Swim Team Director

Under the supervision of the YOTA Age Group Director and Association Director of Competitive Swimming, the YOTA Age Group Site Coach is responsible for the leadership and direction of the YMCA’s Competitive Swimming program at the Kerr.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred with at least 3 years coaching experience including age group coaching.
• Models a commitment to the YMCA Mission, Cause, values and leadership competency model.
• ASCA level 3 swimming coach certifications preferred.
• Strong ability to be an engaging presence leading staff and programs.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Proven skills in human relations, public speaking, program management, and volunteer development.
• Outstanding communication skills, the ability to determine and set priorities, manage his/her staff members work schedule; as well as, the capacity to handle multiple tasks appropriately in a fast paced work environment.

Essential Functions:

• Provides vision, leadership, and management of the day-to-day operations of the successful, values-oriented YMCA of the Triangle competitive swimming program for our YMCA site that includes multiple age group levels.
• Recruits and hires diverse staff and volunteer teams across multiple dimensions of diversity. On-boards and develops them for success.
• Provides vision, leadership, and management to the part time staff that includes coaching and leadership traits to ensure a high quality swim program.
• Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations. Leads implementation of open, clear, consistent and effective communication with athletes, parents, branch staff, volunteers and coaches.
• Leads implementation of open, clear, consistent and effective communication with athletes, parents, branch staff, volunteers and coaches.
• Abides by the YMCA of the USA Swimming and Diving, ASCA, and USA Swimming Code of Ethics. Serves as an ambassador to the community by actively promoting the YMCA aquatics and wellness programs.