YMCA Head Swim Team Coach

POSITION SUMMARY:

To ensure that all swim team practices and meets are started and finished as scheduled. Performs program to best of ability to achieve obtainable goals set by the Telford Community Center YMCA. Provides a sense of control during scheduled programs. This will increase the safety of the pool for all participants, members, and their guest. The coach will assist during emergency care in the event of an accident. Time will be spent preparing and organizing scheduled programs. Time will be spent doing routine maintenance duties as assigned by the management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:

• Plan, organize and implement practices.
• Enforce rules and justly establish disciplinary actions.
• Keep the Program Director informed at all times of any situations relating to swim team.
• In charge of all swim team activities to ensure that all programs are started and finished as scheduled.
• Teach program by the YMCA of the USA guidelines.
• Prevention of accidents both in the water and on the deck.
• Provide rescue and emergency assistance in the event of an accident.
• Maintain a sense of control and safety during scheduled programs.
• Help assistant coaches take care of all equipment plus getting it out and putting it away.
• Take daily attendance and provide feedback to all participants and parents.
• Attend all staff meetings and in-service training as set up by the Program Director as assigned.
• Maintenance duties when needed. These duties include picking up litter on the deck and keeping the deck clear of all obstructions.
• Wear staff uniform and name tag when on duty and appropriate.
• Always have a whistle with you and use as needed.
• Customer service. Be friendly and able to answer general YMCA questions.
• Work your scheduled times or find your own qualified substitute approved by supervisor.
• Fill out incident reports for any accident no matter how minor.
• Either have current knowledge of how to use High Team software or the ability to learn how to use HY-Tech software.
• Member of the Telford YMCA Parent Advisory Council Board (PAC).
• Recruitment of new members of the Telford YMCA swim team.

YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES (Leader):

· Influence: Employs influence strategies that engage, inspire, and build commitment to position and overall Y goals

· Communication: Listens and expresses ideas effectively and in a manner that reflects a true understanding of the needs of the audience

· Decision Making: Integrates logic, intuition, and sound judgment to analyze information to identify greatest opportunities, make sound decisions, and solve problems.

· Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· 21 years of age and have high school diploma or equivalent.

· Safety Training for Swim Coaches

· Current CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid and Oxygen certifications

· Proficient in swimming and safety skills

· Child Protection Training Including Mandated Reporter

· Must demonstrate qualities of a leader and be able to complete tasks with minimal supervision.

· Principles of YMCA Swimming and Diving

· Must be observant, safety conscious and able to react calmly and quickly to an emergency.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be mentally alert to dangerous situations to assure the safety of all swimmers.
• Physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and administer CPR, Oxygen and First Aid effectively.
• Physical mobility to properly use aquatic equipment to rescue a 200 lb. person.
• Must be able to physically stand and sit for an extended period.
• Physically able to see, hear, and communicate clearly and be able to hear noises and distress signals in aquatic environment.
• Swim with proficiency and endurance for possible rescues.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with members and staff using Listen First skills.

END RESULT:

• The coach will help participants to grow in sportsmanship, clarify value, appreciate diversity, become better leaders and supporters, develop, and strengthen family relationships.
• Maintains high standards for scheduled program and ensures success.
• The coach is part of a staff team that ensures the success of the operation.
• Member will be safe and enjoy their YMCA aquatic experience.
• A well-served community that understands and values the mission and purpose of the YMCA.
• Maintenance of facilities that promotes safe participation and a wholesome environment.
• Competence and good judgement is demonstrated in all matters within the scope of the responsibilities assigned.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, but to give you a basic structure of your duties, employee be requested to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by your immediate supervisor or management.

Criminal background check will be performed.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $10,500.00 per year

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $10,500 - $-1