Assistant Swim Team Coach

YMCA Of South Hampton Roads•Norfolk, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Swim Team Coach provides support for Swim Team leadership, offers instruction and motivation for swim team participants, attends all local swim meets and team functions, promotes the swim team program within association guidelines, and maintains a safe environment. This role helps develop, organize, and implement high quality programs. The coach understands and employs a philosophy that the team's purpose is to develop swimmers' skills, teach good sportsmanship, and demonstrate a high level of integrity in a caring and nurturing environment.

Requirements

Current ASHI BLS, Basic First Aid, and Oxygen Administration certification (or equivalent course from American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or National Safety Council).
Current YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor or Level 1 Swim Coach.
Must obtain YMCA Principles of Competitive Swimming and Diving within 30 days of hire.
Must obtain American Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches within 30 days of hire.
Must demonstrate swimming skills at a minimum of a Stage 4 proficiency and in accordance with YMCA standards.
Strong foundation in stroke mechanics and be able to communicate effectively with swimmers and parents.
At least 16 years of age.

Nice To Haves

Experience as competitive swimmer preferred.
1 years coaching or teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver thorough, age-appropriate workouts focusing on technique, endurance, stroke development, drills and within the YMCA guidelines or as directed by the Aquatic Director or Head Swim Team Coach.
Work with the Aquatic Director or Head Swim Team Coach to learn to develop age-appropriate practices.
Lead structured practices during assigned times as outlined by the Aquatic Director or Head Swim Team Coach.
Record all work-outs and track daily attendance as outlined by the Aquatic Director or Head Swim Team Coach and in compliance with best practices as outlined in YMCA and national certifications.
Maintain open communication with parents and promote an environment that focuses on the development of the swimmer and cultivates relationships that create a collaborative swim team environment within YMCA philosophy, rules, guidelines, and policies.
Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment for swim team participants.
Builds effective, authentic relationships with swimmers and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA.
Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules and as appropriate refers students and parents to other programs.
Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, best practices, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures.
Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
Assists in all areas as assigned and completes assignments as directed by the supervisor.