YMCA Silver Spring Aquatics Swim Coach

YMCA of Metropolitan Washington•Silver Spring, MD

28d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

If you are passionate about teaching kids, and the sport of swimming then the YMCA is the right place for you. We are looking for a fun and energetic swim coach to provide supervision and direction for a safe, positive, and organized competitive swimming program. The swim coach will follow the philosophy and goals of the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington aquatic program, which supports youth development in spirit, mind, and body by strengthening family support and encouraging social responsibility. Some of the exciting tasks you will do as a Swim Coach include but are not limited to:

Requirements

Must be 17 years of age
Current YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguard certification
Current CPR and First Aid certifications
Obtain YMCA Swim Coach Certification within three (3) months of hire
Will be required to complete the YMCA Principles of YMCA Competitive Swimming and Diving within the first year of employment
Obtain ASCA (American Swimming Coaches Association) level 1 certification- The Foundations of Coaching within the first year of employment
Must have the physical ability to meet all prerequisites for Lifeguarding
Must be able to lift and move around objects of 40 pounds or more
Must be able to stand or sit on the pool deck for up to 4 hours
Must be able to actively teach the YMCA competitive swim program in the water
Must be able to communicate clearly with both children and adults
Ability to see and hear participants in distress or asking for assistance

Responsibilities

Ensures adequate safety procedures are in place for all practices times
Designs and delivers practice sessions that teach competitive swimming stroke skills and train swimmers in preparation for competition
Evaluates the stroke technique of all team members
Provide continuous, positive corrective feedback to students and parents on their swimming efforts.
Attends and participates in the YMCA swim team program, meetings, and training
Attends parent meetings, competitions, and other team activities

Benefits

We appreciate your talents, hard work and professional dedication and will reward you with a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including a 10% employer-funded retirement plan.
In addition, we provide 403(b) employee retirement savings plan; free YMCA membership; numerous professional development opportunities; an exciting and collaborative work environment; and the ability to work with creative, talented and diverse individuals.

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