Swim Coach - City of Spokane Valley - Outdoor Pools
About The Position
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Swim Coach will apply their mastery of swimming techniques to create an engaging team environment with emphasis on safety, fun, and skill progression. The Swim Coach will build confidence of participants in the swim program, create lasting relationships with swimmers and families, and encourage participants to compete in local swim meets to create lasting memories.
Requirements
- Certifications in Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches (or equivalent), YSL or WSI, and completion of YMCA program-specific trainings upon hire
- At least 18 years of age
- Six months or two seasons of related experience in related aquatic programming
- Able to demonstrate technically correct swimming techniques
Nice To Haves
- American Red Cross Lifeguarding and Administering Emergency Oxygen certifications preferred
Responsibilities
- Prepare and conduct practice sessions based on strengths, weaknesses, and interests of athletes, and increase swimmers’ confidence and mastery of skills and techniques
- Attend and assist in administration of swim meets, encouraging participants before, during, and after their events
- Maintain records of attendance, swim meet information, and registration, ensuring that all participants have paid for events
- Communicate regularly with parents about swimmer progress, achievements, and upcoming events
- Monitor use of athletic equipment to ensure safe and proper use
- Knows and reviews all safety, emergency, and child abuse prevention policies and procedures, responding to emergency situations in accordance with YMCA protocol
Benefits
- Frequent opportunities to makes a difference in the lives of youth, adults, and senior members
- Free individual YMCA membership (<19 hours/week) with YMCA program discounts available
- Paid sick time accruing at 1 hour every 40 hours worked
- Up to two hours of Child Watch services per day, per child while employee is on site and working
- Flexible schedules that work for YOU
- Something new and exciting to learn and work with every day
- Retirement plan with 8% employer contribution after 2 years of service (1,000 or more hours worked required in each anniversary year)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
