Junior Swim Coach

West Suburban YMCA • Newton, MA

5d • $0 - $15 • Onsite

About The Position

The WSYMCA is seeking a Junior Swim Coach to join our team at Church St! We are hiring for up to 20 hours a week! Starting pay at $15.00 per hour. This role provides direct leadership, instruction and motivation for swimmers on swim team.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 15.
• Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen.
• Knowledge of the competitive strokes and techniques, competitive swimming and general water safety.
• Committing to support and further our anti-racist work as an organization. Learning about our initiatives and the continuous work and being able to vocalize with members if needed.
• Reliable and enthusiastic.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

Nice To Haves

• USA Swim Coach certifications preferred.
• Current Lifeguard Training Certification or Safety Training for Swim Coaches preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist coaches and instructs swimmers in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared practices and workouts accordingly.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with swimmers and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourage parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
• Conveys information on the swim team, aquatics programs and schedules.
• Attends practices and swim meets as required.
• Actively supports the organization’s DEIB commitments by modeling equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging in daily work. Recommend and helps implement strategies and initiatives that advance the organization’s diversity goals.
• Maintains records as required (i.e. attendance, swim meet reports, etc.).
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Organizes and puts away needed swim team equipment. Reports damaged equipment.
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with youth.
• Attend required abuse risk management training.
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising youth.
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.

Benefits

• FREE MEMBERSHIP!
• INCLUSIVE, FUN AND WELCOMING CULTURE!
• SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE ALL TEAM MEMBERS THRIVE!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed