Masters Swim Coach

West Suburban YMCA•Newton, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Masters Swim Coach provides direct leadership, instruction, and motivation for swimmers on the swim team. The coach prepares practices and workouts in accordance with YMCA guidelines, builds relationships with swimmers and parents, communicates program information, and supports safe and effective team operations. The role is based at the West Suburban YMCA’s Wells Ave location. The YMCA describes its culture as welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined, with a mission focused on strengthening communities.

Requirements

Minimum age of 18.
CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen certifications.
USA Swim Coach certifications.
Current Lifeguard Training Certification or Safety Training for Swim Coaches.
Knowledge of competitive strokes and techniques, competitive swimming, and general water safety.
Knowledge of Team Unify, Meet Manager, and Team Manager.
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke technique.
Ability to lift equipment.

Responsibilities

Coach and instruct swimmers in accordance with YMCA guidelines, preparing practices and workouts.
Build effective, authentic relationships with swimmers and parents, help them connect with one another and the YMCA, encourage parent involvement, and identify potential volunteers.
Communicate information about the swim team, aquatics programs, and schedules.
Attend practices and swim meets as required.
Maintain required records, such as attendance and swim meet reports.
Attend staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
Follow YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures; complete incident and accident reports as needed.
Organize and put away swim team equipment and report damaged equipment.
Train and supervise Junior Swim Coaches when assigned and necessary.