Swim Team Coach

YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta•Lawrenceville, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the guidance of the Aquatic Director, the Swim Team Coach is responsible for the implementation of the Competitive and/or Recreational Swimming Program following the YMCA Philosophy, Aquatic Guidelines, and the YMCA Competitive Sports Guidelines. The Head Coach will be responsible for the organization, supervision, and implementation of the year-round Swim Team season and clinics. Support the YMCA vision to strengthen the foundations of the community thorough programs for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

Requirements

Background in competitive swimming either as a coach or swimmer.
High degree of human relation skills: strong communication and relationship building skills with swimmers, parents, and coaches.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to effectively communicate and manage information to program participants, community leaders, volunteers and staff of all ages.
2-3 years of coaching experience with various ages.
Excellent teaching skills with expert knowledge of training and stroke development.
Ability to establish, collaborate and maintain relationships with all stakeholders.
Exemplify YMCA ideals, leadership qualities and a professional image.
A high level of knowledge of computers, various technology and applications.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently, problem solve and possess effective time management skills.
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
Minimum age of 21.
Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check, drug screen and motor vehicle record.

Nice To Haves

YMCA Team Leader certification preferred (within 1st Year).
YMCA Swim Instructor Certification (within 1st 90 days).
Completion of Safety Training for Swim Coaches, Principles of YMCA Competitive Swimming, Team Unify Training, Child Abuse Prevention, Working with Program Volunteers, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogens training (within 30 days of hire).

Responsibilities

Promotion of the program through news releases, flyers, and handouts.
Able to manage all groups by developing a coordinated training and practice plan.
Ability to develop a coaching staff and evaluate performance and training needs for the staff.
Set and evaluate swim team members individual goals; provide individual and team feedback for improvement and recognition.
Responsible for developing the team roster, team registration, meet lineups, volunteer recruitment, and all other administrative aspects of running the team.
Communicates information on swim team meets; provides information on location, transportation, and other areas of logistics.
Coordinating and working closely with the Parent’s group to develop volunteers and advocates.
Active work with Community involvement and Fundraising for the YMCA as well at the team.
Maintains records of achievements, progress reports, skill development.
Attend League meetings as scheduled.
Represents the YMCA at meets, various community events, meetings.
Responsible for the safety of all participants at all times.
Maintain current knowledge of emergency procedures; report incident and accident events in complete and timely manner.
Promote the team philosophy and foster a positive and friendly practice environment for athletes in the water consistent with the YMCA Mission.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.