Assistant Swim Team Coach

Ymcasatx; Schertz (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Ymcasatx seeks an assistant swim team coach to oversee activities, practices and competitions under direction from the Aquatics Director. You will provide leadership, instruction and motivation in a competitive swim environment, promoting safety, youth development and healthy living in line with YMCA standards.

You will coordinate multiple practices weekly, evaluate swimmer performance, communicate with families and staff, and support fundraising and program operations to strengthen the

Qualifications

• Associated degree preferred; High School Diploma or GED required.
• Three to five years of swim coaching experience preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• US Swimming certification or willingness to complete within 30 days of hire.
• YMCA basic life support certifications (CPR, First Aid, AED, Emergency Oxygen) within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Coach and supervise swimmers at home meets and at least one away meet every two months.
• Coach at least three practices per week, including evenings or early mornings.
• Communicate with swimmers, parents/guardians and staff about practices and progress.
• Design and execute training plans for all levels from beginners to advanced swimmers.
• Track progress and adjust training programs to improve performance.
• Maintain program quality and safety compliance with YMCA and USA Swimming standards.
• Participate in staff meetings and training; stay updated on policies and safety protocols.
• Ensure adherence to YMCA swimteam guidelines and fundraising events.

Skills

Swim coaching

Leadership

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

Associated degree in related field

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The assistant swim team coach oversees the activities, practices, and competitions of the swim team along with the direction from the Aquatics Director or Aquatics Coordinator. Provides leadership, instruction and motivation of participants in a competitive swimming environment. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere promoting member safety and engagement, youth development and healthy living in accordance with YMCA standards, policies and procedures.

OURCULTURE:

Our mission and corevaluesarebrought tolifeby our culture. In theY, westrivetoliveour causeof strengtheningcommunitieswithpurposeandintentionalityeveryday. We are welcoming: we are open to all. Wearea placewhereyou can belong andbecome. We are genuine: wevalueyou and embraceyour individuality. We are hopeful: we believe inyouand yourpotentialtobecomeacatalyst in the world. We arenurturing: we supportyouinyourjourneytodevelop your full potential. We are determined: aboveall else, weareona relentlessquesttomakeour community stronger beginningwithyou.

ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS:

• Coachandsupervise swimmers atall assignedhome swimmeetsand a minimumof one (1)away USA Swimming meet everytwo months,providing instruction,performance evaluation, athletesupport, and ensuring participant safety and compliancewith YMCA and USA Swimming standards.
• Coach a minimum ofthree (3) swim team practices per week, including evening and/or early morning practices as scheduled.
• Communicateeffectively with swimmers, parents/guardians, and YMCA staffregardingpractices, competitions, athleteprogress, andprogramexpectations.
• Design and executetraining plans thatcatertotheneedsof swimmersof all levels, frombeginnersto YMCA Nationals/STX Sectionals athletes.
• Track andassessthe progress ofswimmers,providing feedback andadjustmentstotrainingprograms as needed.
• Tracks andmaintainsthequality of theswimteamprogramandprovidestheopportunity to improve their swimmingskillsandtoachievesuccessat each level of ability.
• Communicate regularly with theAquatics Director or Aquatics Coordinatorregardingprogram operations, swimmerperformance, safetyconcerns, incidents, andall requiredreportstosupport effectiveprogrammanagement and compliance.
• Participatein required staff meetings and training tomaintaincurrent knowledgeof YMCA policies, procedures,safetyprotocols,and coaching standardsnecessaryto perform the essentialfunctionsoftheposition.
• Ensure the YMCA swimteamadheres to all YMCA approved local,state,and national swimteam guidelines and policies.
• Participates in our Annual YMCA fundraising campaigns. Along with the Aquatics Director or Aquatics Coordinator,assistsin hostingatleast oneannual swimteamfundraisingevent.
• Otherdutiesasassignedbysupervisor.

LEADERSHIPCOMPETENCIES:

• Inclusion
• CriticalThinking&DecisionMaking
• EmotionalMaturity

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associatedegreeinrelatedfieldispreferred.HighSchoolDiplomaofGEDrequired.
• Threetofiveyearsofswimcoachingexperiencepreferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Musthaveleadershipexperience.
• Abilitytorelateeffectively todiversegroupsof peoplefromall social andeconomicsegmentsof the community.
• Strongproblem-solvingskillsrequiredininteractionswithparents,coaches,volunteersandstaff.
• Certifications required within the first30 daysofhire:YMCAapproved basiclife savingskills such as CPR,First Aid, AED, and Emergency Oxygen.
• USASwimmingcertificationorrequiredtocompletewithinfirst30daysofhire.

WORKENVIRONMENT&PHYSICALDEMANDS:

• Abilitytoinstructandobserveparticipantsinproperstroketechniques.
• Abilitytoliftequipment,andtoliftasmalltoaveragesizechild.
• Visual acuityisnecessary,tokeeptrackofeveryoneinthepool.
• Abilitytorespondproperlytomedicalemergencyifnecessary.
• Jobrequireshighlevelsofalertnessandconcentration.

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