics to implement
• b. in maintaining team database and all 12 and Under meet entries
• c. staff age group accordingly to need as well as training
• d. administration duties such as account management, LSC/USA registrations, USA programs implementation
• e. vision and plan of team and how to implement
• f. as to what events should be attended and season plans according
• g. develop and deliver a high quality, mission focused, YMCA age group competitive swim team program for youth ages 5-18.
• h. manage coaching schedules and vacation schedules, ensuring coverage at all times
• i. in offering a year-round program that includes YMCA short course and long course options as well as a competitive summer league.
• j. assist in recruitment and retention of program participants.
• k. develop and oversee the practice schedule of all levels, attend all meets and support the entire competitive program.
• Facilitating summer swim program
• Create new opportunities for our athletes to improve the experience
• Manage and organize participation, registration and logistics of swimmers at all swim meets.
• Creating home swim meets, meet manager duties, as well as team entries
• Create and organize volunteers for events and being point of contact for volunteer communication for our dual meets.
• Teach and instruct 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.
• Follow association guidelines related to budget, travel and meet participation. Refer to budget manual, personnel manual and supervisor for specific clarification as needed.
• Coordinates vacation outside of the competitive season responsibilities.
• Assists with annual campaign activities.
• Ensures compliance with all YGBW policies and standard operating procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.