Blue Waves Head Swim Coach

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides direct leadership, instruction and motivation for swimmers on swim team.

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.

MEMBER SERVICE STATEMENT

Members are the heart of this organization. They are the reason we exist. Members are the most important visitors we have, whether they visit by mail, phone or in person. They are not statistics and always deserve our respect. No matter what we are hired to do, satisfying members’ needs and wants is everyone’s first and most important responsibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Coaches and instructs swimmers in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared practices and workouts accordingly.
• Buils effective, authentic relationships with swimmers and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
• Actively supports the organization’s DEIB commitments by modeling equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging in daily work.
• Recommends and helps implement strategies and initiatives that advance the organization’s diversity goals.
• Conveys information on the swim team, aquatics programs and schedules.
• Attends practices and swim meets as required.
• Maintains records as required (i.e. attendance, swim meet reports, etc.).
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures.
• Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Organizes and puts away needed swim team equipment.
• Reports damaged equipment.
• Trains and supervises Junior Swim Coaches as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum age of 21.
• Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen.
• USA Swim Coach certifications.
• Committing to support and further our anti-racist work as an organization.
• Learning about our initiatives and the continuous work and being able to vocalize with members if needed.
• Current Lifeguard Training Certification or Safety Training for Swim Coaches.
• Knowledge of the competitive strokes and techniques, competitive swimming and general water safety.
• Knowledgeable in Team Unify, Meet Manager, Team Manager.

ABUSE RISK MANAGEMENT

• Adheres to policies related to boundaries with youth.
• Attends required abuse risk management training.
• Adheres to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising youth.
• Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke technique.
• Ability to lift equipment.

PAY AND SCHEDULE

Hourly rate $20.00-$25.00, depending on experience, education and relative skill sets. FREE MEMBERSHIP!

SCHEDULE

Not specified.

BEATS

Not specified.