Assistant Swim Team Coach

Young Mens Christian Association Of South Hampton•NagsHead, NC

About The Position

The Assistant Swim Team Coach supports swim team leadership by instructing and motivating participants, attending local swim meets and team functions, promoting the program within association guidelines, and helping maintain a safe environment. The coach helps develop, organize, and implement high-quality programs, with an emphasis on developing swimmers’ skills, teaching good sportsmanship, and demonstrating integrity in a caring and nurturing environment. The role operates in an aquatic, recreational, and community-based setting and involves regular interaction with participants, children, families, team members, leaders, and other stakeholders. Work may be indoors or outdoors, with possible exposure to humidity, heat, cold, and inclement weather. The position requires observing and instructing participants, demonstrating swimming techniques, and communicating effectively in a loud, active environment. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory performance and completion and maintenance of applicable position requirements, which may include background, driver's license, child protective services, drug or alcohol, or other screenings.

Requirements

Current ASHI BLS, Basic First Aid, and Oxygen Administration certification, or equivalent courses from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or National Safety Council; BLS certification is valid for one year.
Current YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor or Level 1 Swim Coach certification.
Obtain YMCA Principles of Competitive Swimming and Diving within 30 days of hire.
Obtain American Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches within 30 days of hire.
Demonstrate swimming skills at a minimum of Stage 4 proficiency in accordance with YMCA standards.
Have a strong foundation in stroke mechanics and be able to communicate effectively with swimmers and parents.
Be at least 16 years of age.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods, lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, and lift or assist a small to average-sized child as needed.
Ability to safely demonstrate aquatic skills and perform the essential functions associated with teaching swim lessons.
Ability to maintain attention and communicate effectively in a loud and active aquatic environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a competitive swimmer.
At least one year of coaching or teaching experience.

Responsibilities

Deliver thorough, age-appropriate workouts focused on technique, endurance, stroke development, and drills, following YMCA guidelines or direction from 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 directed by the Aquatic Director or Head Swim Team Coach.
Record workouts and track daily attendance in accordance with supervisor direction and YMCA and national certification best practices.
Maintain open communication with parents and promote an environment focused on swimmer development and collaborative relationships within YMCA philosophy, rules, guidelines, and policies.
Help maintain a clean and safe environment for swim team participants.
Build effective, authentic relationships with swimmers and parents and help them connect with each other and the YMCA.
Share information about aquatics programs and schedules and refer students and parents to other programs as appropriate.
Attend staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
Follow YMCA policies, rules, regulations, best practices, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures.
Complete incident and accident reports as necessary.
Assist in other areas and complete assignments as directed by the supervisor.
Attend local swim meets and team functions.