Assistant Swim Team Coach

Ymca Of Metropolitan Dallas; Gifford (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas is seeking an assistant swim team coach to lead and motivate team members during practices and meets in Dallas, TX.

You will plan workouts, recruit members, manage records and scheduling, and communicate with families while upholding safety policies.

Candidates should have an aquatic background with lifeguarding knowledge; CPR and First-Aid are required, and YMCA Swim Instruction is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Must have aquatic background including lifeguarding knowledge.
• CPR and First-Aid certifications are required; YMCA certification within 12 months if not already certified.
• Ability to lead and motivate team members and manage practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate swim team members during practices and meets.
• Plan and conduct team workouts aligned with the YMCA program.
• Recruit prospective members and explain membership and fees.
• Oversee conduct of swimmers at meets and team events.
• Maintain effective communication with participants and parents.
• Attend staff meetings and required trainings; follow policies.

Skills

Aquatic background

Lifeguarding knowledge

Instruction

Team motivation

Job description

• Location 4332 Northaven Road,Dallas, TX, 75229,United States
• Base Pay $16.00 - $18.00 / Hour
• Job Category PART TIME

Description

GENERAL FUNCTION:

Provides competitive swimming instructions to swim team members in various age groups. Organizes and conducts team workouts.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES / POSITION RESPONSIBILITY:

• Ability to lead and motivate team members.
• Ability to make good decisions, exercising mature judgement.
• Ability to interpret YMCA aquatic program philosophy.
• Knowledge of sound competitive swimming skills, and the ability to implement and teach these skills in a positive, healthy manner.
• Knowledge of basic exercise and perform assigned coaching responsibilities, which may include practices, recruiting, record-keeping, and scheduling.
• Recruits prospective members and provides information about YMCA membership and swim team fee structure.
• Attends all staff meetings, and trainings as required. Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Assists with overseeing conduct of swim team members at meets and other team functions.
• Attends swim meets and swim team functions as agreed upon with supervisor.
• Maintains effective communication with participants and their parents.

KNOW-HOW:

• The assistant swim team coach must have an aquatic background including knowledge in lifeguarding, instructing, and training.
• They must be certified in YMCA (or American Red Cross) Lifeguarding and Swim Instruction certification is encouraged. This position also requires current CPR and First-Aid. A assistant swim team coach who is not YMCA certified must obtain these certifications within 12 months of employment.
• The assistant swim coach should be knowledgeable of all the rules and regulations related to competition and the use of aquatic facilities in accordance with the Aquatic Handbook and the YMCA Principles of Competitive Swimming.

Additional Information:

• Risk Management Risk management and Child Abuse Prevention is the responsibility of all staff and volunteers