Assistant Swim Coach l Pay Grade 3

Geneva Lakes Family YMCA; Geneva (IN); On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Geneva Lakes Family YMCA is seeking an Assistant Swim Coach to support the head coach in daily operations of competitive swimming programs. You will help develop, organize and implement high-quality, member-focused YMCA programs while ensuring safety and proper stroke technique.

The role requires 1–2 years related experience, a minimum age of 18, and completion of CPR/First Aid/AED within 30 days of hire, with ongoing maintenance of certifications.

Qualifications

• Under the direction of the head coach, develops strategies to encourage swimmers to reach goals.
• Communicates effectively with participants and families.
• Demonstrates ability to teach swimming skills and proper stroke techniques.
• Maintain CPR & AED, USA Swimming, and YMCA Swimming certifications within the first year.

Responsibilities

• Assist head coach with daily operations of competitive programs.
• Help develop, organize and implement high-quality, member-focused YMCA programs.
• Assist in practice and meet prep as needed.
• Assist with fundraising activities and special events as needed.
• Model Y values and respond to member inquiries in a timely manner.
• Travel, weekends and nights may be required.

Skills

Communication

Motivation/Encouragement

Observation & Teaching

Team collaboration

Tools

CPR & AED Certification

USA Swimming Certification

YMCA Swimming Principles Certification

Job description

Description

Works with the head coach on the daily operations with the competitive swimming programs. Helps the head coach in developing, organizing and implementing high-quality, member-focused YMCA competitive programs.

Jobs

Job Code: 00ST
Title: Assistant Swim Coach
Pay Grade 3
Category: Swim Team
Location: Geneva Lakes Family YMCA
Job Type: Part-Time
Rate: $11.08 Hourly
Keywords: Swim Coach

Requirements

• Under the direction of the head coach, develops strategies to encourage and motivate swimmers to achieve their personal goals. Ensures all coaching certifications are kept current.
• Effectively communicates and builds relationships with participants and participants’ families.
• Demonstrate ability to teach the development of swimming skills, instruct and observe proper stroke techniques.
• Has or is willing to complete the proper CPR & AED, USA Swimming and YMCA Swimming certifications within the first year of coaching and keeps certifications up to date.
• Complete yearly Safe Sport trainings and requirements for the Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy.
• Makes sure practices are suitable, safe and fit for the age group and ability of the swimmers in the water.
• Addresses any issues in the pool with the swimmer(s) immediately. Any issues that are ongoing, need to be brought to the attention of the head coach and/or the parent(s).
• Assists with practice and meet preparation as needed.
• Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and special events.
• Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Assists administratively responding to all member and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
• Assists in compiling team statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program.
• Models and teaches the Y values. Some travel, weekends, and nights are required. Stroke technique, create, manage and run swim workouts.

Qualifications

• One to two years related experience preferred; for example, as an aquatics director or assistant swim coach.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Typical requirements within 30 days of hire include completion of: CPR; First Aid; AED.
• Praesidium Child Abuse Prevention trainings paid but are completed prior to start date. Hold or obtain YMCA Swimming Principles within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.