Head Age Group Coach - Graham Aquatic Center - York

About the role

The Head Age Group Coach at the YMCA of the Roses creates a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting and maintaining the safety of all aquatic facility users in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

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, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and plans practices in accordance with the developmental and junior age group team standards for scheduled practices.
• Primary coach of JR B squad and assistant coach for Pre-Team, Advanced, and Novice; spends time alongside Head Coach with Seniors and JR A.
• Oversees 3-10 assistant coaches in both the Junior and Development groups.
• Assists Head Coach with the planning and facilitation of dryland sessions for various groups.
• Develops, promotes, and manages the competitive swimming program in a manner consistent with USA Swimming and YMCA standards.
• Helps create new approaches to serve the needs of the program.
• Supervises the general facilities on-site (pool, pool deck, equipment storage, locker rooms) as well as off-site for upkeep, cleanliness, and proper usage during and following the program.
• Maintains proper records and department documentation.
• Maintains constant supervision of swimmers, identifies swimmers who need assistance, and supports swimmers as necessary to ensure a positive learning environment.
• Attends team meets as directed by the Executive Director and Head Coach; assists with setup and cleanup during home meets.
• Attends team social functions, year-end banquets, and assists with fundraising.
• Seeks educational opportunities through the National YMCA Competitive Swimming Coaches Association and the American Swimming Coaches Association under the direction of the Head Coach.
• Adheres to program standards, including safety and cleanliness, ensuring consistency with evidence-based practices.
• Relates to individual swimmers on a personal basis at practice, meets, and other venues.
• Addresses parents' concerns through individual contact before or after practice.
• Follows the National YMCA philosophy of "Everybody Swims" regardless of outcome.
• Completes all other required duties requested by the Executive Director or Head Coach.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 18.
• No less than 2 years of experience coaching similar swim teams.
• Certifications: CPR/AED/First Aid, Lifeguarding and/or Coaches Safety USA, and YMCA coach certification within 1 month of hire.
• Obtain state police clearance, child abuse clearance, and FBI fingerprint clearance.
• Obtain Mandated Reporter Clearance.
• Complete all required trainings within 1 month of hire.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physically perform all skills required of a swim coach, including but not limited to kneeling, reaching, pushing, balancing, crouching, standing, pulling, grasping, repetitive motions, stooping, walking, lifting, talking, hearing, digital dexterity, and driving a vehicle.
• Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the coaching area.
• Good depth perception and field of vision.
• Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.
• Prepared to work in outside weather conditions during the season.

Leadership Competencies

• Inclusion
• Critical Thinking & Decision Making
• Emotional Maturity
• Relationships
• Communication
• Developing Others