Assistant Swim Coach: Teach Starts, Turns & Strokes

YMCA of Catawba Valley; Lincolnton (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Contribution

Job summary

The YMCA of Catawba Valley in Lincolnton, NC is seeking an Assistant Swim Coach to teach the fundamentals of starts, turns, and the four competitive strokes to Silver and Bronze groups on the Swim Team, while upholding YMCA policies and promoting safety and inclusivity.

Responsibilities include maintaining a clean, safe aquatic facility, enforcing pool rules, following emergency procedures, and collaborating with the Swim Lessons coordinator and Swim Team Director to support members and youth in

Qualifications

• Certified in CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguarding.
• Knowledge of swimming techniques and swimming progressions.
• Knowledge of emergency policies and procedures for the facility.
• Knowledge and enforcement of pool rules and regulations.
• Understanding of risk management issues and safety requirements for the facility.
• Must have good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teaching the fundamentals of starts, turns, and the four competitive strokes.
• Providing a safe, clean, and attractive aquatic facility.
• Adhering to and maintaining the pool rules and regulations.
• Carrying out the proper emergency policies and procedures.
• Adhering to and maintaining the employee’s code of conduct and safety policies and procedures.
• Reporting to work promptly.
• Being well-groomed at all times and reporting to work properly dressed.
• Any other duties assigned by the Swim Team Director or Executive Director.
• All YMCA staff are responsible for creating a safe, inclusive environment. This includes following all YMCA policies and procedures related to abuse prevention, reporting concerns or incidents immediately, and maintaining appropriate boundaries with youth and members.

Skills

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Lifeguarding certification

Swimming technique knowledge

Emergency procedures knowledge

Effective communication

Job description

The YMCA of Catawba Valley in Lincolnton, NC is seeking an Assistant Swim Coach to teach the fundamentals of starts, turns, and the four competitive strokes to Silver and Bronze groups on the Swim Team, while upholding YMCA policies and promoting safety and inclusivity.

Responsibilities include maintaining a clean, safe aquatic facility, enforcing pool rules, following emergency procedures, and collaborating with the Swim Lessons coordinator and Swim Team Director to support members and youth in