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La Crosse Area Family YMCA

Wave Swim Team Coach

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A Coach works with individual athletes or with sports teams to develop skills and improve teamwork and competitive performance. Runs practice sessions and physical conditioning programs; assesses the strengths and weaknesses of players; plans strategies for games; motivates and encourage players and teaches good sportsmanship.

$40,274 / year median in Wisconsin

+11% projected growth

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Job Information Date Opened 08/01/2025 Job Type Part time Industry Nonprofit Charitable Organizations Work Experience 1-3 years Salary $13.50 - $15.00 City La Crosse State/Province Wisconsin Country United States Zip/Postal Code 54601 About Us The Y is the leading nonprofit committed to strengthening the community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose and each other. Working locally, we focus on supporting young people, improving health and well-being, and inspiring action in and across communities. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives and generations, we ensure that we all have access to the opportunities, relationships and resources necessary to learn, grow and thrive. Job Description If you are passionate about developing youth through teamwork, competition, fun, and swimming, join our team as a Swim Team Coach for our competitive youth swim team, The Wave. We are looking for coaches for all five of our training groups.
Responsibilities:
Understand the important impact teaching a strong foundation of competitive strokes have on a swimmer's career, give corrective feedback in practice and at swim meets Nurture and motivate youth to realize their potential and achieve their goals at practice as well as swim meets
Hours:
Varying hours after 4:30pm (Monday through Friday) and some weekends for swim meets Requirements American Red Cross (or equivalent): Lifeguard Certification (certification can be obtained after being hired) CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Certification (certification can be obtained after being hired) Water Instructor Certification (preferred) Benefits FREE adult Y membership 50% discount on Y programs 403(b) retirement account 12% retirement after 2 years and 1,000 hours per year Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) An Equal Opportunity Employer