Head Assistant Coach

USA SWIMMING; Fargo, South Saint Paul (ND, MN); On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading nonprofit organization as a Swim Team Head Assistant Coach, where you'll work under the Head Coach to develop athletes through leadership and instruction. This part-time position offers flexible hours and the chance to make a lasting impact in the community. Enjoy benefits like a free YMCA membership and a retirement plan after meeting eligibility criteria.

Benefits

Free YMCA membership

Sick Leave

Paid Time Off (PTO)

12% Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old.
• 2 years of directly related experience.
• Safety Training for Swim Coaches.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for development of novice swim team groups.
• Works with Head Coach on season plans and workouts.
• Maintains safety during all practice and competition sessions.

Skills

Leadership

Instruction

Motivation

Education

Lifeguard Certification

Red Cross CPR/FA Certification

Job description

• Location: 400 1ST AVE S, Fargo, ND, 58103-1901, United States
• Base Pay: $16.67 / Hour
• Job Category: Aquatics
• Employee Type: Part Time

Description

Swim Team Head Assistant Coach:

Under the supervision of the Head Swim Team Coach, this position is responsible for working with the Head Swim Team Coach in the development of athletes through leadership, instruction and motivation. This position will also continue to explore ways to grow and develop the Swim Team.

• Under the direction of the Head Swim Team Coach, this role is responsible for developmentof novice swim team groups
• Works with the Head Coach to develop season plans, workouts, and other swim team requirements
• Works with the Head coach on Program development, movement of training group requirements, and athletes' goal setting
• Attends all Gators Home Meets, attends a majority of offsite swim meets, and attends 10 and under state swim meet; All other meets will be discussed with Head Swim Team Coach
• Takes team responsibility at practices and meets in Head Swim Team Coach's absence
• Maintains a high standard of safety during all practice and competition sessions
• Remains available to Gator Swim Team members and parents to answer questions concerning the program
• Assists in the distribution of recruiting materials as directed by the Head Swim Team Coach
• Meets regularly with the Head Swim Team Coach
• Adhere to all YMCA and FM Gators Standards, Policies and Procedure's
• In Head Swim Team Coach‘s absence, this role will help guide Assistant Coaches

Requirements

1. At least 18 years old

2. 2 years of directly related experience

3. Safety Training for Swim Coaches

4. Required within 3 months: Lifeguard Certification and Red Cross CPR/FA Certification for Adult, Child, and Infant (may not be an online course)

5. Must be in good standing with USA Swimming

Benefits

• All employees receive a free YMCA membership!
• Part-time employees begin accruing Sick Leave immediately upon hire and Paid Time Off (PTO) after one year of employment
• 12% Retirement Plan - The YMCA will automatically contribute an additional 12% of the eligible employee's monthly income into their YMCA Retirement Plan when the following requirements are met:
  • The employee has been employed with the YMCA for 2 years
  • The employee has worked 1,000 hours during each of any two 12-month periods
  • The employee is 21 years of age or older

Summary

Shifts Needed:

Swim practices are generally afternoon/evenings after school. Summer hours can be morning and afternoons. There are also multiple swim meets on weekends throughout the year.

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