YMCA Reston - Swim Coach

YMCA of Metropolitan Washington•Reston, VA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is a leading nonprofit organization that has a strong commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. The Y is a cause driven organization that offers tremendous opportunities to make a difference. We invite you to join us in this amazing work to develop your skills, to realize your leadership potential and discover a career that is so much more than a job. 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 an 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 support youth development in spirit, mind, and body by strengthening family support and encourage social responsibility.

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 first year of employment
Obtain ASCA (American Swimming Coaches Association) level 1 certification- The Foundations of Coaching within first year of employment

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 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 trainings
Attends parent meetings, competitions and other team activities