Junior Swim Team Coach

YMCA of Greater Dayton•Springfield, OH

9d•$11 - $13•Onsite

About The Position

The Junior Swim Team Coach will assist the head coach/director of competitive aquatics and other swim team coaches to support the delivery of a high-quality, safe, inclusive, and competitive swim team program. This role is limited to working with 12 & under age groups only. The YMCA's culture emphasizes being welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined, aiming to make the community stronger.

Requirements

Must be 16 years of age or older.
Ability to demonstrate swim stroke techniques.
Obtain and maintain all required certifications and trainings within 90 days of hire.
Additional certifications as required by the YMCA or USA Swimming.

Nice To Haves

Quality knowledge of competitive swimming organizations, strokes, starts, turns, and other related skills or swim instruction experience is highly preferred.
Has the aptitude and attitude for coaching all levels of swimming ability.

Responsibilities

Instructs stroke techniques (in and out of the pool) at swim practices as assigned.
Assists coaching staff in supporting practices and other team activities (not swim meets).
Maintains records such as attendance and progress reports.
Promotes YMCA Character Development and Core Values.
Follows all Branch and Association policies and procedures.
Presents a professional image at all times.
Keeps control of behavior of swimmers at all times, and if necessary, communicates behavioral issues to the Swim Team Coach or Assistant Swim Team Coach.
Adhere and be on time to all scheduled practices.
Ensures safety by communicating and enforcing any pool rules, policies, and guidelines at participants’ comprehension level.
Communicates effectively to both children and their parents/ guardians.
Maintain a clean and safe environment. Removing any hazardous obstacles and reporting unsafe conditions or equipment to your supervisor.
Provide an emotionally secure environment for participants.
Gives excellent coaching instructions.
Promotes aquatics and other YMCA programs.
Communicates to direct supervisor any concerns, needed repairs, or incidents that may need follow-up.
Communicates any suggestions to improve the aquatics facility.