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Assistant Swim Competitive Coach - Northwest YMCA

YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF WICHITA KANSAS

Wichita, KS

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Budgeting, Campaigns, Coaching, Communication Skills, Conferences, Defibrillator, Documentation, Emergency Procedures, Employee Orientation, Employee Retention, Financial Management, First Aid, Fundraising, Leadership, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Manual Dexterity, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Record Keeping, Risk Management, Schedule Development, Staff Motivation, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Wichita, KS
POSTED
Today
Description

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Staff Duties:
  1. Assisting with recruiting, training, developing, and scheduling a high performing coaching staff focused on providing exceptional service and instruction and work well as a team.
  1. Supporting strategies to provide support and motivation to staff for the achievement of goals and retention.
  2. Assisting head coach in reviewing and evaluating participant performance.
  3. Responsible for documenting coaches meetings/development and trainings as needed.
  4. Assists with tracking coach certification records are current in accordance with Conditions of Employment.
Team Operations:
  1. Ensuring the team complies with YMCA standards and methods of operation.
  2. Supporting member-service and engagement strategies into all interactions with parents to ensure positive team recruitment and retention; keeping accurate records of retention, member and non-member participation.
  3. Building and expanding program enrollment and participation.
  4. Keeping accurate records of retention, member and non-member participation.
  5. Delivering highest possible level of quality coaching to team participants.
  6. Being visible and approachable to coaches, parents and members.
  7. Responding to all parent, member and community inquiries and concerns regarding the team within 24 hours.
  8. Communicating team information, changes and needs in a timely manner to supervisor and branch staff.
  9. Providing written and verbal communication to all team parents and coaches for clear understanding of practices, travel and YMCA team policies.
Fiscal Management:
  1. Staying within approved budget targets.
  2. Abiding by coaching schedules within set payroll budget parameters.
Facilities Development:
  1. Maintaining complete familiarity with all risk management procedures and policies.
  2. Maintaining program area and equipment in an orderly, clean and safe condition and reporting any irregularities to maintenance personnel.
  3. Keeping an up-to-date and accurate inventory on all equipment, materials and supplies.
Strong Community Campaign/Financial Development:
  1. Providing leadership for assigned aspects of Strong Community Campaign, special events and other fund development to ensure fundraising goals are met.
Other:
  1. Serving as a member of the branch management team performing specific duties which support the overall success of branch operations.
  2. Communicating information promptly to all branch leadership and departmental staff.
  3. Attending applicable training and conferences to further professional development.
  4. All other duties as assigned.
EFFECT ON END RESULT: Provide leadership and guidance to ensure the achievement of goals and objectives of the program with high levels of participation, satisfaction and retention of members, participants and staff.

Requirements

Education/Experience Requirements:
  1. Minimum age of 18
  2. Relevant experience competing or coaching in sport
Physical/Mental Requirements:
  1. Must be able to routinely perform the following physical activities as dictated by sport; swim, climb stairs, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands, sit, stand, walk and perform moderate physical activity for extended periods of time, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear and have visual acuity
  2. Must be able to lead and coach teams and individuals and have the ability to communicate effectively; both orally and in writing
  3. Must possess mental alertness, problem solving and task management skills; ability to make independent and sound decisions in a rapidly changing environment
  4. Must demonstrate a high level of maturity, patience, dependability, sound judgment and the desire to work with all ages
  5. Must exhibit initiative in the absence of supervision
  6. Must be able to relate to and work with diverse groups of people in a friendly and consistent manner
  7. Must work collaboratively as a team member as well as independently and lead by assigned goals, duties and deadlines
  8. Must present a neat and professional appearance at all times
Job Requirements:
  1. Commitment to the YMCA mission, vision and values
  2. Must attend New Employee Orientation within 30 days of hire
  3. Complete BLS/AED, First Aid, and O2 in accordance with Conditions of Employment
  4. Learn and demonstrate all applicable emergency procedures and action plans for the branch and/or program
  5. Understand and abide-by all policies and procedures as set forth by the association
  6. Work a schedule that reflects the needs of the branch and team; including travel and evenings and weekends

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YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF WICHITA KANSAS