Junior Swim Coach - Westminster (Hill)

YMCA Central Maryland•Westminster, MD

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Head Coach or other assigned associate, Junior Swim Coach is responsible to assist competitive swim team including during practice, teaching (in water and on deck), safety of swimmers, and engagement of swimmers during practice, events, and functions.

Requirements

Associates shall be of good character and reputation; capable of carrying out assigned responsibilities; capable of accepting training and supervision; and capable of communicating effectively both orally and in writing as applicable to the job responsibility.
At least 15 years of age
Current CPR/AED/O2/First Aid certification (or within 90 days of hire)
Coach’s safety training required (or within 90 days of hire)
Successful completion and passing of the Y in Central Maryland swim test
Completion of new associate training (including Child Abuse Prevention) before scheduled to work
Will be required to walk, stand, kneel, stoop, push, and lift up to 50 pounds.
While performing duties the employee may occasionally work in the outside weather conditions, and is exposed to wet, cold and /or humid conditions.
Must be physically able to work in a hot and humid environment with moderate physical exercise.
Continuous operations requiring attention to detail and multi-tasking.
Will be exposed to cleaning supplies.
Will be exposed to pool chemicals
Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time.
Must be physically able to successfully complete required certifications.
An offer of employment is contingent upon receipt of satisfactory results to meet minimum requirements for the position. They may include a background check, drug test, driver’s license record, CPS, and/or Criminal Background check.
Additional driver’s license check, CPS, Criminal Background check, alcohol and/or drug testing may be required to be processed in the future in order to meet and maintain the minimum requirements of this position.

Nice To Haves

Previous competitive experience preferred (including previously been a swimmer on a swim team)
Preferred Lifeguard certification

Responsibilities

Responsible for safety of all swimmers during practice and for the interpretation and enforcement of all pool rules
Responsible for conducting practice according to the Y of Central Maryland standards, adapted where necessary for local conditions.
Trains and supervise swimmers using a competitive philosophy for practices and swim meets
Communicate, as necessary, with parents and other coaches regarding assignments, swimmer progress, and upcoming events.
Assist the Association Swim Team Director or other assigned associate with administrative tasks
Prepares the program/service area with necessary equipment and returns all equipment to proper storage.
Actively engages, orients and assists all participants when not actively teaching. Focus on quality experiences and engagement within programs, services, and activities
Promotes a professional image and maintains a clean and safe environment at all times.
Ability to work with diverse population, all ages, genders, and sexual orientations
Attend and actively participate in all meetings as assigned
Incorporate the four character values of the YMCA: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility and adhere to the YCM Code of Conduct
Communicate the Y mission and objectives to the community.
Assist in all other areas as assigned.