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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 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...

Assistant Aquatics Director (Full-Time) – Camp Courageous Location: Monticello, IA Job Type: Full-Time, Year-Round Schedule: Includes evenings and weekends Pay: Competitive, based on experience Position Overview Camp Courageous is seeking a Full-Time Assistant Aquatics Director to support the Aquatics Director in overseeing the daily operations, safety, and programming of the Aquatic Center and waterfront areas. The Assistant Aquatics Director helps develop and implement swim programs, maintain facilities, and ensure a safe, inclusive aquatic environment for campers, staff, and community participants. Key Responsibilities Support planning and facilitation of aquatic programs tailored to camper groups and weekly themes Assist in ensuring the highest standards of safety across all aquatic and waterfront areas; proactively identify and report hazards Maintain a consistent cleaning and maintenance schedule for aquatic facilities Support and...

Job description Aquatics Director (Full-Time) – Camp Courageous Location: Monticello, IA Job Type: Full-Time, Year-Round Schedule: Includes evenings and weekends Pay: Competitive, based on experience Position Overview Camp Courageous is seeking a Full-Time Aquatics Director to lead a dynamic, inclusive aquatics program serving both the public and campers with disabilities. This role oversees public pool programming, camper aquatics, swim instruction, and lifeguard staff while ensuring a safe, welcoming, and high-quality aquatic experience.   Key Responsibilities Aquatics Programs & Instruction Develop and lead Learn-to-Swim programs for children and adults Teach swim lessons and aquatic skills as needed Lead water aerobics and aquatic fitness classes Oversee public pool programming, including lap swim and open swim Plan and lead aquatics programming for campers with disabilities , adapting activities as needed Staff...

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. ·...