Age Group Coach - Swim Team

About the role

Assists in managing the implementation, development and delivery of the Competitive Swim program. Recruits, trains and supports assigned staff and volunteers. Additional responsibilities include hiring and training of staff; curriculum development; budget control; and adhering to all regulatory and Association standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coach age group (12 and Under – mini, level 3, level 2) programming:
  • Communicate with 12 and Under members and parents on a regular basis
  • Aid Director Of Competitive Aquatics in building a season plan (including meets) and work with Director of Competitive Aquatics to implement
  • Maintain team database and all 12 and Under meet entries
  • Staff age group accordingly to need as well as training
  • Administer duties such as account management, LSC/USA registrations, USA programs implementation
  • Develop and deliver a high quality, mission focused, YMCA age group competitive swim team program for youth ages 5-18
  • Manage coaching schedules and vacation schedules, ensuring coverage at all times
  • Offer a year-round program that includes YMCA short course and long course options as well as a competitive summer league
  • Assist in recruitment and retention of program participants
  • Develop and oversee the practice schedule of all levels, attend all meets and support the entire competitive program
• Create new opportunities for our athletes to improve the experience
  • Manage and organize participation, registration and logistics of swimmers at all swim meets
  • Create and organize volunteers for events and being point of contact for volunteer communication for our dual meets
• Teach and instruct participants through use of an appropriate curriculum that addresses the skill levels of all participants and assures the program is inclusive and welcoming for all
• Follow association guidelines related to budget, travel and meet participation
• Refer to budget manual, personnel manual and supervisor for specific clarification as needed
• Coordinates vacation outside of the competitive season responsibilities
• Aids in annual campaign activities
• Ensures compliance with all YGBW policies and standard operating procedures

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience preferred
• Competitive Swimming Experience for a minimum of 5 years preferred
• Current Lifeguard certifications or obtain certification within 30 days of hire
• Must have at least 5 years of coaching experience with swimmers of all ages
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
• YMCA and USA swimming coaches’ credential or obtain certification within 30 days of hire
• Ability to demonstrate all swim strokes
• Ability to direct programs through supervision of volunteers and staff required
• Must be fluent in spoken and written English
• Obtain and maintain all new hire certifications and trainings within 90 days of hire
• Display a positive and professional attitude and possess strong interpersonal skills
• Work Conditions and Physical Demands

Benefits

• Free family YMCA membership, including outdoor pools
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with paid holidays and plentiful PTO for full-time employees
• Babysitting while you work (up to 4 hours per day)
• Generous program discounts on childcare, camp, youth sports, swimming lessons and more!
• 12% employer contribution to retirement savings upon reaching eligibility and optional 403B retirement savings plan upon hire
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continuing education reimbursement, tuition discounts with Chestnut Hill College and Immaculata University
• Career development and paid training
• Unlimited referral bonus beginning at $300.00