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POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for planning, managing, and directing the swim team at the Waukee Family 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: Prepare season training plans / themes / focus and develop team events.  Plan, write, schedule, and direct all team practices and meets.  Maintain proper records, team lists, and reports as needed.  Address member concerns by appointments and/or phone conversations. Relate to individual members on a professional basis at all times.  Hire, supervise, train and direct...

Position Title: Assistant Coach (Age Group Focus) Club: Bettendorf Aquatics Club (IA-BETT) Location: Bettendorf, Iowa Position Type: Part-Time (Afternoon/Evening & Weekends Required) Reports To: Head Coach Start Date: Open / Negotiable Club Overview / Position Summary Bettendorf Aquatics Club (IA-BETT) is a year-round, competitive USA Swimming–affiliated program located in eastern Iowa. With over 100 swimmers and growing rapidly, Bettendorf Aquatics Club is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Coach to lead and support swimmers approximately ages 5–12 while assisting with older practice groups. Our program is dedicated to developing athletes of all levels in a positive, athlete-centered environment. We emphasize technical development, long-term athlete growth, teamwork, and a lifelong love for the sport of swimming.  The ideal candidate is adaptable, team-oriented, and passionate about building technically sound, confident, and motivated...

Position Purpose:  As a  FOSS Swim Instructor  (actual title is Swim Teacher), you will make memorable moments for children of all ages by teaching life-swim skills in a fun, splashy, and safe environment. Have a passion for water? Come share your love of swimming with your community and FOSS will provide you with the training to confidently teach our Swim Path curriculum. This position allows you to lead the students in a structured, yet fun water-environment to develop their life enriching skills to provide a lifetime of confidence and safety around water. Our Learn to Swim program gives you the opportunity to instruct a variety of ages and skill sets to make swimming a safe and enjoyable sport. Bring your ability to improvise, play, and connect because laughter is an important part of our teaching method.    Why Our Team Members Love FOSS:  Splashy Culture : Our team members are the reason we have incredibly high customer satisfaction rates and...

Job Summary: This position will assist with the operations and programming for the Recreational Services Iowa Flyers Swim Club program. Responsibilities include coaching, program development and implementation, special event programming, and program scheduling. Position may supervise part-time staff and/or volunteer staff. Education: Bachelor’s degree in related field or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.   Qualifications: Required Qualifications ·         A bachelor’s degree in related field or an equivalent combination of related education and experience is necessary. ·         Related Experience (typically a minimum of 1 year). ·         Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques and ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner. ·         Must be a current USA Swimming registered coach. ·...