ASSISTANT ARTISTIC SWIMMING COACH

About the Role

Under the direction of the Head Coach-Artistic Swimming Competitive Aquatics, the Assistant Swim Coach will facilitate, develop, promote and reinforce technique and strength development standards with designated coaching groups.

Responsibilities

• Develops athletes in all aspects of swimming including mental, psychological, and physical development.
• Prepares and implements specialized skill workouts as requested by Head Coach.
• Assists in coaching assigned groups and demonstrates the ability to work with all ages.
• Provides positive, encouraging, and specific feedback to athletes on a daily basis with regard to stroke technique.
• Organizes and directs swimmers at Level Testing, Clinics, and Local and Zone competitions.
• Provides pre- and post-routine feedback to the swimmers at all competitions and level testings.
• Assists Head Coach in preparation of new season by giving feedback on practices, meets, and programs.
• Communicates with parents in a positive and supportive manner.
• Maintains effective, positive relationships with members, participants, and other staff.
• Attends required meetings, clinics, or team social functions.
• Keeps accurate attendance and all other records current and organized.
• Supports and participates in association initiatives according to association criteria.
• Partners with other departments or outside agencies as appropriate to ensure success.
• Builds relationships with members; encourages members to build relationships with other members and join in the YMCA movement.
• Facilitates and guides the teaching of the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in YMCA programs; models these values personally.
• Maintains discipline with children during all activities under the guidelines of the Child Abuse Prevention Policy and Code of Conduct.
• Keeps Head Coach appraised of situations requiring their attention.
• Participates in fundraising and philanthropy efforts to support the organization’s charitable mission.
• Performs other job-related duties as requested and necessary.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a coaching role.
• Possess USAA Level I certification or obtain within 2 months of hire.
• Possess specialized/recognized certification or education that relates to the development of youth on an Artistic Swim Team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills that facilitate positive interactions between youth, parents, and coworkers.
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission and purpose of the YMCA.
• Possess at hire and maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications.

Working Conditions

• Ability to withstand being in the water for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and/or assist children up to 50 pounds in weight.
• Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking.
• Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.
• Potential exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.

Abuse Prevention Responsibilities

• All employees are expected to maintain boundaries, follow mandated reporting requirements, and uphold policies and procedures to protect youth and participants.
• Includes attending required trainings, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behaviors, and adhering to procedures that minimize risk.
• Supervisors are responsible for providing oversight, feedback, and accountability to ensure staff and volunteers follow these standards.