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They YMCA of the North Shore is seeking an experienced Aquatics Director to join our team at the Sterling Center YMCA. The Aquatics Director is responsible for all aspects of the instructional and recreational aquatics experience. Key responsibilities of this role include recruiting, retaining and transitioning swimmers of all ages and abilities through the programs and working collaboratively with the competitive team to achieve a successful conversion rate of instructional swimmers to the competitive program. Through strong leadership, dynamic planning, high quality engagement, and direct service, the Aquatics Director manages staff, provides guidance on the technical and physical skills of swimming, creates an environment of fun that develops relationships, achievement and belonging while fostering a lifelong love of swimming and the water. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Recruit, hire, train, develop and manage high quality staff for all components of the department. Ensure records of staff certifications are up-to-date and complete. Create and lead a culture that provides an excellent participant experience by leading quality programs and services, including but not limited to: aquatics classes, aquatic open times, vacation programs, and special events. Lead site specific events and assist in association wide swim team social event planning, as necessary. Implement association swim lesson curriculum providing progression through the aquatics program. Work collaboratively with the competitive team to ensure progression from instructional to team, be well versed in team schedules and details to provide high quality service to families. Manage all reporting relative to programming, activities and pool operation management. Keep detailed and accurate records as needed including attendance, work-outs and swimmer progression, maintenance logs, etc. Manage and maintain all pool operation and programming equipment. Maintain consistent, clear, effective and positive communication with youth and parents. Personally build relationships with YMCA members through daily interactions. Foster and maintain positive relationships with schools, agencies and organizations to expand services, programs and the impact of the Y in the community. Be proactive and flexible in addressing community needs for aquatics programming. Establish and innovate new programs and scheduling to increase and improve the quality of programming and quantity of registrants. Ensure optimal program availability, safety and cleanliness by adhering to all safety guidelines for pool and aquatics operations according to local, state, YMCA and Risk Management guidelines and regulations. Support and directly lead outdoor pools and guards as applicable. Participate in the development of marketing efforts for aquatics programming. All other duties as directed or required for the overall success of the organization. In addition to quality work environment our YMCA offers competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities including; Paid training and development. Grants providing access to FREE college courses needed to advance your career. Advancement and growth opportunities within our seven YMCA locations. Free YMCA membership and employee discounts on programs. Health and dental insurance for full time employees. 3 weeks paid vacation in addition to generous paid sick and personal time for full time staff. Retirement fund with company contribution. Employer funded life insurance. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree or commensurate work experience. At least 21 years of age with 3-5 years experience as a competitive coach, preferably in a leadership capacity. At least one year of staff supervision experience including one evaluative cycle and demonstrated ability to positively develop and support exceptional performance. Current USA Swimming and or YMCA Swim coach credentials. Certified Pool Operator CPO, CPR, AED, Basic First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 3 months. Must be able to demonstrate proficiency of swim skills in accordance with YMCA standards and have a strong foundation in stroke mechanics. Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to relate to individuals and families from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Enthusiastic presence and ability to appropriately encourage and guide youth and adults to reach their goals. The YMCA is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, protected genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, veteran's status, or sexual orientation.

We're seeking a Head  Swim Team Coach   to join our team. As our new Head Swim Team Coach you will: Be approachable and visible to all club members and all swim team families. Bring an enthusiastic and energetic approach to each and every practice. Develop strong, lasting relationships with all swimmers on the team and the lap swimmers. Assist in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training and supervising all assistant coaches. Assist with New Employee Orientations for all assistant coaches. Develop and lead weekly coaches meetings. Develop methods to track swimmers progress throughout the season. Develop a dryland training program and execute during daily practices. Keep current with research in aquatics related areas. Assist the lifeguards with the enforcement of pool rules and in helping lap swimmers find lanes available to them. Assist with the development and marketing of all Aquatics programs. Attend and assist running Aquatics special events and conducted at our facility as needed. Assist with the promotion our swim team both within the club (flyers, bulletin boards, swim instructor bios, signage on deck during lessons, member newsletter) and outside the club (website content, posting flyers, Community Fairs). Required Qualifications: Current Red Cross Lifeguard certification (AED, CPR, First Aid) or Coaches Water Safety and AED/CPR and First Aid. ASCA Level 2 certified or above. Current USA Swimming certified coach. Extensive experience working with children and teenagers. Strong background in competitive swimming. Must have at least two years of supervisory experience Preferred Qualifications:   Excellent verbal and communication skills. Strong service orientation and attitude; the ability to provide members, guests and staff with exceptional service in a friendly and professional manner. Superior communication skills Ability to relate to diverse populations. Enthusiastic, responsible and team-oriented. Physical Requirements: Exposure to variety of weather elements. Requires long periods of standing. Moderate use of computer terminal screen, right or left hand use, Typing. Grasping and gripping movements Ability to lift 50 lbs. Some lifting may require additional assistance from another staff person. Employee expected to use discretionary judgment and ask for assistance from another employee if an item is perceived to be too heavy to lift without assistance. Use of personal safety equipment required. Frequent use of pool and cleaning chemicals. Continuous exposure to moderate to loud noise. Occasional exposure to bodily fluids. Occasional lifting, pulling, climbing, kneeling, and bending.

