Swim Team Head Coach

Buckeye Valley Family YMCA•Zanesville, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Develops, organizes and implements a high quality YMCA swim team program. Provides quality experience to all members focused around the YMCA core values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Requirements

Competitive swimming experience at the high school or collegiate level.
Strong communication skills (verbal, written and interpersonal).
Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications.
Afternoon, evening and some weekend hours required.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of swim coaching experience preferred
Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred, or equivalent combination of experience and education.

Responsibilities

Direct, supervise and implement swim team program activities to meet YMCA objectives.
Train, develop, schedule and direct personnel and volunteers as needed.
Assist in the evaluation of staff and volunteers.
Create and schedule swim team practices and meets.
Coordinate all aspects of swim meets to include meet sheets, set-up, and volunteer solicitation to ensure the overall success of swim meets.
Maintain accurate, complete and timely records.
Track attendance of all swimmers and maintain appropriate records of all swim team related events.
Ensure practice and swim meets begin and end on time.
Secure and schedule pool facilities.
Conduct and ensure proper maintenance of equipment.
Ensure staff, volunteers and members are following all safety standards and policies at all times.
Assist in the marketing and distribution of program information.
Develop and monitor program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
Attend all training and staff meetings.
Adheres to policies related to boundaries with youth.
Participates in required abuse risk management training.
Adheres to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising youth.
Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.