Asst. Swim Team Coach - Aquatics II

Overview

The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.

Job Summary

This is an on-site position. Provides competitive swimming instructions to swim team members in Age group, Senior, or Masters programs. Organizes and conducts team workouts.

Responsibilities

• Performs assigned coaching responsibilities, which may include practices, recruiting, record-keeping, and scheduling.
• Recruits prospective members and provides information about YMCA membership and swim team fee structure.
• Attends all staff meetings, and trainings as required.
• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency procedures.
• Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Affords oversight of swim team members at meets and other team functions.
• Attends swim meets and swim team functions as agreed upon with supervisor.
• Maintains effective communication with participants and their parents.

Qualifications

• 16 or more years of age.
• 1 year or more of swim team experience preferred.
• Other applicable education, traning, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position will be considered.
• Current lifeguard and swim instructor certification from a recognized organization (e.g. Red Cross, YMCA).
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.
• Current Administering Emergency Oxygen Certification.
• American Red Cross Coaches Safety Training or equivalent.
• Ability to teach proper competitive swimming techniques.
• Knowledge of sound competitive swimming skills, and the ability to implement and teach these skills in a positive, healthy, manner.
• Knowledge of basic exercise.
• Ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.).
• Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.

Code of Conduct for Applicants

All employees and volunteers are responsible for adhering to abuse prevention policies, maintaining appropriate boundaries, completing required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and complying with mandated reporting requirements. Responsible for ensuring staff are properly screened, trained, supervised and held accountable to the organization’s abuse risk management standards.

Our Mission

Built a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body.

YMCA of Greater Seattle's Core Values

• Respect
• Responsibility
• Honesty
• Caring
• Passion for Excellence

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law. All job offers are contingent on the results of a background check. We participate in the Federal E-Verify system.