Junior Swim Coach

This Junior Swim Coach contributes to the creation of a warm and welcoming environment for a diverse community of swimmers and assists in the development of the swim team and the learn-to-swim program that feeds into the team of the YWCA Evanston/North Shore Flying Fish Aquatics Program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Helps to plan and direct daily practices for swim team groups.
• Attends swim meets regularly.
• Communicates with staff and swimmers at daily practices.
• Helps with analyzing and evaluating swimmers throughout each season.
• Assists Head Coaches and Senior Coaches as needed.
• Reviews meet entries and results.
• Tracks swimmers’ attendance and development.
• As needed, communicates with and responds to program participant inquiries via email, answering voicemails, and walk-ins.
• Helps with fundraising events and other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Some high school education.
• Experience and/or Training: At least one year of experience teaching advanced-level youth swimmers.
• Licenses/Certificates: Current USA Swimming Coach membership or;
• Valid driver’s license and current auto insurance.