Swim Team Assistant Coach

Nature and Scope

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the guidance of the Head Coach, the Swim Team Assistant Coach is responsible to support the implementation of the Competitive and/or Recreational Swimming Program following the YMCA Philosophy, Aquatic Guidelines, and the YMCA Competitive Sports Guidelines. The Assistant Coach will be helping to implement instruction to swimmers throughout the swim season and during swim clinics.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum age of 16
• Background in competitive swimming either as a coach or swimmer
• Ability to effectively communicate
• 1 year of coaching experience with various ages helpful
• Exemplify YMCA ideals, leadership qualities and a professional image
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
• YMCA Leader certification preferred (within 1st 90 Days)
• YMCA Swim Instructor Certification and/or YMCA Lifeguard Certification
• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check, drug screen and motor vehicle record
• Within 30 days of hire, Child Abuse Prevention, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogens training

Responsibilities

• Able to teach all groups by facilitating a training and/or practice plan as developed by the Head Coach
• Help in evaluating swim team members individual goals; provide individual and team feedback for improvement and recognition
• Support volunteer recruitment, parent and swimmer communication, and provide input on team roster and meet lineups
• Supports community involvement, fundraising efforts and events
• Maintains records of achievements, progress reports, skill development
• Attend meetings as scheduled
• Represents the YMCA at meets, various community events, and meetings
• Responsible for the safety of all participants at all times
• Maintain current knowledge of emergency procedures; report incidents events in a complete and timely manner
• Promote the team philosophy and foster a positive and friendly practice environment for athletes in the water consistent with the YMCA Mission
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Leadership Competencies (Leader)

• Collaboration
• Communication & Influence
• Developing Self & Others
• Engaging Community