Assistant Swim Coach
YMCA of Columbia-Willamette · Sherwood, OR · 3 wk ago
OTHRFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: headings for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content.
We need to parse the job posting.
First, there is an "Apply Description" then a series of questions: "Do you have experience in competitive swimming? Want to learn how to lead a team of youth swimmers? Are you a team player? Are you 18 or older? Become an Assistant Swim Coach at the YMCA!" Then "Why should you apply?" bullet list of benefits: Free Household Gym Membership, Free Group Fitness Classes, Free Pool Access, Program Discounts, Paid Sick Leave, Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities, Opportunities for Growth/Leadership, Build your Resume, Work with friends, Engage with your community.
Then "What would you be doing?" bullet list of duties.
Then "Position Summary" paragraph.
Then "Functions Reasonable Accommodations Statement" (some boilerplate). We need to remove boilerplate like Reasonable Accommodations Statement? It's part of functions but maybe we keep essential functions? The instruction: Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. Reasonable Accommodations Statement might be considered boilerplate but it's part of functions. However we need to preserve substantive info. The statement: "To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the functions." That's generic legal boilerplate; we can drop it.
Then "Essential Functions" list of duties (many). Then "Additional Functions" list.
Then "Requirements" heading with "REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS" bullet list and "Preferred Qualifications" bullet list.
We need to map to sections: About the role (maybe Position Summary), Responsibilities (What would you be doing? plus Essential Functions + Additional Functions?), Requirements (Required Qualifications), Qualifications (maybe Preferred Qualifications?), Skills (maybe not explicit), Benefits (list from Why should you apply?), Pay (none), Schedule (none). We should not create Pay or Schedule sections if not present.
We need to avoid filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
We need to output only HTML fragment.
We need to use
for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content.
We need to parse the job posting.
First, there is an "Apply Description" then a series of questions: "Do you have experience in competitive swimming? Want to learn how to lead a team of youth swimmers? Are you a team player? Are you 18 or older? Become an Assistant Swim Coach at the YMCA!" Then "Why should you apply?" bullet list of benefits: Free Household Gym Membership, Free Group Fitness Classes, Free Pool Access, Program Discounts, Paid Sick Leave, Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities, Opportunities for Growth/Leadership, Build your Resume, Work with friends, Engage with your community.
Then "What would you be doing?" bullet list of duties.
Then "Position Summary" paragraph.
Then "Functions Reasonable Accommodations Statement" (some boilerplate). We need to remove boilerplate like Reasonable Accommodations Statement? It's part of functions but maybe we keep essential functions? The instruction: Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. Reasonable Accommodations Statement might be considered boilerplate but it's part of functions. However we need to preserve substantive info. The statement: "To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the functions." That's generic legal boilerplate; we can drop it.
Then "Essential Functions" list of duties (many). Then "Additional Functions" list.
Then "Requirements" heading with "REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS" bullet list and "Preferred Qualifications" bullet list.
We need to map to sections: About the role (maybe Position Summary), Responsibilities (What would you be doing? plus Essential Functions + Additional Functions?), Requirements (Required Qualifications), Qualifications (maybe Preferred Qualifications?), Skills (maybe not explicit), Benefits (list from Why should you apply?), Pay (none), Schedule (none). We should not create Pay or Schedule sections if not present.
We need to avoid filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
We need to output only HTML fragment.
We need to use for section headings. Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose.
We need to preserve all substantive info.
Let's extract content.
**About the role / Position Summary**: "Under the direction of the Head Swim Coach, the Assistant Coach will coach pre-competitive and competitive swimmers according to YMCA-USA and USA Swimming best practices and local protocols. They will be responsible for greeting parents and children, teaching strokes using a variety of drills and techniques, preparing practice sets, leading dryland and warmup activities, and attending scheduled meetings."
We can put that as a
under
About the role
.
**Responsibilities**: Combine "What would you be doing?" list plus Essential Functions plus Additional Functions? Might be too much but we can combine into one Responsibilities section with bullet list.
