Hurricane Assistant Swim Coach

MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA•Andover, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Swim Coach, under the supervision of the Head Swim Coach / Swim Team Director, provides safe, motivational and knowledgeable leadership to the members, volunteers and program participants. All Merrimack Valley YMCA staff will help champion a culture of service excellence and support and advocate the mission and values of the YMCA. Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you. All employees are mandated reporters and will adhere to the requirements outlined in the Child Abuse Prevention Policy and Procedures. Per our commitment to a safe environment and youth protection, you must attend required CAP and Safety/Risk Management Trainings each year.

Requirements

Current CPR, First Aid, and Coaches Safety Training Certifications
Ability to achieve “Principles of YMCA Competitive Swimming and Diving” certification within 6 months of hire
Must have at least 6 months of coaching or teaching experience
Must have good human relations skills to facilitate positive relationships with community agencies, staff, volunteers, parents, members and program participants
Able to stand/move while on shift for 4 – 5 hours on the pool deck without sitting.
Ability to perform on-deck demonstrations of skills.
Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Able to reach, bend, kneel and use /demonstrate aquatic training equipment.
Able to work and communicate clearly and effectively as part of a staff team both verbally and in writing.
Must remain flexible for job specific and general YMCA trainings and mandatory staff meetings.
Ability to learn our web-based team management system for meet entries, communication and record keeping.

Responsibilities

All coaches are expected to be on deck ten minutes prior to the start of their practice
Must pass all USA Swimming and YMCA Background checks and Child Protection Trainings
Must remain up to date with all required certifications and trainings
Each coach will be responsible for taking roll of the swimmers assigned to their practice group
Each coach is responsible for obtaining and recording their practice group’s goals, and help guide these goals in a positive, purposeful direction
Coaches are expected to attend a monthly staff meeting, which will be announced each month
All coaches are expected to make a reasonable attempt to meet all members of the swim team
Each coach will have his or her own unique duties assigned by the Head Coach
Keep safety as a first priority. Emphasize personal safety and emotional wellbeing with staff, volunteers, members and program participants.
Attend all practices as scheduled
Communicate with parents as to progress and / or problems
Be available to staff team tryouts in August and September
Initiate and represent a high quality of service and connectedness with all members, participants, parent volunteers and potential members in the aquatic center and throughout the YMCA
Be knowledgeable about various YMCA programs and events information.
Be available to members, program participants and staff for questions, concerns, comments and follow up as needed.
Responsible for day-to-day coaching on pool deck at various locations on and off-site.
Be available for all YMCA team meets as assigned
Attend staff trainings and update your skills as position demands.
Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.