Head Swim Team Coach

YMCA OF SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS • Chesapeake, VA

256d

About The Position

Provide direct leadership, instruction and motivation for swim team participants, attend all swim meets / team functions, promote the swim team program within association guidelines, and maintain a safe environment. Develops, organizes, and implements high quality program. 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
• 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 6 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
• 2+ years experience as competitive swimmer preferred
• 2+ years coaching experience preferred
• At least 18 years of age

Responsibilities

• Create thorough, age-appropriate workouts focusing on technique, endurance, stroke development, drills and within the YMCA guidelines or as directed by the Aquatic Director
• Lead structured practices during assigned times as allocated by the Aquatic Director
• Record all work-outs and track daily attendance as outlined by the Aquatic Director and in compliance with best practices as outlined in YMCA and national certifications
• Manage all administration of the team as assigned including swim meet arrangements, entry assignments, and registrations
• 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
• Coordinate and run swim team competitions, meet registrations, and record maintenance
• Attend all swim team events, parent meetings, and special events
• Maintains 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. Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers
• 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
• Trains and oversees assistant coaches, and volunteers as assigned
• Assists in all areas as assigned and completes assignments as directed by supervisor

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees