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Description
In accordance with the Christian principles of the YMCA, the Assistant Swim Coach will coordinate and maintain the operation of the swim team program. The swim coach will direct organized and enjoyable training and practice sessions that lead the swimmers through skills mastery and which provide competitive challenges through swim-meet participation while maximizing the personal safety of each swimmer.
Responsibilities:
- Must be knowledgeable in all areas of coaching, coaching staff supervision, and rules pertaining to the on-going eligibility of the team and swimmers for the different leagues in which the team participates. (Ex. YMCA League; USA Swimming, etc.)
- He/she must have current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications, Lifeguard certification is preferred.
- Assist the Head Coach to develop and maintain a competitive youth swim program.
- Direct and supervise swimmers.
- Direct swim instruction that is tailored to the needs and abilities of individual swimmers.
- Direct, instruct, model proper routines as they relate to work out and warm-up procedures; shallow water entries and racing starts; etc.
- Provide direct supervision of swimmers at all times.
- Effectively communicate and educate swimmers of risk factors in the sport.
- Ensure fair practice and swim-meet experiences that relate to each athlete’s ability and experience.
Qualifications:
- Successful experience as a Swim Team Coach.
- CPR/AED and Standard First Aid knowledge.
- Certified in Safety Training for Swim Coaches.