Swim Coach -Brown Family YMCA

We're hiring for both Youth and Adult Swim Team Coaches! If you're passionate about swimming and helping athletes grow, we'd love to hear from you.

Position Summary:

Provides direct leadership, instruction and motivation for students participating in the competitive swimming program.

Essential Functions:

• Develops positive relationships with members and participants and provides motivational support and guidance.

• Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules and as appropriate refers members and participants to other programs.

• Understands and is able to work in a fast-paced environment of competitive swimming.

• Maintains records as required (i.e. attendance, progress reports, etc.).

• Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.

• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.

• Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment.

• Ensures all First Coast YMCA standards and best practices are implemented and followed.

• Applies YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to best practices, emergency procedures, medical and disciplinary situations and child abuse prevention.

• Ensures the health and safety of all members/guests.

• Inspect physical space to ensure the safety, orderliness, sanitation and cleanliness of facilities.

• Demonstrates compliance with YMCA Child Abuse Prevention and Abuse Risk Management policies.

NOTE: This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

YMCA Competencies (Leader):

Community: Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.

Relationships: Builds rapport and relates well to others.

Communication: Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively.

Developing Others: Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Project Management: Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings.

Qualifications:

• Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, O2, First Aid certification.
• Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
• YMCA Swim Instructor certification.
• At least 16 years of age.

Physical Demands:

Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques.

Ability to lift equipment, and to lift a small to average size child.