Swim Team Dry Land Coach

Westfield Area YMCA•Westfield, NJ

19d•$27 - $30

About The Position

The Swim Team Dryland Coach joins the Competitive Aquatics team and instructs swimmers in the proper and safe use of exercise equipment. The coach creates customized programs for each practice group using their knowledge and training, interprets and delivers lesson plans, and adjusts plans as needed. This position is scheduled Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Pay is $27.00–$30.00 per hour, based on education and experience.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Possess, maintain, and renew a personal training or group fitness certification through a national organization.
Have a strong understanding of proper fitness evaluation techniques.
Have thorough knowledge of various types of exercise equipment.
Be able to design safe exercise programs for the needs of various individuals.
Have strong interpersonal skills.
Have experience working with members of all ages and abilities.

Responsibilities

Deliver quality lesson plans according to participants’ age, level, and week of the session.
Relate to each participant equally and consistently throughout the class session.
Adapt to changes in the program, student ability levels, space or equipment availability, and class plans.
Lead groups of children and respond quickly and appropriately when issues arise.
Train athletes within the coach’s scope of knowledge.
Teach swimmers how to use equipment properly and perform exercises safely.
Create customized programs to meet the needs of each practice group.