Masters Swim Coach
About The Position
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Cultivates, oversees, and maintains a culture of safety. Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Must maintain USMS certified coach (or within 6 months of hire), American Cross Lifeguarding, Professional Rescuer CPR/AED, first aid, and emergency oxygen administration or similar certifications. Develop and conduct team workouts for various levels of swimmers. Works with team members on stroke development. Develop positive relationships with team members. Provides motivational support and guidance for participants. Performs all other related duties as assigned. Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills including communication skills with participants and facility staff. Must be able to work early mornings (5:45 am weekdays). LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES: Critical Thinking & Decision Making Collaboration Developing Self & Others Ability to handle confrontational situations. Qualifications
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Background in swimming and knowledge of competitive swimming
- Physically perform all skills required of a coach.
- Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility.
- Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.
- Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred experience coaching adult swimming
Responsibilities
- Cultivates, oversees, and maintains a culture of safety.
- Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures.
- Must maintain USMS certified coach (or within 6 months of hire), American Cross Lifeguarding, Professional Rescuer CPR/AED, first aid, and emergency oxygen administration or similar certifications.
- Develop and conduct team workouts for various levels of swimmers.
- Works with team members on stroke development.
- Develop positive relationships with team members.
- Provides motivational support and guidance for participants.
- Performs all other related duties as assigned.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills including communication skills with participants and facility staff.
- Must be able to work early mornings (5:45 am weekdays).
Benefits
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Company participates in the Retirement Plans provided by YUSA including pension and deferred compensation
- Individual Membership (eligible for Family Membership after one year of employment)
- 10% off selected West Morris Area YMCA programs (after 90 days)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
