Part Time YMCA/USA Head Site Coach

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute to the overall YMCA mission of healthy living, youth development and social responsibility.

• Work with the Director of Competitive Swimming to develop a schedule of practices and swim meets for the season and inform swimmers and parents of any schedule changes.

• Work with the Director of Competitive Swimming to develop a season plan for in-pool and dryland training

• Position involves weekend or extended hours and travel to offsite events

• Assist Director of Competitive Swimming to maintain team roster and ensure tracking, attendance and follow-up of program participants.

• Assist Director of Competitive Swimming with any additional administrative duties for their site.

• Maintain and develop a positive relationship with parents, volunteers, swimmers and the Parent Volunteer Committee.

• Assist and Mentor coaches at assigned practice location

• Responsible for staying current with the center announcements and information.

• Must maintain safety by following YMCA and national certification guidelines.

• Know and understand the pool area for safety reasons along with emergency procedures of the building.

• Responsible for injury/accident reporting procedures.

• Must notify appropriate staff of any unsafe conditions, needed repairs, complaints, accidents, or injuries immediately.

• Assist in the recruitment of volunteers for all swim meets and other swim team programs.

• Current knowledge of all areas of training and certifications as well as YMCA of Greater Kansas City associate handbook.

• Attend community functions and events to promote the YMCA, its mission and programs.

• Assist in the ideas for retention and sale initiatives for all Aquatics programs and members.

• Assist supervisor with ideas in the marketing for the YMCA/USA Swim Team.

• Participate in the Annual Mission campaign.

• Responsible for updating all certifications.

• Maintain a safe and clean, well organized pool office and area.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be 21 years of age.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Current certifications in:

  • First Aid

  • CPRPro (includes AED)

• YMCA /USA Coaching Certified

• Recent experience in working with senior level swimmers and up.

• Experience in working with athletes of all ages.

• Able to relate and work with diverse groups of people in a friendly and consistent manner.

• Detail oriented with good organizational skills, and be multi-task proficient.

HOURS & COMPENSATION

Part time 4-20 hours per week (up to 35 with meets)

$14-$20/hr based on experience and job responsibilities

HOW TO APPLY

For More information about the program visit kcbluewave.com

Apply online at https://careers-kansascityymca.icims.com/jobs/7428/ymca-usa-head-site-swim-coach/job

Questions: Contact Brent Graham - brentgraham@kansascityymca.org - 816.858.0114