Swim Team Coach

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Head Coach and Associate Head Coach, the Swim Team Coach will provide leadership, instruction and motivation to swim team participants in a safe and positive environment. This role assists in carrying out the development plans for age-group and senior-level athletes and the promotion of both competitive swimming and the Y. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1.    Facilitates and oversees assigned training group practices under the direction of Head Coach and Associate Head Coach.

2.    Promotes Swim Team and the Y with existing and potential swim team members.

3.    Responsible for the overall safety of all swimmers. Able to respond to safety and emergency situations in an effective, efficient manner.

4.    Establishes and maintains good communication; responds to swimmer, team families and community inquiries and comments in a professional, timely manner.

5.    Assists in the organization of and attends all scheduled practices and swim meets.

6.    Completes other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.    Bachelor's degree preferred. 

2.    Competitive swimming experience and a history of swim coaching.

3.    Must be a minimum age of 18.

4.    Availability to work evenings and weekends.

5.    Certification in lifeguarding, first aid and CPR prior to employment.

6.    Must be able to demonstrate proficiency of swim skills in accordance with USA Swimming standards and have a strong foundation in stroke mechanics.

7.    Must currently hold or be willing to obtain all required ISI and USA Swimming Coach requirements/certifications.

8.    Must be able to communicate effectively with swimmers and their parents.

9.    Must possess the ability to handle stressful situations in a calm, professional manner and exhibit good judgment. 

10.  Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

·       Ability to pass lifeguard water test.

·       Must be able to remain alert.

·       Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods.

·       Adequate ability to hear noises and distinguish distress signals.

·       Ability to continuously scan all areas of the pool with clear vision.

·       Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a water rescue.

·       Ability to communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situations.

·       Ability to work in a chlorine environment.

·       Ability to work in high humidity.

·       Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees.

YMCA CORE VALUES:

Caring: Demonstrates a sincere concern for others, for their needs and well-being. Shows compassion, forgiveness, generosity and kindness.

Honesty: Tells the truth, demonstrates reliability and trustworthiness through actions that are in keeping with stated positions and beliefs. A person of integrity and fairness.

Respect: Treats others as they would like to be treated. Values the worth of every individual, including themselves. Shows acceptance, empathy, self-respect and tolerance.

Responsibility: Does what is right. Accountable for their choices of behavior, actions and promises. Shows commitment, courage, good health, service, professionalism and citizenship.

YMCA COMPETENCIES:
Mission Advancement: Models the Y’s values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.

Collaboration: Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience.

Operational Effectiveness: Assists in the development of plans and manages best practices through engagement of teams. Holds themselves accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.

Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills. Continually strives for improvement and the pursuit of personal/professional development.