Swim Team Coach-Certified, Hollywood

The YMCA of South Florida•Hollywood, FL

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Aquatics Director, the Swim Coach will assist in the supervision of all aspects of the competitive swimming program, including teaching, administration and deck coaching as a representative of the YMCA at all team events and functions. They will also monitor the participants for safety and serve all member and non-members of the YMCA in accordance with the purposes and policies of the association.

Requirements

Strong leadership skills and the ability to effectively discipline, counsel, and evaluate job performance.
Ensure that all members have the opportunity to participate in high quality, mission driven programs in a safe aquatic environment.
Computer literate; working knowledge of Microsoft Office, e-mail and Internet.
Ability to work independently and utilize initiative, ability to be organized and to meet deadlines.
Good judgment and solid decision making skills; strong oral and written communication skills; excellent customer service skills; and an attitude of professionalism and respect.
Ability to interact well with all levels of members, parents, staff, management, and YMCA Board of Directors.
Ability to handle occasional stressful conditions, react calmly in emergency situations, and work irregular hours.
Sensitivity to, understanding of, and support of the YMCA mission and core values of caring, respect, honesty, and responsibility.
Coaching skills should include stroke analysis, familiarity with current coaching trends, use of video, dry land training and swimmer motivation.
Current CPR certification (For the Professional Rescuer, or Healthcare Provider).
Current First Aid and AED certification.
Safety Training for Swim Coaches In-Water Skills Checklist (within 30 days of employment).
YMCA Principles of Competitive Swimming and Diving certification (within 30 days of employment).
Submit to and satisfactorily clear a thorough Level II fingerprint background screening.
Successfully complete a drug test (Medical Marijuana cards are not accepted).

Nice To Haves

Individual with outgoing, energetic and collaborative personality.
Innate attention to detail.
Enjoys working with files.

Responsibilities

Serve as the swim coach and be responsible for the supervision of the practices for the swim team and other groups as may be deemed necessary.
Assist in planning and supervising workouts, teach stroke analysis, drills & techniques, and familiarity with current coaching trends.
Help the Aquatics Director to implement new competitive aquatics programs and be responsible for all participant recruitment, retention, program carryout and administrative tasks associated with programs.
Help the Aquatics Director provide member services and promote the swim team program; communicate as necessary with parents and other coaches regarding assignments, swimmer progress, and upcoming events.
Help the Aquatics Director in the development of the feeder program and recruitment strategy to ensure continuous growth of team.
Attend swim meets as scheduled and assist with preparation of all special events relating to swim team.
Teach Private Competitive Lessons through the YMCA. All paperwork and finances must run through the YMCA system. YMCA swim coaches may not teach free-lance swim lessons at our or any pool paid or volunteer.
Perform all other functions deemed necessary.