Swim Coach Assistant - Hendersonville
About The Position
The Swim Coach Assistant leads one or more designated swimmer practice groups, helping participants improve competitive swimming proficiency and develop character. The coach follows the Swim Team Director’s weekly and seasonal plans, teaches and corrects stroke techniques, supports participant safety, and communicates with swimmers and parents. The role also includes attending designated swim meets and meetings, maintaining attendance and practice records, addressing discipline consistently under YMCA guidelines, and contributing to positive, professional relationships within the YMCA community.
Requirements
- At least one year of experience as a competitive swimmer.
- Current safety certifications, including CPR and AED, First Aid, Lifeguarding, or Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches.
- At least 15 years of age.
- Communication skills to project one’s voice in a crowded aquatic environment, explain skills and instructions in an age-appropriate manner, and maintain a positive yet disciplined environment.
- Ability to relate effectively to a diverse group of people from different community social and economic segments.
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, pull, and push.
- Vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
- Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential job functions and supervise program activities.
- Ability to hear noises and distress signals in and around the aquatic environment; hearing within normal range, with or without accommodations sufficient to complete assigned tasks.
Nice To Haves
- Coaching experience; if the applicant has no coaching experience, instructional experience is required.
Responsibilities
- Organize and lead practice sessions for designated groups according to the Swim Team Director’s weekly and seasonal plan.
- Teach and correct stroke techniques to support injury prevention and competitive improvement.
- Attend swim meets and meetings as designated by the Swim Team Director.
- Ensure the safety of all participants.
- Model the YMCA core values of honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility, along with sportsmanship, punctuality, and fairness.
- Maintain attendance and practice agenda records.
- Communicate with swimmers and parents before and after practice sessions.
- Maintain harmonious and cooperative relationships with YMCA staff, members, and program participants.
- Maintain a positive attitude and display professionalism.
- Address disciplinary issues consistently and fairly in accordance with YMCA guidelines and the Swim Team Handbook.
- Seek additional knowledge of competitive swimming and character development.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Free individual membership to all YMCA of WNC locations.
- Discounted membership for household members.
- Discounted program fees, including swim lessons, youth sports, and summer camp.
- Optional access to a 403(b) smart savings account beginning on the first day of employment, with eligibility for the YMCA retirement plan.
- Professional development opportunities through local and Y-USA trainings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