We're seeking a Lifeguard to join our team. As our new Lifeguard you will: Maintain watch over the pool area ensuring a secure and safe environment Employ accident prevention by enforcing pool rules and regulations Respond to all injuries, incidents, and emergencies as directed by club policy Teach private & group swim lesson to kids and adults of all abilities Assist in the development, implementation and marketing of innovative swim programs Assist in the maintenance and cleanliness of the aquatics center Required Qualifications: Must be a minimum of 16 years of age Current accredited Lifeguarding Certification or the ability to obtain the certification at the time of hire Preferred Qualifications .      Prior experience lifeguarding or teaching swim lessons      Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications or the ability to obtain the certification at the time of hire Physical Requirements: Candidates applying for this position should be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted repeatedly throughout the workday  Frequent walking and demonstrating and assisting with exercise movements; bending, stretching, lifting, pushing, pulling and squatting are movements performed daily Ability to be in water for long periods during the day

We're seeking an  Aquatics Coordinator    to join our team. As our new  Aquatics Coordinator you will: Create schedules for  Swim Instructor and Aquatics Service Desk Staff Assist in new swim lesson instructor staff member orientation, staff training, and performance reviews Act in a leadership role in the absence of the Aquatics Director and/or Assistant Aquatics Director Assist members and non-members with registration for swim lessons and swim team programs Receive and process registration fees Supervise the  Aquatics Desk staff with organization, customer service and establishing best practices for the administrative side of all our Aquatic programs Assist with keeping members, participants and all club staff informed of changes to the schedule, cancellations, rentals and any other events Schedule additional staff when demands are high Highly focused on customer service and on improving the overall efficiency of the aquatics programs Take all necessary steps to solve member problems, complaints and concerns Other tasks as assigned Required Qualifications: Minimum of  1 year of supervisory experience Minimum of 1 year of customer service Minimum of 1 year of swim lesson instruction and building curriculum & swim team structure Minimum of 1 year of computer knowledge (Google calendar, Word, etc) Preferred Qualifications: 2 years or more experience in Aquatics Accuracy and attention to detail Strong knowledge of teaching progressions for children and adults Experience with Team Unify and/or other scheduling software programs Superior communication skills and the ability to relate to diverse populations Enthusiastic, responsible and team-oriented Current Red Cross certification (AED, CPR, First Aid, Coaches Water Safety or Lifeguard) Physical Requirements: Candidates applying for this position should be able to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds unassisted Frequent walking, sitting; bending, stretching, lifting, pushing, pulling and squatting are movements performed daily Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in extreme weather changes

Olivet College is announcing a search for a part time Assistant Swimming and Diving Coach with duties beginning August 1st, and finishing May 31st.  Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree preferred in appropriate area of specialization Knowledge of NCAA, MIAA and institutional rules and regulations Previous successful coaching or participation experience at the college level Ability to work effectively with Head Swimming and Diving Coach Evening and weekend hours essential Must have a valid driver’s license and be cleared to drive college vehicles 2 Year commitment preferred   Responsibilities: Provide Head Coach with assistance in the areas of coaching and development of team, recruiting, academic monitoring of student-athletes and assisting with travel plans. Operate within the standards of Olivet College, the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)  Recruitment of student athletes who meet the College’s admission requirements. Meets annual recruitment goals as developed by the Director of Athletics Collaborates with the Sports Information Director and the Head Coach for the positive promotion of the Swimming and Diving program. Areas included should be individual and team statistics, media guides, reports to NCAA, MIAA, individual accolades on and off the field and Web Site updates Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach To Apply: Click on the link below to go to the Career Center. Select this position and then click on the “Apply” button. From here, follow the instructions for completing the profile, application and uploading your cover letter, resume, and names and contact information for three references. Olivet College is an equal opportunity employer and takes affirmative steps to employ women and minorities.  

