Assistant Swim Team Coach

Foothills Area YMCA; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Foothills Area YMCA is seeking an Assistant Swim Coach to help lead our 11 & Under swim program in a safe, fun, and developmental environment. You will support the Head Swim Coach, assist with workouts, and ensure participants receive timely feedback and encouragement.

Responsibilities include coaching multiple groups, maintaining safety, communicating with parents, and representing the YMCA with professionalism during meets and practices.

Qualifications

• 15 years of age and have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Current lifeguard certification.
• Current CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid and Oxygen certifications.
• Proficient in swimming and safety skills.
• Able to teach and communicate aquatics skills to participants.
• Able to communicate and enforce policies and procedures to members, program participants, and guests.
• Must have enthusiasm and possess excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coaching 11 & Under age groups during swim practice.
• Greets and welcomes participants each day.
• Assist with multiple practice groups when needed.
• Write workouts for 11 & Under age groups.
• Work to provide a balance of fun and tough in daily workouts.
• Provide timely and accurate feedback to participants (or parents) about progress and skills to work on.
• Encourage swimmers in and out of pool.
• Consults with Head Swim Team Coach to ensure learning and growth.
• Communicates with parents on progress and encourages meet participation.
• Wears required uniform to convey a professional appearance.
• Maintains required instructional certifications.
• Attends mandatory swim meets, meetings, and in-services.
• Reports to work on time and consistently.
• Assists in all area of the Y operation as requested by management.

Skills

Swimming proficiency

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:The Assistant Swim Coach provides a superior experience to members and program participants by assisting in leading swim team program in a safe and effective manner. The Assistant Coach will respond to member and guest needs, provide customer service, and maintain a safe aquatics environment.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Prepared to assist in coaching 11 & Unders in swim practice.Greets and welcomes participants each dayAssist with multiple practice groups when needed.Write workouts for 11 & Under age groupsWork to provide a balance of fun and tough in daily workoutsProvide timely and accurate feedback to participants (or parents) about their progress and skills they need to work on.Encourage swimmers in and out of pool.Consults with Head Swim Team Coach to make sure participants are incorporating new skills and drills to keep them learning and growing.Communicates with parents on progress and encourages meet and program participation.Wears required uniform to convey a professional appearance.Provides excellent service to members, guests, and program participants.Handles and resolves concerns and informs supervisor of unusual situations or unresolved issues.Leaves the area in a clean and orderly condition by ensuring all equipment is returned to its appropriate area.Maintains required instructional certifications.Works under direct supervision of the Swim Coach.Attends mandatory swim meets, meetings, and in-services.Reports to work on time and consistently.Exemplifies YMCA character values.Always maintains positive relations with members, participants, and co-workers.Assists in all area of the Y operation as requested by management.YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):Influence: Employs influence strategies that engage, inspire, and build commitment to position and overall Y goalsCommunication: Listens and expresses ideas effectively and in a manner that reflects a true understanding of the needs of the audienceDecision Making: Integrates logic, intuition, and sound judgment to analyze information to identify greatest opportunities, make sound decisions, and solve problemsEmotional Maturity: Demonstrates effective interpersonal skillsQUALIFICATIONS:15 years of age and have high school diploma or equivalentCurrent lifeguard certificationCurrent CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid and Oxygen certificationsProficient in swimming and safety skillsAble to teach and communicate aquatics skills to participants.Able to communicate and enforce policies and procedures to members, program participants, and guests.Able to react quickly and properly in emergency situations.Must have enthusiasm and possess excellent customer service skills.Excellent communication skills.CERTIFICATIONS:Maintain CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer yearlyMaintain YMCA Lifeguard Certification every 2 yearsMaintain First Aid and AdministeringBloodbourne Pathogens/Child Abuse Prevention every yearASCA Level 2YMCA CoachPHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:Must be mentally alert to dangerous situations in order to assure the safety of all swimmers.Physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and administer CPR, Oxygen and First Aid effectively.Must be able to physically stand and sit for an extended period of time.Physically able to see, hear, and communicate clearly and be able to hear noises and distress signals in an aquatic environmentAble to read, write and perform basic mathSwim with proficiency and endurance for possible rescues.Must be able to communicate clearly with swimmers, parents and staff using Listen First skills.