Swim Team Strength & Conditioning Coach
About The Position
The YMCA at the Heights is seeking a part-time Swim Team Strength & Conditioning Coach to assist in the development of dryland programs for all swim team practice groups. This role requires adherence to YMCA of the USA guidelines for competitive coaching and swimming. The YMCA emphasizes being welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined, aiming to build a stronger community starting with its employees. The coach will be responsible for preparing personalized programs, providing feedback, maintaining a safe environment, and developing positive relationships with participants.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Minimum of six months or more of related fitness experience and a high level of interest in the fitness field required
- Quality knowledge of competitive swimming organizations, strokes, starts, turns, and other related skills
Nice To Haves
- A 2-year college degree in Physical Education/Exercise Science/related field or applicable experience is preferred
- Current Lifeguard certification is recommended but not required
- Attends additional swim team dryland trainings through USA Swimming or the American Swim Coaches Association for dryland programming as necessary
Responsibilities
- Prepares personalized programs in accordance with YMCA guidelines
- Provides positive and regular feedback to participants
- Directs questions requiring additional expertise or attention to supervisor
- Directs participants to other YMCA classes, programs, and activities
- Maintains a clean, safe, and sanitary environment
- Trains participants in a manner that is both demonstrative and professional
- Watches and corrects participants when exercising in an unsafe manner
- Educates members on appropriate and comfortable attire for exercising
- Develops positive relationships with members and provides motivational support and guidance
- Exemplifies a healthy lifestyle
- Inspects all equipment used for safety hazards, damage or wear
- Communicates to direct supervisor any concerns or incidents that may need follow-up
- Works directly with senior level practice groups to monitor safe techniques and promote a safe environment
- Assists Head Coach and Lead Group Swim Team Coaches in development of dryland programs for all practice groups
- Builds effective dryland program
- Enforces team policies such as attendance, behavior, etc.
- Keeps control of behavior of swimmers at all times, and if necessary, communication behavioral issue to parents/guardians
- Adheres to and is on time to all scheduled practices
- Keeps accurate records on each swimmer evaluating him/her at the beginning and end of the session
- Communicates effectively to both children and their parents/ guardians
- Maintains a professional attitude and appearance
- Provides an emotionally secure environment for participants
- Has the aptitude and attitude for coaching all ages and levels of physical ability
- Gives excellent coaching instructions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
