Full-Time Head Swim Team Coach

POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for planning, managing, and directing the swim team at the Wellmark YMCA and for ensuring the safety of participants while operating within the policies, procedures, and practices of the YMCA of Greater Des Moines. This position will need to coach, lead and motivate athletes in practice groups and at meets, promoting improvement and growth. In addition, this full-time position’s off-deck responsibilities will include administrative and operational tasks vital to team management, growth and culture.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Hire, supervise, train and direct assistant coaches. 
2. In conjunction with the supervisor, prepare season training plans/themes/focus and develop team events. 
3. Plan, write, schedule, and direct all team practices and meets. 
4. Maintain proper records, team lists, and reports as needed. 
5. Address member concerns by appointments and/or phone conversations.
6. Relate to individual members on a professional basis at all times. 
7. Monitor and maintain equipment. 
8. Ensure safety of participants by enforcing policies and disciplinary rules.
9. Create an environment that welcomes all types of swimmers from varying levels and  backgrounds. 
10. Communicate with the team and staff information regarding team activities, meets, goals and daily training plans. 
11. Develop and execute the practice plan.
12. Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor or designated staff person.
13. Demonstrate and support the objectives of the Association as embodied in the mission statement and values.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Completion of high school or equivalent  
2. Two years of competitive coaching experience 
3. Working knowledge of competitive teams  
4. American Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches (Lifeguard certification will be accepted with proof of successful completion of the online Safety Training for Swim  Coaches certification)  
5. Registered USA Swimming Coach preferred
6. Additional training to be completed within the first 30 days and maintained afterwards.