Job Overview
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Swim Team Assistant Coach at the YMCA of the Roses creates a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting and maintaining the safety of all aquatic facility users in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
- Minimum age of 18.
- No less than 1 year experience coaching similar Swim Teams.
- Certifications: CPR/AED/First Aid Certification, Lifeguarding and/or Coach's Safety Certification.
- USA and YMCA coach certification within 1 month of hire.
- Obtain a state police clearance, a child abuse clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.
- Obtain Mandated Reporter Clearance.
- Complete all required trainings within 1 month of hire.
- Develops, promotes, and manages the competitive swimming program in manner consistent with USA Swimming and YMCA standards.
- Supervises the general facilities on-site (pool, pool deck, equipment storage, locker rooms) as well as off-site for upkeep, cleanliness and proper usage during and following program use.
- Maintains proper records/department files.
- Maintains constant supervision of swimmers, identifies swimmers who need assistance, and supports swimmers as necessary to ensure a positive learning environment.
- Attend team meets as directed by Director of Competitive Swimming. Assist the team in set up procedure and clean up procedure during home meets at their YMCA facility.
- Under the direction of the Head Coach, seeks educational opportunities through the National YMCA competitive Swimming Coaches Association and the American Swimming Coaches Association.
- Adheres to program standards, including safety and cleanliness standards, and ensures consistency with evidence-based practices. Relate to the individual swimmer on a personal basis at practice, meets and other venues. Relate to parents concerns through individual contact before or after practice.
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