Swim Coach

About the role

The YMCA of Greenville is a dynamic and rapidly growing association that seeks to strengthen the community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Swim Coach provides a superior experience to members and program participants by leading swim league programs in a safe and effective manner. You will respond to member and guest needs, provide customer service and maintain a safe aquatics environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare to lead swim practice.
• Greet and welcome participants each day.
• Ensure all equipment and instructional methods are appropriate.
• Promote all swim league practices and meets and actively recruit individuals to join the team appropriate for their ability level.
• Provide timely and accurate feedback to participants (or parents) about their progress and skills they need to work on.
• Keep program fresh by incorporating new skills and drills to keep participants learning and growing in their skills.
• Work with the Aquatics Director to ensure program goals are being met and to further develop the program overall.
• Wear required uniform to convey a professional appearance.
• Provide excellent service to members, guests and program participants.
• Maintain a clean, safe, fully stocked and well organized work area.
• Keep supervisor informed of any equipment needs or concerns.
• Handle and resolve concerns and inform 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.
• Attend mandatory meetings and in-services.
• Report to work on time.
• Participate in Open Doors campaign.
• Exemplify YMCA character values.
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
• Attend/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.

Requirements

• Current USA Swimming Coaching Certification—level one.
• Current BLS, First Aid, AED, & O2 Certification (American Red Cross or equivalent).
• Must have Safety Training (ARC) within 90 days of start date.
• At least one year of related experience.
• Lifeguard Certification.
• YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor or equivalent.
• Ability to teach and communicate aquatics skills to participants.
• Ability to communicate and enforce policies and procedures to members, program participants and guests.
• Ability to react quickly and properly in emergency situations.
• Must have enthusiasm and possess excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must complete New Staff Orientation, Bloodborne Pathogen, and Child Abuse training within first 30 days of employment.

Benefits

• Instant access to earned wages before payday.
• Free individual Y membership, with 75% discount on upgraded memberships.
• 50% discount on programs, including Childcare, sports, and aquatics.
• 20% discount on Personal Training.
• 12% retirement contribution once fully vested.
• 403b Retirement Savings Plan.