Assistant Swim Team Coach

YMCA of Greater Louisville • Lyndon, KY

1d • $16 - $16

About The Position

As the nation’s leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y offers more than just a job. We offer you a career with a future and the chance to make a lasting difference in your community. As a key member of the Aquatics team, an Assistant Swim Team Coach teaches both youth and their parents pool safety and swimming techniques and is responsible for proactive communication and maintaining a safe pool atmosphere while preventing accidents. The main purpose of this position is to provide a positive role model for members and to create a character-developing atmosphere.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 18.
• Team player with personal commitment to YMCA Mission, Philosophy & Character Development Values.
• People centered; service oriented.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Previous competitive swimming experience required
• Comfortable working with a large group of children from the pool deck and demonstrating from in and outside the pool
• Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certification. (YMCA can provide certification or crossover course)
• Additional certifications to be obtained: Safety Training for Swim Coach’s, YMCA Principles and Safe Sport certification
• USA Coaching credentials may be required if the coach wishes to pursue being USA Swimming Certified

Responsibilities

• Uphold the Mission of the YMCA
• Plan practice workouts prior to start of practice.
• Arrive 15 minutes prior to practices
• Maintain all required certifications and attend all staff meetings required by Head Swim Coach
• Able to communicate & available to parents for any questions or concerns that may arise
• Encourage team members to clean up equipment after practice to keep pool area clean and tidy
• Reports to Aquatics Program Director and Head Swim Team Coach
• Attend all swim meets and coordinate parent volunteers as needed throughout the season.

What This Job Offers

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