Assistant Swim Coach-Aiken

Overview

Support Champions. Build Community. Grow Potential. Are you passionate about swimming and love helping young athletes thrive? The YMCA of Greater Augusta is hiring a Swim Team Assistant Coach to work alongside our Head Coach in developing confident, skilled, and motivated swimmers. This is a great opportunity to support youth development while modeling YMCA core values.

• Assist the Head Coach with leading structured and engaging swim practices.
• Provide direct instruction and feedback to swimmers of all skill levels.
• Coach at swim meets—helping with warm-ups, relays, and on-deck support.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and team-focused environment that reflects YMCA values.
• Communicate with swimmers, parents, and YMCA staff regarding schedules and progress.
• Stay up to date with current coaching techniques and best practices.
• Be ready to jump in (literally and figuratively) to help where needed on deck and in the water.

• Age 18 or older.
• Previous experience as a swim coach or competitive swimmer.
• Strong knowledge of swim strokes, technique, and conditioning.
• Ability to work with swimmers of all ages and abilities in a team setting.
• Effective communicator with a positive, supportive coaching style.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and travel for meets.
• Current (or willing to obtain within 60 days): CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications.
• USA Swimming Coach certification preferred.

• Regular movement on pool decks (indoor and seasonal outdoor environments).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Must remain alert and safety-focused at all times.

At the YMCA, you ll do meaningful work every day. As a Swim Team Assistant Coach, you ll help youth reach their full potential, support a culture of inclusion and growth, and contribute to a program that strengthens our community through sport and values-based coaching.

We are proud to be a diverse, inclusive, and drug-free workplace.