Swim Team Head Coach

Position Summary

The Head Swim Coach is responsible for the day to day management of assigned age-group(s). The head coach is responsible for the overall planning and goal setting for this group while role modeling good sportsmanship and YMCA core values.

Requirements

• Coach and lead practices based on the needs of the age group and individual swimmers.
• Guides athletes in their assigned age-group with short and long term goal setting.
• Create swim meet entries for athletes in assigned group.
• Attend all swim meets that age-group is participating in. If unable to attend, arrange appropriate coaching and communicate to all necessary parties.
• Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
• Completes related reports as required.
• Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the state Health Department code.
• Attends all staff meetings.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 16.
• Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen.
• Current YMCA or ARC Lifeguard or equivalent.
• Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness.
• Demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.

Benefits

• FREE Individual Membership
• 10% Discount on most programming at Greater Somerset County YMCA.
• Access to one of the leading retirement programs "Y Retirement Fund" from the first day of employment.
• Opportunities for professional development, mentoring, growth, and promotion throughout the YMCA Movement.
• Social support and inclusion for people of all backgrounds.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Physically perform all skills required of a lifeguard.
• Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility.
• Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.
• See and observe all sections of an assigned zone or area of responsibility.

Greater Somerset County YMCA is a drug free work environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information who share our values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.