Head Swim Coach - North Royalton YMCA

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Aquatics Director, the Head Swim Team Coach provides leadership in the preparation, planning, and operation of swim team practices at their assigned branch while coordinating with the other branches for competitive meets. Promotes and incorporates the YMCA's core values and mission into all aspects of the job and community.

Essential Functions

• Fulfill the Y's mission to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
• Build effective, authentic relationships with swimmers and parents.
• Encourage member and parent support and involvement; identify and recruit potential volunteers.
• Give swimmers knowledge to understand and master strokes allowing for movement up through the swim team groups, and provide corrective feedback that will enhance swimmers' techniques.
• Ensure the safety of swimmers at practice by following proper precautions and regulations.
• Provide leadership and direction for assistant coaches and support volunteers.
• Prepare and plan schedules and achievement guidelines for practices.
• Lead practices of the swim group(s) with care and excitement.
• Encourage the involvement of all participants.
• Collaborate with the other Head Swim Team Coaches and Aquatics Directors to plan swim meets.
• Communicate program and meet information with parents and program participants.
• Plan and coordinate branch team gatherings, end of season celebrations and other events.
• Maintain records of attendance, registration, achievements, progress reports, skill development.
• Represent the YMCA at meets and meetings.
• Recruit, develop and maintain volunteers and parent groups/committees.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and human relations skills.
• Swim experience is required.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification is required and can be provided by the YMCA after hire.
• YMCA Principles of Competitive Swimming and Diving is required after hire.
• Prior coaching experience preferred.
• Previous experience with Team & Meet Manager Software.

Technical Skills and Knowledge

• Working knowledge of rules and regulations of the sport.
• Knowledge of and ability to demonstrate correct swim techniques and strokes.
• General knowledge of anatomy, exercise physiology, and kinesiology/body kinematics.
• General understanding of child development and physiology.
• Commitment to the mission, cause of the YMCA, and uphold its values and ethics.
• Ability to work effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.
• Willingness and ability to be a mandated reporter for any signs or suspicion of child abuse and neglect.

About YMCA of Greater Cleveland

The YMCA of Greater Cleveland offers an exceptional package that includes:

• A free membership to your local YMCA and discount to YMCA programs including childcare (part-time positions do not receive discount on childcare).
• Additional employee discounts at many places in and around town, just for being a YMCA of Greater Cleveland employee.
• Eligible employees receive comprehensive Benefits Plan including Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Plan, Retirement (8% paid by the YMCA of Greater Cleveland and paid vacation).