Head Swim Team Coach, Bethany YMCA

Description

Everyone knows the pool is the coolest place to be in the summer. Join our Aquatics Team to make sure everyone can enjoy the pool in a safe and welcoming environment. Whether you’re a lifeguard, a swim instructor, or a little bit of both, you’re going to love working in aquatics at the Y because you’re helping swimmers feel confident and gain experience in the water. No lifeguard experience? No problem, we’ll train you!

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• In accordance with the mission of the YMCA, the coach will recruit, instruct, and train swim team participants. 
• The Coach will evaluate and analyze the readiness of participants for the swim team events. 
• All guidelines will be followed as established in the YMCA Aquatic Program Manual. 
• The Coach is the liaison between the Aquatic Director and the Swim Team Parents. 
• He/she will exemplify the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in all aspects of the position or program.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Knowledge of competitive swimming and the ability to evaluate skills and analyze program participant levels.
• Must effectively communicate progress of swimmers to the Aquatic Director and parents.
• Is responsible for recruitment of participants and volunteers for the program.
• Must be able to communicate with and be responsible for the children between ages of five years and 19 years. 
• Will receive YMCA Swim Coach certification within one year of employment, or at the first available training. 
• Any duties assigned for the welfare of the program and YMCA will be completed.
• Will analyze participant’s readiness for entry into meet events. Must direct swim meets and conduct swim practices. 
• Must prepare and set up for meets and practices, as well as, break down and cleaning up after meets and practices. Meet results will be reported as needed to appropriate personnel, Teams, and YMCAs.
• Will run age appropriate practices.
• Communicate with parents about the progress of participants and their readiness for event participation.
• Coach will attend YMCA league meetings and give the Aquatic Director an update of all information pertaining to the Team and meets.
• Coach is responsible for setting up and conducting the Parent Meetings.
• Coach will complete tasks assigned by the Aquatic Director or Branch Executive Director.
• Must attend all team practices and swim meets. Is responsible for conducting safe, well-planned and challenging workouts.
• All duties will be performed with the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
• Develop meaningful and sustainable relationships with members, donors and volunteers.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must be certified in CPR, AED, O2, and First Aid. (Training provided by the Y, if needed) 
• Must complete all required Redwoods Trainings within 30 days of hire and renewed annually.
• Must be 18 years of age or older. 
• Must have experience with a competitive swim team. 
• Must have extensive knowledge of competitive swimming strokes and setting goals for appropriate levels. 
• Must be able to work with a variety of ages and be multi tasked. 
• Must possess the skills needed to communicate effectively with Parents, Swimmers, and the Aquatics Director. 
• Must receive YMCA Lifeguard Certification or YMCA Aquatic Safety Assistant within six months of employment.