Swim Coach

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South is the preeminent youth development organization in Southeastern Massachusetts, serving more than 2,500 youth annually from infancy to adulthood from nearly 50 zip codes at our Clubhouses in Brockton and Taunton, our 100-acre Camp Riverside property, and at several community extension sites across the region. BGCMS is fueled by a critical mission "to nurture strong minds, healthy bodies, and community spirit through youth-driven, high-impact programming in safe and fun environments" to ensure that every child in need of support, opportunity, and belonging has a positive place to spend their out-of-school hours.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South is hiring for a Swim Coach to provide leadership in the preparation, planning and operation of swim team practices and competitive meets.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepares schedules and achievement guidelines for practices.
• Set and evaluate swim team members individual goals; provide individual and team feedback for improvement and recognition.
• Encourages member and parent support and involvement; identifies potential volunteers.
• Communicates information on swim team meets; provides information on location, transportation, and other areas of logistics.
• Maintains records of achievements, progress reports, skill development.
• Maintain current knowledge of emergency procedures; report incident and accident events in complete and timely manner.
• Represents the Club at various community events, meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum age of 18.
• Previous experience as a competitive swimmer, coach, or instructor.
• Required Safety Training for Swim Coaches certification. (USA Swim Coach certification - if not certified, willing to become certified)
• Exemplary communication skills (written and verbal) are needed, including the ability to present in front of large groups, interact with and motivate stakeholders, represent the organization at community events and meetings, and write professionally in emails, etc.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people (staff, families, youth, etc.) and a track record of building and sustaining meaningful relationships with individuals and teams from all socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Commitment to professionalism including high expectations and standards of quality, a strong work ethic and personal code of ethics, accountability, and dependability.
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented with the ability to set effective objectives for teams and individuals and take ownership for results.
• Demonstrated commitment to the values of diversity, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
• Willing to provide instruction during daily programming times and occasional night and weekend hours. This position does not provide for remote work options.
• Certifications: As outlined in BGCMS Training Academy upon hire or within allocated training timelines.

Schedule: Weekdays 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm, 10 - 20 hours per week, with occasional Saturdays for swim meets.

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB CORE COMPETENCIES:

Engaging Community: Builds bridges beyond our walls to ensure our Clubs’ work is community-focused, welcoming of all, and providing wide-reaching community benefits.

Inclusion: Values all people (members, families, staff, volunteers, donors, partners, etc.) for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, equity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.

Communication & Influence: Listens to understand and expresses self effectively (in written and verbal communications) in ways which engage, inspire, inform, and build commitment to our mission.

Program/Project Management: Ensures program/project budgetary and impact goals are achieved.

Innovation: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Clubs’ work and impact in the community and on members.

Developing Self & Others: Develops self (skills and actions) and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.

Teamwork & Cooperation: Demonstrates ability to work productively and cooperatively with others at all levels to achieve individual and collective goals for impact. Understands and manages external emotions effectively in all situations

DISCLAIMER: The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. All offers are contingent upon passing a thorough background check including a CORI, SORI and National Criminal History Background check. Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Schedule:

• Evening shift

Application Question(s):

• The minimum age requirement for this position is 18 years old. Do you meet this requirement? Answer yes or no.

License/Certification:

• USA Swim Coach Certificate (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Taunton, MA 02780 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18