Blue Waves Head Swim Coach

West Suburban YMCA | Newton, MA; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The West Suburban YMCA in Newton, MA is seeking a part-time swim team coach to provide leadership, instruction, and motivation for swimmers, with practices prepared to develop skills and teamwork.

The role requires lifeguard/CPR certifications, knowledge of competitive strokes, and the ability to build relationships with swimmers and families while upholding YMCA values of inclusion and safety.

Qualifications

• CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen certifications.
• Current Lifeguard Training Certification or Safety Training for Swim Coaches.
• Knowledge of competitive strokes, techniques and water safety.
• Commitment to anti-racist work and ability to discuss initiatives with members.

Responsibilities

• Coaches and instructs swimmers in accordance with YMCA guidelines, with prepared practices.
• Builds authentic relationships with swimmers and parents; encourages volunteer involvement.
• Attends practices and swim meets; maintains required records.
• Trains and supervises Junior Swim Coaches as assigned.
• Follows all YMCA policies, safety procedures and completes incident reports.
• Organizes equipment and reports damaged items.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Leadership

Relationship building

DEIB awareness

Tools

Team Unify

Meet Manager

Team Manager

Job description

Hourly rate $20.00-$25.00, depending on experience, education and relative skill sets.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides direct leadership, instruction and motivation for swimmers on swim team.

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

MEMBER SERVICE STATEMENT:

Members are the heart of this organization. They are the reason we exist. Members are the most important visitors we have, whether they visit by mail, phone or in person. They are not statistics and always deserve our respect. No matter what we are hired to do, satisfying members’ needs and wants is everyone’s first and most important responsibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Coaches and instructs swimmers in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared practices and workouts accordingly.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with swimmer sand parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourage parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
• Actively supports the organization’s DEIB commitments by modeling equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging in daily work. Recommend and helps implement strategies and initiatives that advance the organization’s diversity goals.
• Conveys information on the swim team, aquatics programs and schedules.
• Attends practices and swim meets as required.
• Maintains records as required(i.e. attendance, swim meet reports, etc.).
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Organizes and puts away needed swim team equipment. Reports damaged equipment.
• Train and supervise Junior Swim Coaches as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum age of 21.
• Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen.
• Committing to support and further our anti-racist work as an organization. Learning about our initiatives and the continuous work and being able to vocalize with members if needed.
• Current Lifeguard Training Certification or Safety Training for Swim Coaches.
• Knowledge of the competitive strokes and techniques, competitive swimming and general water safety.
• Knowledgeable in Team Unify, Meet Manager, Team Manager

ABUSE RISK MANAGEMENT:

• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with youth.
• Attend required abuse risk management training.
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising youth.
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke technique.
• Ability to lift equipment.

The West Suburban YMCA is a charitable organization that welcomes all by creating a community that hires individuals of any age, race, gender, religion, heritage, economic circumstance, or physical ability. We focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility to ensure all children, adults and families are healthy, confident and connected.