Assistant Swim Team Coach

Riverwalk YMCA; Clover (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to nurturing young athletes! As an Assistant Swim Team Coach, you will play a vital role in the management and operation of the swim team program under the guidance of experienced coaches. Your responsibilities will include recruiting and training staff, maintaining facilities, and fostering communication with swimmers and their families. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of competitive swimmers while promoting the YMCA's mission. If you have a passion for swimming and coaching, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in coaching competitive swimming is essential.
• Certifications in lifeguarding and CPR are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting, training, and managing swim team staff and volunteers.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper usage of facilities during programs.
• Communicate effectively with swimmers and parents regarding policies.

Skills

Coaching experience with competitive swimming

Communication skills

Safety training for coaches

Positive attitude

Education

Education or personal experience related to swimming and diving

Certified in Lifeguard training

Adult, child, and infant CPR and Community First Aid certification

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:
Under supervision of the Head Swim Coach or Aquatics Director and consistent with the
Christian mission of the YMCA, the Assistant Swim Team Coach is responsible for the overall organization, management and daily operation of the YMCA swim team program. The Assistant Swim Team Coach will assist the Head Swim Team Coach or Aquatic Director with various branch activities such as special events, and other activities that occur on various occasions.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in recruiting, training, managing and evaluating all staff and volunteers.
• Assist in supervising the general facilities on-site (pool, pool deck, equipment storage, locker rooms, classrooms) as well as off-site upkeep, cleanliness and proper usage during and following program use.
• Remain current on all legal matters that relate to swim team as well as all issues regarding YMCA and dual membership associations.
• Assist in developing a working committee of volunteers to serve as policy makers and advisors for the program.
• Communicate with swimmers and parents on team policy and activities.
• Maintain team roster and individual meet achievements for each team member.
• Pursue educational opportunities through the National YMCA Competitive Swimming Coaches Association and the American Swimming Coaches Association.
• Attend as many organizational meetings for swim league and swim team parents’ group meetings as possible.
• Attend all swim team functions and be responsible for the conduct of team members and parents.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Education or personal experience related to swimming and diving.
• Coaching experience with competitive swimming.
• Safety training for coaches.
• Certified in Lifeguard training.
• Adult, child, and infant CPR and Community First Aid certification.
• Must exhibit a stable temperament and a high degree of maturity.
• Ability to communicate with people of all levels.
• Have a positive attitude and desire to achieve the mission of the Upper Palmetto YMCA.
• Physical abilities: walking, carrying, sitting, hearing, crouching, lifting (25lbs), pushing, kneeling, standing and speaking.