Let's list all duty items:
From "What would you be doing?":
- Leading by example - using your training to perform rescues in and around the pool
- Assisting in preparation of the swim team area for workout
- Assisting with appropriate stretching and warm-up/cool-down activities
- Assisting with maintaining safety and discipline during workouts and meets
- Assisting in responding to the individual needs of participants
- Assisting in providing a variety of demonstration, explanation, and practice and skill correction during each workout
- Assisting in effective communication with athletes and parents in a friendly manner and providing appropriate encouragement
- Being a positive role model for youth in your community
- Upholding the YMCA Policies and Standards
From Essential Functions:
- Teach strokes, skills, drills, and techniques in accordance with the current YMCA-USA and USA Swimming best practices and local procedures.
- Be prepared and on time for practices, clinics, and meets in order to greet parents and participants
- Have all necessary equipment and a practice plan prepared before classes begin.
- Remain on-deck after programs to greet parents and dismiss participants as well as clean up.
- Record and track swimmer and participant personal records for each event and stroke.
- Conduct and evaluate swimmers assigned according to standards set by the Head Swim Coach.
- Understand the mission of the YMCA, incorporate the YMCA core values, and develop participants’ spirit, mind and body through competitive swimming.
- Establish good rapport with parents, participants, and staff.
- Communicate with participants and families through a variety of methods including in-person, email, and through approved app notifications.
- Collect media to show swimmer progress, for parent communication, and for marketing using approved devices.
- Be present for all practices, clinics, and meets during a season and/or document any necessary substitutions, getting supervisor approval prior to absences whenever possible.
- Provide safe and clean environment for participants.
- Dress according to the staff uniform policy determined by the Association and supervisor.
- Attend all required meetings and trainings as designated by supervisor.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
From Additional Functions:
- Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with both members and staff, and give directions in an authoritative yet tactful manner.
- Ability to respond to critical incidents and act swiftly in an emergency situation.
- Be familiar with and support the Mission of the YMCA.
- Ability to adequately observe participant skills, enforce safety regulations, and utilize appropriate instructional and coaching techniques.
We can combine all into a bullet list under Responsibilities.
**Requirements**: Required Qualifications bullet list:
- Must be 18 or older
- Must pass YMCA background check
- First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certifications from an accredited organization (American Red Cross, YMCA LG-v6, or similar) or ability to obtain immediately upon hire.
**Qualifications**: Preferred Qualifications bullet list:
- Previous experience with competitive swimming
- Lifeguard (including deep water) Certification from the American Red Cross
- YMCA-USA Coach Certification
- USA Swimming Coach Certification
**Skills**: Not explicitly listed; maybe we can omit.
**Benefits**: From "Why should you apply?" list:
- Free Household Gym Membership
- Free Group Fitness Classes
- Free Pool Access
- Program Discounts
- Paid Sick Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
- Opportunities for Growth/Leadership
- Build your Resume
- Work with friends
- Engage with your community
**Pay**: Not mentioned, so omit.
**Schedule**: Not mentioned, omit.
We need to ensure we don't repeat job title as heading. Not needed.
We need to output only HTML fragment.
Structure:
About the role
...
Responsibilities
- ...
...
Requirements
- ...
...
Qualifications
- ...
...
Benefits
- ...
...
Make sure no extra whitespace? It's fine.
Check for duplication: Some items may overlap (e.g., "Being a positive role model" vs "Establish good rapport". Keep both.
We must not include boilerplate like "Reasonable Accommodations Statement". We omitted.
We must not include "Functions Reasonable Accommodations Statement" heading. We omitted.
We must not include "Position Summary" heading; we used About the role.
We must not include "Essential Functions" heading; we merged into Responsibilities.
We must not include "Additional Functions" heading.
We must not include "Requirements" heading? We used Requirements for required qualifications. Good.
We must not include "Preferred Qualifications" heading; we used Qualifications.
We must not include "Why should you apply?" heading; we used Benefits.
We must not include "What would you be doing?" heading; we used Responsibilities.
