Swim Team Coach

Lake Superior YMCA • West Cook, MN

16h • $0 - $16 • Onsite

About The Position

Provides excellent service to team members in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment through coaching of age group swimmers.

Requirements

• Certified in CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid.
• Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness.
• Experience working with youth and competitive teams
• Commitment of supporting principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action to achieve a diverse work environment.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Background in competitive swimming
• Certified swim instructor, coach, or lifeguard

Responsibilities

• Conducts practices and guides skill mastery, program planning, and communication with swimmers. Ensures that Y values are incorporated into programming.
• Conducts energizing, fun, safe, and educational practices. Ensures fair practice and meet experiences.
• Stays up to date on competitive swimming best practices and trends.
• Assist with the collection and organization of performance data.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Able to commit to a set practice schedule and attend practices assigned.
• Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Supervise swim team members during practices and swim meets as directed by the Head Coach.
• Provide leadership to all swim team participants and volunteers at practice, during meets and fundraising events.
• Responsible for assuring high standards of program quality and safety in accordance with YMCA safety and risk management policies.
• Expected to be at all swim meets, following directives given by the Head Coach.
• Fosters an inclusive environment appreciative of differences in the workplace.
• Meaningfully participate in and lead efforts to support the Y’s commitment to equity and diversity.

Benefits

• Retirement accounts (You can contribute at any time, but the Y will contribute 12% after two years of service with 1,000 hours in each of the two years)
• Paid time off (Accrue 1 hour of paid time off for every 30 hours worked)
• Complimentary nationwide 2 adult family membership to the Y
• Discounts on programs, summer camps, YMCA Camp Miller
• Team member referral program
• Employee engagement and appreciation activities
• Employee assistance program
• Growth and development opportunities
• Leadership certification and related training offered and encouraged

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed