YMCA Reston - Swim Coach

YMCA Metro Washington•Reston, VA

About The Position

The Swim Coach provides supervision and direction for a safe, positive, and organized competitive swimming program. The coach follows the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington aquatic program’s philosophy and goals, supporting youth development in spirit, mind, and body, strengthening family support, and encouraging social responsibility. The role includes teaching competitive swimming skills and preparing swimmers for competition.

Requirements

Must be at least 17 years of age.
Current YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguard certification.
Current CPR and First Aid certifications.
Obtain YMCA Swim Coach Certification within three months of hire.
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 objects weighing 40 pounds or more.
Must be able to stand or sit on the pool deck for up to four hours.
Must be able to actively teach the YMCA competitive swim program in the water.
Must be able to communicate clearly with children and adults.
Must be able to see and hear participants in distress or asking for assistance.

Responsibilities

Ensure adequate safety procedures are in place during all practice times.
Design and deliver practice sessions that teach competitive swimming stroke skills and train swimmers for competition.
Evaluate the stroke technique of all team members.
Provide continuous, positive corrective feedback to students and parents about swimmers’ efforts.
Attend and participate in YMCA swim team programming, meetings, and trainings.
Attend parent meetings, competitions, and other team activities.