HEAD SWIM COACH

YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina•Wilmington, NC

4d•$18 - $20

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: The Y is a leading nonprofit for strengthening the community, and the nation’s largest provider of swim lessons to increase skill and safety in and around water. This position provides direct leadership, instruction, and motivation for students in swimming classes. OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. At the Y, we strive to live our purpose of strengthening communities with intention and purpose every day. We welcome all: we are open to everyone. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We nurture: we support you on your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you. YMCA PART-TIME BENEFITS OVERVIEW: At the YMCA, we invest in our people so they can better serve our communities. Our part-time employees enjoy a supportive, inclusive work environment with valuable benefits that reflect our mission and core values. The YMCA of Southeastern NC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, faith, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, sexual preference, gender identity, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies. The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Requirements

Certifications preferred: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification through the American Red Cross
Working knowledge of competitive aquatics.
Ability to relate to participants and parents.
At least 21 years of age
Proficient knowledge of all 4 strokes.
Either YMCA or USA swim coach certified preferred
At least 1 year of competitive swimming experience: USS club, YMCA club, or High School.
Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques.
Ability to lift equipment, and to lift a small to average size child
CPR & First Aid – Must be able to complete and maintain certification in CPR and First Aid; able to assist individuals in need until professional help arrives.
Emergency Response – Ability to quickly identify emergency situations (medical, fire, environmental, etc.) and respond appropriately following established procedures.
Incident Management – Required to report all safety incidents and hazards immediately and accurately to supervisors.
Safe Environment – Commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and hazard-free environment for all staff, members, and participants.
Physical Readiness – Must be able to perform physical tasks related to safety, including assisting individuals of various ages and physical abilities.
Compliance – Follow all YMCA safety protocols, OSHA standards, and state/local regulations as applicable.

Responsibilities

Maintain proper records, team rosters, and swim team reports as needed.
Organize and implement the swim team practices and meet schedules, attend swim meets, develop events, and coordinate entry information.
Relate to parents concerns through individual contacts by appointments or phone calls.
Coordinate end of season banquet.
Organize and implement one in season fundraiser(swim-a-thon, car wash, ect.) (year round team)
Support, develop, and promote all YMCA programs.
Ability to accurately assess individual swim levels for proper training.
Organize and implement pre-season registration, uniforms, and information meetings.
Responsible for setting up and removing pool equipment for all practices and swim meets.
Organizing parent groups and volunteers for all fundraisers, swim meets, and YMCA functions.
Recruit and hire one paid assistant swim coach position.