Assistant Head Coach

About the Organization

The Baltimore Jewish Community Center (JCC), founded in 1854, is an organization of vitality and diversity committed to enhancing the general welfare of the total community. Inspired by Jewish values, the JCC focuses on creating meaningful experiences and opportunities to enrich, connect, and positively impact the community. We pride ourselves on an inclusive and welcoming workplace that celebrates diversity and fosters appreciation and respect for all team members.

About the Role

Under the supervision of the Head Coach, the Assistant Head Coach is primarily responsible for the age group program and summer swim team for the JCC of Greater Baltimore. This role includes team administration responsibilities such as team communication, meet assignments, meet set-up, and maintaining the highest standards of safety for all programming, facilities, and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, promote, and administer the JCC Barracuda Swim Team (year-round and summer league).
• Conduct team tryouts and advise on correct placement.
• Attend all scheduled in-person practices for age group, some senior, and master practices, as well as dryland activities.
• Attend team-related meetings, meets, or department meetings/trainings as scheduled.
• Assist in the development of new swim team programming (e.g., bonding and fundraising).
• Prevent and report any incidents of bullying.
• Assist junior and senior swimmers in the college athletics process by acting as a liaison between the swimmer and college coaches.
• Manage logistics and meet preparation for team participation, including ensuring entries are properly completed and entered into the appropriate system in a timely manner.
• Ensure set-up and functionality of timing systems.
• Attend team swim meets to support the entire program (if possible), or ensure at least 2 staff are present at all swim meets (2-3 per month).
• Establish and maintain high safety standards in the pool area.
• Knowledge of the Emergency Action Plan for the facility; react in accordance with published emergency procedures in case of an emergency.
• Ensure the safe and correct use of venue facilities and equipment.
• Maintain swim team and event equipment; check equipment before each session and inform the Head Coach of any damage.
• Plan and deliver fun, quality practice sessions appropriate to the ability of the children.
• Prepare structure for practice for each group and get to know the children in all groups.
• Care for and encourage children in all groups, integrating unhappy children through a variety of activities including exercises, games, and social activities.
• Ensure all coaches are assisting effectively and help train assistant coaches.
• Support the development of coaching/instructional skills among staff.
• Be involved in other group coaching sessions (practices, drylands, and meets) when possible.
• Provide back-up coverage when other coaches are unable to attend a session.
• Participate in departmental and agency training, staff meetings, supervisory conferences, committees, and special events as assigned.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Head Coach.

Requirements

• Current USA Foundation of Swim Coach level 1 (or higher) required.
• Have (or be willing and able to obtain) current certifications in American Red Cross First Aid and CPR/AED, Safety Training for Swim Coaches, Concussion Protocol Training, and Athlete Protection Training. Additional training and certification through USA Swimming will be necessary.
• Current certification in American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor preferred.
• Current certification in American Red Cross Lifeguarding preferred.
• Three to five years of age group coaching preferred.
• Strong understanding of the sport of swimming and the rules and regulations; a sound understanding of stroke mechanics and training.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal leadership, motivation, and teaching skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and market training and educational programs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Team Unify, Meet Manager, and other programs as needed.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands: Coaches must be able to see and hold an image of a student’s performance of a stroke in memory to provide feedback and correction. Coaches must have the physical flexibility required to demonstrate and perform all four basic swimming strokes. Coaches must be able to see in bright light. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment: The work environment for aquatics staff is usually hot and humid. Air quality within indoor pools may be reduced due to increased levels of chloramines and ammonia compounds produced from the disinfection of pool water. The noise level in the work environment is usually high. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay

$19-$23/hour

Benefits

• Complimentary membership to the Jewish Community Center.