Lead Swim Team Coach

YMCA of Greater Dayton•Xenia, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Swim Team Coach is responsible for providing quality instructional training and coaching to program participants, adhering closely to the YMCA of the USA guidelines for competitive coaching and swimming. The YMCA emphasizes a welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined environment, valuing individuals and their potential to strengthen the community.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Must be at least 18 years of age
CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification
First Aid certification
Must obtain YMCA Swim Coach Certification as needed and renew annually
Must obtain USA Swimming Coach Certification as needed and renew annually
Must possess quality knowledge of competitive swimming organizations, strokes, starts, turns, and other related skills

Nice To Haves

2 – 4 years swim coach experience
Current Lifeguard certification is recommended but not required
American Swim Coached Association Levels 1 – 3
Experience with Team Unify software platform

Responsibilities

Act as the lead coach for a specific senior group (13&up), age group (12&under), or other practice group deemed by the Director or Swim Team Coordinator, including designing and implementing a training plan, supervising swimmers and practices, and all on deck activities.
Approve meet entries for practice group by registration deadlines.
Enforce team policies such as attendance, behavior, etc.
Assist Swim Team Director with daily practices and swim meets for “Senior” and “Lower” groups on a regular basis.
Keep control of behavior of swimmers at all times, and if necessary, communicate behavioral issues to parents/guardians.
Adhere and be on time to all scheduled practices.
Ensure safety by communicating and enforcing any pool rules, policies, and guidelines at participants’ comprehension level.
Keep accurate records on each swimmer evaluating him/her at the beginning and end of the session.
Communicate effectively to both children and their parents/guardians.
Maintain a professional attitude and appearance.
Meet the physical and emotional demands of the job including being able to get into the water for training and instruction.
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.
Have the aptitude and attitude for coaching all ages and levels of swimming ability.
Give excellent coaching instructions.
Promote aquatics and other YMCA programs.
Communicate to direct supervisor any concerns, needed repairs, or incidents that may need follow-up.
Communicate any suggestions to improve the aquatics facility.