Now ensure we didn't miss any substantive info: The "Apply Description" initial questions: "Do you have experience in competitive swimming? Want to learn how to lead a team of youth swimmers? Are you a team player? Are you 18 or older? Become an Assistant Swim Coach at the YMCA!" This is promotional; maybe we could incorporate into About the role? But it's not essential; we could omit as it's more like a call to action. The instruction: Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. The questions are substantive? They are more like marketing. Might be considered part of the posting but not essential duties. However we could include them in About the role paragraph? But we already have a paragraph about role. Could add a sentence: "Do you have experience in competitive swimming? Want to learn how to lead a team of youth swimmers? Are you a team player? Are you 18 or older?" Might be considered filler but it's part of the posting. The instruction says remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. These questions are not boilerplate; they are part of the description. I'd include them in About the role as a maybe before the position summary. But we already have a
for About the role; we could combine.
Let's craft About the role paragraph: "Do you have experience in competitive swimming? Want to learn how to lead a team of youth swimmers? Are you a team player? Are you 18 or older? Under the direction of the Head Swim Coach, the Assistant Coach will coach pre-competitive and competitive swimmers according to YMCA-USA and USA Swimming best practices and local protocols. They will be responsible for greeting parents and children, teaching strokes using a variety of drills and techniques, preparing practice sets, leading dryland and warmup activities, and attending scheduled meetings."
That preserves the questions.
Now ensure we didn't duplicate any content elsewhere.
Now produce HTML.
Check for any missing info: The "Position Summary" also includes "Under the direction of the Head Swim Coach..." we used.
Now check for any other sections: maybe "Skills" could be derived from Required Qualifications? But we have separate Requirements and Qualifications. Skills not present; we omit.
Now output.
Make sure to close tags properly.
Let's write:
About the role
Do you have experience in competitive swimming? Want to learn how to lead a team of youth swimmers? Are you a team player? Are you 18 or older? Under the direction of the Head Swim Coach, the Assistant Coach will coach pre-competitive and competitive swimmers according to YMCA-USA and USA Swimming best practices and local protocols. They will be responsible for greeting parents and children, teaching strokes using a variety of drills and techniques, preparing practice sets, leading dryland and warmup activities, and attending scheduled meetings.
Responsibilities
- Leading by example - using your training to perform rescues in and around the pool
- Assisting in preparation of the swim team area for workout
- Assisting with appropriate stretching and warm-up/cool-down activities
- Assisting with maintaining safety and discipline during workouts and meets
- Assisting in responding to the individual needs of participants
- Assisting in providing a variety of demonstration, explanation, and practice and skill correction during each workout
- Assisting in effective communication with athletes and parents in a friendly manner and providing appropriate encouragement
- Being a positive role model for youth in your community
- Upholding the YMCA Policies and Standards
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose. We need to preserve all substantive info. Let's extract content. **About the role / Position Summary**: "Under the direction of the Head Swim Coach, the Assistant Coach will coach pre-competitive and competitive swimmers according to YMCA-USA and USA Swimming best practices and local protocols. They will be responsible for greeting parents and children, teaching strokes using a variety of drills and techniques, preparing practice sets, leading dryland and warmup activities, and attending scheduled meetings." We can put that as a
under
About the role
. **Responsibilities**: Combine "What would you be doing?" list plus Essential Functions plus Additional Functions? Might be too much but we can combine into one Responsibilities section with bullet list. Let's list all duty items: From "What would you be doing?": - Leading by example - using your training to perform rescues in and around the pool - Assisting in preparation of the swim team area for workout - Assisting with appropriate stretching and warm-up/cool-down activities - Assisting with maintaining safety and discipline during workouts and meets - Assisting in responding to the individual needs of participants - Assisting in providing a variety of demonstration, explanation, and practice and skill correction during each workout - Assisting in effective communication with athletes and parents in a friendly manner and providing appropriate encouragement - Being a positive role model for youth in your community - Upholding the YMCA Policies and Standards From Essential Functions: - Teach strokes, skills, drills, and techniques in accordance with the current YMCA-USA and USA Swimming best practices and local procedures. - Be prepared and on time for practices, clinics, and meets in order to greet parents and participants - Have all necessary equipment and