Asst. Swim Team Coach - Aquatics II
About The Position
This is an on-site position Provides competitive swimming instructions to swim team members in Age group, Senior, or Masters programs. Organizes and conducts team workouts. What you'll get from working at the Y Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Retirement with generous employer contributions Free access to mental health resources Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO) Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare, day camp, overnight camp and outdoor leadership programs 25% for part-time staff, 50% for full-time staff Some benefits only available to full-time staff Hiring Range: $21.30 - $23.00/hour DOE
Requirements
- 16 or more years of age.
- 1 year or more of swim team experience preferred.
- Other applicable education, traning, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform efectively in the position will be considered.
- Current lifeguard and swim instructor certification from a recognized organization (e.g. Red Cross, YMCA).
- Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.
- Current Administering Emergency Oxygen Certification.
- American Red Cross Coaches Safety Training or equivalent.
- Ability to teach proper competative swimming techniques.
- Knowledge of sound competitive swimming skills, and the ability to implement and teach these skills in a positive, healthy, manner.
- Knowledge of basic exercise.
- Ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.).
- Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.
- You'll be a great fit for the Seattle Y if you Thrive on working in a collaborative environment. Are very adaptable. Have high ownership and strong work ethic. Are a great problem solver who can think on your feet. Truly enjoy being of service to people. Like being part of a team that cares about one another as people and enjoy working together. Want to know that the work you do contributes to building a better, stronger community for all.
Responsibilities
- Performs assigned coaching responsibilities, which may include practices, recruiting, record-keeping, and scheduling.
- Recruits prospective members and provides information about YMCA membership and swim team fee structure.
- Attends all staff meetings, and trainings as required.
- Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
- Assists with overseeing conduct of swim team members at meets and other team functions.
- Attends swim meets and swim team functions as agreed upon with supervisor.
- Maintains effective communication with participants and their parents.
- Code of Conduct for Applicants All employees and volunteers are responsible for adhering to abuse prevention policies, maintaining appropriate boundaries, completing required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and complying with mandated reporting requirements.
- Responsible for ensuring staff are properly screened, trained, supervised and held accountable to the organization’s abuse risk management standards.
Benefits
- Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Retirement with generous employer contributions
- Free access to mental health resources
- Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO)
- Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare, day camp, overnight camp and outdoor leadership programs 25% for part-time staff, 50% for full-time staff
- Some benefits only available to full-time staff
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
