Assistant Swim Team Coach

FOOTHILLS AREA YMCA•Seneca, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Swim Coach provides a superior experience to members and program participants by assisting in leading the swim team program in a safe and effective manner. The Assistant Coach will respond to member and guest needs, provide customer service, and maintain a safe aquatics environment.

Requirements

15 years of age and have high school diploma or equivalent
Current lifeguard certification
Current CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid and Oxygen certifications
Proficient in swimming and safety skills
Able to teach and communicate aquatics skills to participants.
Able to communicate and enforce policies and procedures to members, program participants, and guests.
Able to react quickly and properly in emergency situations.
Must have enthusiasm and possess excellent customer service skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Maintain CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer yearly
Maintain YMCA Lifeguard Certification every 2 years
Maintain First Aid and Administering Bloodbourne Pathogens/Child Abuse Prevention every year
Mentally alert to dangerous situations to assure the safety of all swimmers.
Physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and administer CPR, Oxygen and First Aid effectively.
Able to physically stand and sit for an extended period of time.
Physically able to see, hear, and communicate clearly and be able to hear noises and distress signals in an aquatic environment.
Able to read, write and perform basic math.
Swim with proficiency and endurance for possible rescues.
Able to communicate clearly with swimmers, parents and staff using Listen First skills.

Nice To Haves

ASCA Level 2 YMCA Coach

Responsibilities

Assist in coaching 11 & Unders in swim practice.
Greet and welcome participants each day.
Assist with multiple practice groups when needed.
Write workouts for 11 & Under age groups.
Provide a balance of fun and tough in daily workouts.
Provide timely and accurate feedback to participants (or parents) about their progress and skills they need to work on.
Encourage swimmers in and out of the pool.
Consult with Head Swim Team Coach to ensure participants are incorporating new skills and drills.
Communicate with parents on progress and encourage meet and program participation.
Wear required uniform to convey a professional appearance.
Provide excellent service to members, guests, and program participants.
Handle and resolve concerns and inform supervisor of unusual situations or unresolved issues.
Ensure all equipment is returned to its appropriate area, leaving the area in a clean and orderly condition.
Maintain required instructional certifications.
Attend mandatory swim meets, meetings, and in-services.
Report to work on time and consistently.
Exemplify YMCA character values.
Maintain positive relations with members, participants, and co-workers.
Assist in all areas of Y operation as requested by management.