Primary Function:  Assist head coach with planning, organizing, and directing one of the University-sponsored athletic programs. Typical Duties & Responsibilities:   1. Instruct student-athletes individually or in groups in techniques and fundamentals of the respective sport. 2. Organize and execute effective team practices and coaching under the direction of the head coach. 3. Assist head coach with student-athlete assessment. 4 Identify, evaluate, and encourage application and acceptance of student athletes in accordance with University,  NCAA , and  SAA  policies and regulations. 5. Assist Aquatics Director in all pool operations (staffing, training, coordinating the cleaning of pool, and chemical balancing on the water). 6. Assist in meet administration. 7. Participate in speaking engagements for the Sewanee Club and support community initiatives. 8. Instruct students in one or more physical education courses. 9. Perform collateral departmental duties, as required, such as intramural coordination, event management or coaching a secondary sport. Education:  Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education or related field Experience:  1-3 years coaching experience at high school or collegiate level or experience competing as an athlete at the collegiate level.  Knowledge of  NCAA  rules & regulations Job Related Skills:   Knowledge of HY-Tek software, and functional knowledge of Excel, Word and Google Documents. Also, knowledge of how to use social media to promote the men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs. Licenses/Certification:  Valid Tennessee Driver’s license;  NCAA  Compliance certification Working Environment:   Work is performed in office environment with significant amount of time spent either outdoors on playing fields, in pool area, or other athletic facility as specific sport(s) requires.  Significant travel required for recruiting and competition. Employment Pre-screening:  Eligibility for employment is contingent upon successful prescreening EEO Statement:  The University of the South is an equal opportunity educational institution that is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive campus environment. Non-Discrimination Statement:  The University of the South’s policy against discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, and retaliation is consistent with Titles VI and  VII  of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 34  CFR  Part 106, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and 34  CFR  104.7, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act of 2008. In addition to contacting the Title IX Coordinator, who is the compliance coordinator, persons with inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and 34  CFR  Part 106 may contact the Regional Civil Rights Director, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, Region IV, 61 Forsyth Street S.W., Suite 19T70, Atlanta, Georgia 30303.

About the Team: The Swimchester Sailfish Swim Team is seeking experienced and enthusiastic coaching candidates for our full time (20-40 hours/week) Head Coaching position. The Swimchester Sailfish Swim Team (SWSF) is a volunteer/parent board-governed, coach-managed, registered 501(c)(3) non-profit, competitive swim team serving 50-70 children in Winchester, Kentucky and surrounding communities. We train at the College Park Indoor pool (6 lanes x 25 yards) during the Short Course season, and at the Tates Creek Aquatic Center in Lexington, KY (50 meters) during the   Long Course season. Our mission is to teach, train and help swimmers, of all levels, realize their highest potential. We value dedication, hard work, team pride, friendships, physical and mental well-being, individual growth and progress towards excellence, both in the pool and in life. Head Coach duties include, but are not limited to: Leading by example, building a successful team and a positive swim culture. The development, implementation, and refinement of a complete, contemporary, season-long swim program, with corresponding dry land training. Attending, overseeing and participating in regularly scheduled weekly team practices. Coaching the team at all swim meets, while regularly providing feedback and constructive criticism to SWSF swimmers. Teaching, mentoring, and motivating swimmers to reach their highest potential both in and out of the pool. Continually working toward improving each swimmer’s technique, providing effective motivation and a positive attitude and relationship with each swimmer. Overseeing individual goal setting twice annually (Short Course and Long Course). Developing, training, and mentoring additional assistant coaches when applicable, to ensure a reliable, cohesive, and positive coaching environment with an emphasis on teamwork and personal growth. Oversee scheduling as needed to cover all practices and meets. Working effectively with the SWSF Board of Directors to promote the overall goals of the team. Being highly visible, approachable and maintaining open lines of communication with parents, swimmers, coaching staff, board members, facility staff and all stakeholders. Conducting an annual seasonal swim clinic for the Winchester Country Club in order to foster good relationships with their coaches and parents. Regularly attend and participate in board meetings, team social events, and activities. A willingness to participate in fundraising activities and events.

