YMCA of Greater Des Moines

The Y is More Than a Place, We're a Purpose

The Y is the leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community by connecting people to their potential, purpose and each other. With four locations, the YMCA of Greater Des Moines provides spaces to play, to learn, to be healthy, to eat well and to give back. Everything the Y does is in service of making sure people and communities thrive.

Swimming at the Y is a fun, family friendly way to learn life-saving skills and participate in a healthy lifelong activity that anyone can learn. Our swimming programs are offered by skill level and are taught by trained professionals so that everyone from 6-months to older adults can have a fun and safe experience in the water.

Feb 18, 2026  
Take Your Career and the Team to the Next Level! Great opportunity for a motivated coach to lead a year round team at an AMAZING Aquatic Facility that features an Olympic-sized Pool! POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for planning, managing, and directing the swim team at the Wellmark YMCA and for ensuring the safety of participants while operating within the policies, procedures, and practices of the YMCA of Greater Des Moines. This position will need to coach, lead and motivate athletes in practice groups and at meets, promoting improvement and growth. In addition, this full-time position’s off-deck responsibilities will include administrative and operational tasks vital to team management, growth and culture. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Hire, supervise, train and direct assistant coaches.  In conjunction with the supervisor, prepare season training plans/themes/focus and develop team events.  Plan, write, schedule, and direct all team practices...
YMCA of Greater Des Moines Des Moines, IA, USA Full time