Assistant Swim Coach

Position Summary

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Under the supervision of the Association Head Swim Coach & the Aquatics Director, the Assistant Swim Coach provides excellent customer service while managing the swim team and assisting with the production of a quality swim team program. The Assistant Swim Coach creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with the YMCA of Coastal Carolina policies and procedures.

Culture

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you.

Essential Functions

• Perform assigned coaching responsibilities, including practices, recruiting, recordkeeping and scheduling.
• Lead swimmers through skill mastery and swim practices to achieve higher level of technique.
• Teach participants how to perform skills correctly. Design tailored workouts for the various levels of abilities and strengths using the YMCA of Coastal Carolina’s Swim Team Progression Plan.
• Cookordinate and set up swim meets. Collaborate with parents and members to secure volunteers to assist in running swim meets.
• Supervise swim meets, including warm-ups, practice dives, etc., to ensure the safety of the swimmers.
• Greet and develop effective relationships with the members, participants and other staff.
• Assist in the retention of existing members and engagement of new members by informing them of the additional programs offered to them through the YMCA of Coastal Carolina membership.
• Perform equipment checks and ensure appropriate equipment is available as needed.
• Know, understand and consistently apply safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area.
• Know and review all emergency procedures and respond to emergency situations immediately in accordance with the YMCA of Coastal Carolina’s policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate commitment to the YMCA of Coastal Carolina’s strategic plan and Vision 2030 priorities.
• Attend all staff meetings and training courses as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Previous swim experience preferred.
• Previous customer service experience preferred
• Current YMCA Swim Coach or USA Swim Coach certification required.
• Current YMCA Lifeguard or Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches certification required.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with excellent follow through.
• Desire and ability to work with people of all ages.
• Must exhibit patience, sensitivity and understanding.
• Child Abuse Prevention supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by:
• Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members, or guests to your supervisor.
• Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children.
• Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Must be willing to regularly work flexible hours, nights and weekends.
• Must be able to pass a swimming skills test.
• May be required to sit, stand or maintain physical activity for extended periods of time including continuous physical endurance for thirty to sixty minutes of aerobic activity.
• May be required to work outdoors for extended periods of time. May be exposed to extreme outdoor weather conditions and temperatures and to wet and/or humid conditions in swimming pool areas.
• Must always be alert, keeping safety in mind. Must possess acceptable hearing and visual capabilities to monitor environment and members’ well-being.
• Must possess auditor, verbal and visual capabilities to adequately communicate via phone and in person.