a practice plan prepared before classes begin. - Remain on-deck after programs to greet parents and dismiss participants as well as clean up. - Record and track swimmer and participant personal records for each event and stroke. - Conduct and evaluate swimmers assigned according to standards set by the Head Swim Coach. - Understand the mission of the YMCA, incorporate the YMCA core values, and develop participants’ spirit, mind and body through competitive swimming. - Establish good rapport with parents, participants, and staff. - Communicate with participants and families through a variety of methods including in-person, email, and through approved app notifications. - Collect media to show swimmer progress, for parent communication, and for marketing using approved devices. - Be present for all practices, clinics, and meets during a season and/or document any necessary substitutions, getting supervisor approval prior to absences whenever possible. - Provide safe and clean environment for participants. - Dress according to the staff uniform policy determined by the Association and supervisor. - Attend all required meetings and trainings as designated by supervisor. - Perform all other duties as assigned. From Additional Functions: - Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with both members and staff, and give directions in an authoritative yet tactful manner. - Ability to respond to critical incidents and act swiftly in an emergency situation. - Be familiar with and support the Mission of the YMCA. - Ability to adequately observe participant skills, enforce safety regulations, and utilize appropriate instructional and coaching techniques. We can combine all into a bullet list under Responsibilities. **Requirements**: Required Qualifications bullet list: - Must be 18 or older - Must pass YMCA background check - First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certifications from an accredited organization (American Red Cross, YMCA LG-v6, or similar) or ability to obtain immediately upon hire. **Qualifications**: Preferred Qualifications bullet list: - Previous experience with competitive swimming - Lifeguard (including deep water) Certification from the American Red Cross - YMCA-USA Coach Certification - USA Swimming Coach Certification **Skills**: Not explicitly listed; maybe we can omit. **Benefits**: From "Why should you apply?" list: - Free Household Gym Membership - Free Group Fitness Classes - Free Pool Access - Program Discounts - Paid Sick Leave - Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities - Opportunities for Growth/Leadership - Build your Resume - Work with friends - Engage with your community **Pay**: Not mentioned, so omit. **Schedule**: Not mentioned, omit. We need to ensure we don't repeat job title as heading. Not needed. We need to output only HTML fragment. Structure:About the role
...
Responsibilities
- ... ...
Requirements
- ... ...
Qualifications
- ... ...
Benefits
- ... ...
maybe before the position summary. But we already have a
for About the role; we could combine. Let's craft About the role paragraph: "Do you have experience in competitive swimming? Want to learn how to lead a team of youth swimmers? Are you a team player? Are you 18 or older? Under the direction of the Head Swim Coach, the Assistant Coach will coach pre-competitive and competitive swimmers according to YMCA-USA and USA Swimming best practices and local protocols. They will be responsible for greeting parents and children, teaching strokes using a variety of drills and techniques, preparing practice sets, leading dryland and warmup activities, and attending scheduled meetings." That preserves the questions. Now ensure we didn't duplicate any content elsewhere. Now produce HTML. Check for any missing info: The "Position Summary" also includes "Under the direction of the Head Swim Coach..." we used. Now check for any other sections: maybe "Skills" could be derived from Required Qualifications? But we have separate Requirements and Qualifications. Skills not present; we omit. Now output. Make sure to close tags properly. Let's write:
About the role
Do you have experience in competitive swimming? Want to learn how to lead a team of youth swimmers? Are you a team player? Are you 18 or older? Under the direction of the Head Swim Coach, the Assistant Coach will coach pre-competitive and competitive swimmers according to YMCA-USA and USA Swimming best practices and local protocols. They will be responsible for greeting parents and children, teaching strokes using a variety of drills and techniques, preparing practice sets, leading dryland and warmup activities, and attending scheduled meetings.
Responsibilities
- Leading by example - using your training to perform rescues in and around the pool
- Assisting in preparation of the swim team area for workout
- Assisting with appropriate stretching and warm-up/cool-down activities
- Assisting with maintaining safety and discipline during workouts and meets
- Assisting in responding to the individual needs of participants
- Assisting in providing a variety of demonstration, explanation, and practice and skill correction during each workout
- Assisting in effective communication with athletes and parents in a friendly manner and providing appropriate encouragement
- Being a positive role model for youth in your community
- Upholding the YMCA Policies and Standards
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