Assistant Swim Team Coach

Young Mens Christian Association Of South Hampton•NagsHead, NC

About The Position

Provide support for Swim Team leadership, instruction and motivation for swim team participants, attend all local swim meets / team functions, promote the swim team program within association guidelines, and maintain a safe environment. Helps develop, organize, and implement high quality programs. Understands and employs a philosophy that the team 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). Any BLS certification is only good for one year.
Current YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor
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 and have a strong foundation in stroke mechanics and be able to communicate effectively with swimmers and parents
At least 16 years of age.
Ability to instruct, observe, and demonstrate to participants proper stroke and competitive swim techniques
Ability to lift and pull equipment 50 pounds, and to lift a small to average size child.
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Must be in good physical condition to teach classes
Must have ability to work inside and outside (i.e. humidity, hot, cold, inclement weather conditions)
Must have ability to concentrate in a loud environment

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.