Assistant Swim Coach

Countrysideymca; Lebanon (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to youth development and healthy living as an Assistant Swim Team Coach. In this part-time role, you will provide quality coaching and support to young swimmers, ensuring a safe and engaging environment. You'll assist in practice planning, enforce team policies, and promote the YMCA's mission and values. This position offers a chance to inspire the next generation of swimmers while working in a dynamic and supportive community setting. If you have a passion for swimming and coaching, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 16 years required.
• Must obtain YMCA Swim Coach Certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead coach with training plans and practices.
• Enforce team policies and ensure swimmer safety.

Skills

Knowledge of competitive swimming

Communication skills

Ability to supervise and coach

First Aid and CPR knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Team Unify software

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Lebanon, OH

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $11.00 - $12.00 Hourly

Assistant Swim Team Coach

POSITION SUMMARY: This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Responsible for providing quality instructional training / coaching to program participants. Persons in this position must closely adhere to the YMCA of the USA guidelines for competitive coaching and swimming.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists the lead coach with a specific practice group, including but not limited to design and implementation of a training plan, supervising swimmers and practices and all on-deck activities
• Enforces team policies such as attendance, behavior, etc.
• Assists Lead Coach with daily practices and swim meets.
• Keeps control of behavior of swimmers at all times, and if necessary, communicates behavioral issues to parents/guardians.
• Adheres to and is on time to all scheduled practices
• Ensures safety by communicating and enforcing any pool rules, policies, and guidelines at participants’ comprehension level.
• Assists in keeping accurate records on each swimmer evaluating him/her at the beginning and end of the session.
• Communicates effectively to both children and their parents/ guardians.
• Maintains a professional attitude and appearance.
• Must be able to meet the physical and emotional demands of the job including being able to get into the water for training and instruction.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment. Removes any hazardous obstacles and reports unsafe conditions or equipment to the supervisor.
• Provides an emotionally secure environment for participants.
• Holds the aptitude and attitude for coaching all ages and levels of swimming ability.
• Promotes aquatics and the YMCA mission and core values.
• Communicates to direct supervisor any concerns, needed repairs, or incidents that may need follow-up.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND YEARS OF EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Minimum 16 years of age
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Certification requirements include CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and a current Lifeguard certification is recommended but not required.
• Must obtain YMCA Swim Coach Certification and Principles of Swimming and Diving.
• Safe Sport Certification and Safety Training Certifications as required.\

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Must possess quality knowledge of competitive swimming organizations, strokes, starts, turns, and other related skills.
• Experience with Team Unify software platform preferred.
• Position involves weekend or extended hours and travel to offsite events.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to stand, kneel, bend, stoop, reach overhead; maintain the strength and agility required to supervise and demonstrate program activities
• The position requires proficient swimming ability and the proper application of rescue and first aid techniques.
• Must have the ability to lift various materials up to 25 lbs occasionally and the ability to properly extract individuals from the pool(s) to the deck as needed in rescues.
• The employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; observe and possibly interpret people and situations; analyze and solve problems.
• May interact with members and participants who are distressed or dissatisfied.
• Exposure to pools, wet and very humid conditions, and chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment can vary from quiet to loud depending upon the programming that is occurring at the time.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.