Assistant Swim Coach - Asheville Masters

YMCA of Western North Carolina • Asheville, NC

125d • $12 - $15 • Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of Western North Carolina is seeking an Assistant Swim Coach to lead practice groups, focusing on improving competitive swimming proficiency and character development. This role involves teaching stroke techniques, ensuring participant safety, and upholding YMCA core values. The coach will also be responsible for administrative tasks such as maintaining records and communicating with swimmers and parents.

Requirements

• 1-year minimum experience as a competitive swimmer required
• Must have current safety certifications, including CPR & AED, First Aid, Lifeguarding, or Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches
• Must be at least 15 years of age or older
• Communication skills relative to swimmers and parents, including, but not limited to, the ability to project one’s voice in a crowded aquatic environment, explain skills and instructions in an age-appropriate manner, and maintain a positive yet disciplined environment.
• Ability to relate effectively to a diverse group of people from all community social and economic segments.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, pull, and push.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential position functions and supervise program activities.
• Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and around the zone of responsibility.
• Hearing within normal range, with or without accommodations made of sufficient nature for completion of assigned tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Coaching experience is preferred
• If no coaching experience, then instructional experience required

Responsibilities

• Organizes and leads practice sessions for designated practice groups according to Swim Team Director’s weekly and seasonal plan.
• Teaches and corrects stroke techniques for injury prevention and improvement in competition.
• Attends all swim meets and meetings as designated by the Swim Team Director.
• Ensures the safety of all participants.
• Exhibits the YMCA’s core values of honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility, as well as sportsmanship, punctuality, and fairness.
• Maintains attendance and practice agenda records.
• Be available to communicate with swimmers and parents before and after practice sessions.
• Maintains harmonious and cooperative relations with YMCA staff, members, and program participants.
• Maintains a positive attitude.
• Responds to disciplinary issues consistently, fairly, and in accordance with the YMCA’s guidelines and the Swim Team Handbook.
• Displays professionalism at all times.
• Seeks additional knowledge of competitive swimming and character development.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free individual membership to all YMCA of WNC locations
• Discounted membership for household members
• Discounted program fees (swim lessons, youth sports, summer camp and more)
• Start a 403(b) smart savings account on day one of employment (optional) and begin eligibility for YMCA retirement plan
• Professional development opportunities through local and Y-USA trainings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed