Competitive Swim Coach

Under the direction of the Aquatic Director and/or Coordinator, the Swim Coach builds relationships with all YMCA constituents and develops character by instructing competitive swimming skills for those who have successfully completed the swim team tryouts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• EFFECTIVELY motivates and encourages swimmers to excel. ABILITY to supervise up to 15 swimmers (ages 6-17) with control and enthusiasm while maintaining safety precautions.
• ABILITY to use proper technical and mechanical skills when demonstrating swimming skills and developing practice sessions.
• ENSURES that YMCA Aquatics Safety policies and pool operating procedures are enforced at all times. Safety of participants and employees is the single overriding objective.
• REPORTS to the Aquatic Director any job related concerns with participants, volunteers, members or co-workers.
• ACTS as a role model among swimmers, parents, staff, volunteers, and members.
• ATTENDS all required staff meetings and in-service trainings.
• MEETS with swim team parents quarterly to discuss issues pertaining to the swim team.
• RECORDS meeting minutes and REPORTS details to Aquatics Director.
• PERFORMS inventory of swim team supplies/equipment; REPORTS needs to Aquatic Director in a timely manner.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a minimum of 2 years of competitive swimming experience.
• Must be a minimum of 16 years of age with a high school diploma and meet the minimum job requirements.
• Preferred 4 years of competitive experience and 18 years of age.
• Current YMCA or American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification.
• Current CPR for the Professional Rescuer (includes AED).
• First Aid Certification.
• Oxygen Certification (within 30 days).