Assistant Swim Team Coach
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
