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EMPIRE KC Swim Club is currently seeking an Assistant Coach.  EKC has location in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Overland Park, Kansas and Olathe, Kansas.  EKC has been a USA swimming member since its inception.   This is a part-time position.  Coaching requirements are 3-4 times per week with potential for growth. ESC has between 170-200 swimmers registered with the club throughout the year. Responsibilities:   1) Assist the Head Coach with design and implementation of EKC’s training programs.  2)  Work with swimmers to perfect stroke techniques.  3)  Manage the on-deck coaching of assigned swim groups.  4)  Encourage participation in all home and selected away swim meets.  5)  Establish a positive environment that fosters athletes’ love for the sport of swimming.  6)  Resolve conflicts in a professional, tactful manner.  7)  Coach at away meets as scheduled by the Head Coach.  Compensation:   Compensation will be commensurate with experience.  EKC pays for USA membership, professional development, and attendance at clinics.   Candidate Qualifications:   Have experiences as a competitive swimmer as well as some coaching experience is preferred.  Able to clearly communicate the proper strokes and techniques.  Must be an energetic and compassionate motivator capable of developing age group swimmers into senior level competitors.    How to Apply:  Interested applicants should email the head coach, Marjoire Sherard at coachmarjorie@esclions.com   or sr. coach Carmen at carmen.menges@yahoo.com .     Contact Information Blaine Markley, Board President bmarkley@spencerfane.com Marjorie Sherard, Head Coach coachmarjorie@esclions.com (913) 207-8116 Carmen Menges, Senior Coach Carmen.menges@yahoo.com (816) 918-3773

The Lifeguard is to oversee the safety of member and program participants of the pool areas. The Lifeguard is also responsible for informing and serving YMCA members and volunteers in a premier fashion. He or she is expected to emphasize member service, character development, the mission statement and to work with membership retention and promotion. Leaders who enforce pool rules: Receive Free training and certification (a $250 value) Receive Free YMCA membership to all YMCA gyms Work flexible schedules Receive opportunities for career advancement Responsibilities Models the core values of Caring, Honest, Respect and Responsibility; implements character development and the YMCA core values in all programs and all aspects of center operations. Continuously scan the pool (every 10 seconds), whirlpool and sauna areas, checking for safe conditions. Must maintain high level of alertness at all times. Staff may be videotaped for safety audit purposes and ongoing training. Will be required to complete 2 hours of in-service training a month. Position may require environment changes (outdoor to indoor, humid environments). Will be required to participate in ongoing training that will be held during operational hours (operational manikin drops, pool safety checks, CPR checks). Enforce all posted rules and any other rules that are required to ensure the safety of all participants. Must constantly watch the pool and have a rescue tube, whistle, emergency button, and supplemental oxygen barrier mask ready and available at all times, actively scanning 10 x 10. Lifeguard is not to do secondary duties in place of scanning their zone of protection. Make sure that the pool deck is free of clutter and perform all maintenance duties assigned by Aquatic Director. Test pool chemical levels and report changes to Aquatics Director immediately. Fill out all Y accident and incident reports completely and turn into the Aquatics Director. Responsible for opening and closing procedures. Responsible for maintaining the continuity of lap swim and moving participants accordingly. Must be able to be a team player with all staff. Must notify appropriate staff of any unsafe conditions, needed repairs, complaints, accidents, or injuries immediately. Must participate in special events within the Aquatics Department and may include events facility-wide. Must participate in events benefiting the Annual Mission campaign.  Qualifications Must be 16 years of age. Tread water for 2 minutes, no hands Swim 250 yards without stopping using a variety of specific strokes Swim to the bottom of a 9-12 foot pool. Sprint 25 yards, retrieve an object from the bottom of the pool, tread water with the object for 1 minute, climb out of the pool without using a ladder or other assistance. Perform 100 chest compressions on a mannequin. Able to relate and work with diverse groups of people in a friendly and consistent manner.

Under the supervision of the Aquatics Director and in accordance with the mission, character development and values of the YMCA, the Swim Instructor will teach quality lessons to participants concentrating on the YMCA’s five areas of growth; personal safety, stroke development, water safety and rescue, personal growth, and water sports and games. Swim Instructor is expected to emphasize member service, character development, the mission statement, and to work with membership retention and promotion. Responsibilities Contribute to the overall YMCA mission of healthy living, youth development and social responsibility.  Enforce all posted rules and any other rules that are required to ensure the safety of all participants. Teach swim lessons to participants at appropriate age levels, per national guidelines of course levels and ratios. Plan lessons for classes, be well prepared for lesson. Responsible for set up and tear down of lessons (includes all utilized equipment). Take attendance at all classes. Responsible for updating all areas and certifications through the YMCA training certification program as needed for position. Responsible to assist in the cleanliness of the pool and reporting any maintenance needs. Be a team player with all staff. Must participate in the annual mission campaign as assigned. May be asked to participate in special events within the Aquatics Department and throughout the facility. Qualifications Must be 16 years of age. American Safety and Health Institute certifications: Current First Aid. Current CPRPro (includes AED). Current Emergency Oxygen. YMCA Swim Lessons Instructor. Must be able to relate and work with diverse groups of people in a friendly and consistent manner.