Head Age Group Coach & Lifeguard The Upper Main Line YMCA (UMLY) is seeking an experienced person to work a full-time position of head age group coach for our 9-12 year-old swim team groups.  The candidate will play an integral role on our both our Aquatics and Competitive staff team. The UMLY team is nationally ranked in YMCA Swimming, having just placed 4th at YMCA Nationals. We also have maintained a USA Swimming Bronze Level recognition for the past 3 years.  The successful candidate will oversee the training and development of our age groups 2 and 3 (Approximately 100 swimmers). This person will be responsible for leading part-time assistant coaches. This is a full time hourly position (40 hours per week).  The typical week is 30 hours coaching and 10 hours guarding. During the weeks that team is not in session, this position will work the majority of hours in the aquatics department.     Qualifications: Age group coaching experience - 3 years preferred. ASCA level 3 certification or equivalent preferred. Ellis lifeguard certification or ability to secure it (we train). High School graduate  The successful candidate should also possess strong leadership, communication, organization skills. Must be available evenings and weekends for practice/meets. Travel to meets is required.   The candidate must be able to adhere to the YMCA vision/core values.  For more information contact Lou Petto 610-647-9622 x 2020 or lpetto@ymcagbw.org

The FISH Swim Team, located in McLean, VA, is seeking a full-time swim coach to work with all levels of the program – and to be the primary coach for the 9-12 developmental group. This group is one of the foundations of our program; and is a great opportunity to coach some up and coming young kids with a lot of enthusiasm for the sport.   Located just outside of Washington DC, we are in a great swimming environment and a wonderful area to start or further a career in swim coaching. We are a team of 350+ swimmers with levels ranging from novice 8 & Unders to Olympic Trial qualifiers. We have a close-knit coaching staff that is hardworking, ambitious, and proud of our accomplishments together. Over the past few seasons, we have achieved Silver Medal Club status, our women won the LC Eastern Sectionals in March, we placed second overall at the ISCA Elite Showcase Classic, and we’ve had numerous AAA and AAAA times, as well as National Top 10 rankings. We are looking for someone who is just as passionate about the sport as we are, someone who is dynamic and willing to learn, and has a proven record of developing and inspiring swimmers to succeed.   Job Tasks Include: Lead coach for the 9-12-year-old Age Group FISH program. Plan and conduct swim practices in accordance with the Head Coach and other coaching staff. Assist with other training groups as needed. Attending scheduled USA swim meets (about 1-2 weekends per month), as well as assist with FISH-hosted meets, eventually as Meet Director. Recruitment of new swimmers, including conducting summer stroke clinics at several pools in the area. Administrative tasks such as meet entries, newsletters, and updating The FISH website, etc.   Qualifications: Coaching Membership in good standing with USA swimming. Minimum 2+ years coaching experience, preferably at the Club level. Knowledge of Microsoft Office software. Knowledge of TeamUnify. Knowledge of Hy-Tek Meet Manager and Team Manager preferred. Ability to motivate and inspire swimmers of all ages and create a positive learning environment. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing. Strong organizational skills.   Salary is commensurate with experience. Full time benefits include 50% payment toward health and dental plan, 401 K, paid vacation and sick leave, and payment for USA certifications, background checks, etc. We also offer many opportunities for coach growth and development, including ASCA and ISCA clinics, traveling to high level meets, and training trips. To apply, please send cover letter, resume, and three references to Managing Team Director Monika Paris at mparis@pvfish.org .  

The Cincinnati Marlins, a team of 350 athletes, are seeking a Head Age Group Coach at our Central location (Keating Natatorium).  Full-time opportunity available. RESPONSIBILITIES Plan season training for the age groups and write practices. Coordinate & implement training plan at assigned practice sessions including dryland. Attend meets where age group swimmers are in attendance. Complete meet entries for all athletes. Communicate with the Head Coach on training principles and Saturday practice plans that include all Marlins locations. Communicate with group parents regarding practices, meets and concerns. Work with all age group coaches to determine move ups for the swimmers. Create practice schedules and meet schedules with the head coach. QUALIFICATIONS Competitive swimming background. 5 years USA Swimming coaching experience. Strong understanding of training principles and technique development. Strong work ethic, motivator, and communication skills. Energy and passion for the sport and youth development. Applicants must be current with all USA Swimming safety coaching requirements or be willing to obtain them. Applicants must be able to pass a USA Swimming background check prior to final hire. Start Date:  Sept 1 For more information about the Marlins, visit our website at www.cincy-marlins.com