Age Group Coach - Swim Team

YMCA of Greater Brandywine • Coatesville, PA

2d • $16 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Assists in managing the implementation, development and delivery of the Competitive Swim program. Recruits, trains and supports assigned staff and volunteers. Additional responsibilities include hiring and training of staff; curriculum development; budget control; and adhering to all regulatory and Association standards. The Associate Head Swim Coach leads the Swim Team in providing a safe environment and provides leadership in expanding Swim Team programming.

Requirements

• Competitive Swimming Experience for a minimum of 5 years preferred
• Current Lifeguard certifications or obtain certification within 30 days of hire
• Must have at least 5 years of coaching experience with swimmers of all ages
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• YMCA and USA swimming coaches’ credential or obtain certification within 30 days of hire
• Ability to demonstrate all swim strokes
• Ability to direct programs through supervision of volunteers and staff required
• Must be fluent in spoken and written English
• Obtain and maintain all new hire certifications and trainings within 90 days of hire
• Display a positive and professional attitude and possess strong interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and coach age group (12 and Under – mini, level 3, level 2) programming: Communicate with 12 and Under members and parents on a regular basis
• Assist Director of Competitive Aquatics with building a season plan (including meets) and work with Director of Competitive Aquatics to implement
• Assist Director of Competitive Aquatics in maintaining team database and all 12 and Under meet entries
• Assist Director of Competitive Aquatics with staff age group accordingly to need as well as training
• Assist Director of Competitive Aquatics with administration duties such as account management, LSC/USA registrations, USA programs implementation
• Assist Director of Competitive Aquatics with vision and plan of team and how to implement
• Assist Director of Competitive Aquatics as to what events should be attended and season plans according
• Develop and deliver a high quality, mission focused, YMCA age group competitive swim team program for youth ages 5-18.
• Manage coaching schedules and vacation schedules, ensuring coverage at all times
• Assist Director of Competitive Aquatics in offering a year-round program that includes YMCA short course and long course options as well as a competitive summer league.
• Assist in recruitment and retention of program participants.
• Develop and oversee the practice schedule of all levels, attend all meets and support the entire competitive program.
• Facilitating summer swim program
• Create new opportunities for our athletes to improve the experience
• Manage and organize participation, registration and logistics of swimmers at all swim meets.
• Creating home swim meets, meet manager duties, as well as team entries
• Create and organize volunteers for events and being point of contact for volunteer communication for our dual meets.
• Teach and instruct participants through use of an appropriate curriculum that addresses the skill levels of all participants and assures the program is inclusive and welcoming for all.
• Follow association guidelines related to budget, travel and meet participation. Refer to budget manual, personnel manual and supervisor for specific clarification as needed.
• Coordinates vacation outside of the competitive season responsibilities.
• Assists with annual campaign activities.
• Ensures compliance with all YGBW policies and standard operating procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free family YMCA membership, including outdoor pools
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid holidays
• plentiful PTO for full-time employees
• Babysitting while you work (up to 4 hours per day)
• Generous program discounts on childcare, camp, youth sports, swimming lessons and more!
• 12% employer contribution to retirement savings upon reaching eligibility
• optional 403B retirement savings plan upon hire
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continuing education reimbursement
• tuition discounts with Chestnut Hill College and Immaculata University
• Career development and paid training
• Unlimited referral bonus beginning at $300.00

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level