Assistant Swim Coach

About the role

The YMCA of Greenville is seeking an Assistant Swim Coach to provide a superior experience to members and program participants by assisting in leading swim league programs in a safe and effective manner. This position offers benefits such as instant access to earned wages, free individual Y membership, and discounts on various programs and services.

Responsibilities

• Respond to member and guest needs, providing customer service and maintaining a safe aquatics environment.
• Assist in coaching swim practice.
• Greet and welcome participants each day.
• Ensure all equipment and instructional methods are appropriate.
• Provide timely and accurate feedback to participants (or parents) about their progress and skills they need to work on.
• Consult with the Swim Coach to ensure participants are incorporating new skills and drills.
• Wear the required uniform to convey a professional appearance.
• Maintain a clean, safe, fully stocked, and well-organized work area.
• Inform the supervisor of any equipment needs or concerns.
• Handle and resolve concerns and inform the supervisor of unusual situations or unresolved issues.
• Provide accurate, appropriate, and immediate responses to all requests by members/guests.
• Leave the area in a clean and orderly condition by ensuring all equipment is returned to its appropriate area.
• Maintain required instructional certifications.
• Work with direct supervision of the Swim Coach.
• Attend mandatory meetings and in-services.
• Report to work on time.
• Participate in the Open Doors campaign.
• Exemplify YMCA character values.
• Maintain positive relations at all times with members, participants, and co-workers.
• Assist in all areas of the Y operation as requested by management.
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
• Attend and complete required abuse risk management training.
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers.
• Follow mandated reporting requirements.
• Adhere to job-specific abuse risk management responsibilities.
• Have current CPR, First Aid, AED, & O2 Certification (American Red Cross or equivalent).
• Able to teach and communicate aquatics skills to participants.
• Able to communicate and enforce policies and procedures to members, program participants, and guests.
• Able to react quickly and properly in emergency situations.
• Must have enthusiasm and possess excellent customer service skills.
• Able to complete New Staff Orientation, Bloodborne Pathogen, and Child Abuse training within the first 30 days of employment.

Requirements

• At least one year of related experience.
• Current USA Swimming Coaching Certification.
• Lifeguard Certification.
• YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to teach and communicate aquatics skills to participants.
• Excellent communication skills.