p>Minimum Requirements: • Minimum age of 16 • Background in competitive swimming either as a coach or swimmer • Ability to effectively communicate • 1 year of coaching experience with various ages helpful • Applicant must have excellent teaching skills with expert knowledge of training and stroke development • Exemplify YMCA ideals, leadership qualities and a professional image • Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community • YMCA Leader certification preferred (within 1st 90 Days) • YMCA Swim Instructor Certification and/or YMCA Lifeguard Certification • Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check, drug screen and motor vehicle record • Within 30 days of hire, Child Abuse Prevention, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogens training.
Responsibilities:
• Able to teach all groups by facilitating a training and/or practice plan as developed by the Head Coach • Help in evaluating swim team members individual goals; provide individual and team feedback for improvement and recognition • Support volunteer recruitment, parent and swimmer communication, and provide input on team roster and meet lineups • Supports community involvement, fundraising efforts and events • Maintains records of achievements, progress reports, skill development • Attend meetings as scheduled • Represents the YMCA at meets, various community events, and meetings • Responsible for the safety of all participants at all times • Maintain current knowledge of emergency procedures; report incidents events in a complete and timely manner • Promote the team philosophy and foster a positive and friendly practice environment for athletes in the water consistent with the YMCA Mission • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.