Head Swim Coach - Baierl Family YMCA

Fombell, PA; Sewickley (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Baierl Family YMCA in Sewickley, PA is seeking a Head Swim Coach to provide direct leadership, instruction and motivation for the swim team. The role reports to the Aquatics Director and is a part-time position at the Baierl Family YMCA facility.

Qualifications include Safety Training for Swim Coaches, Principles of YMCA Swimming and Diving, CPR/AED/First Aid, and being at least 21 years old. Responsibilities cover planning practices, working with coaches and parents, meeting safety standards,

Qualifications

• Be able to complete Safety Training for Swim Coaches.
• Be able to complete Principles of YMCA Swimming and Diving.
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid, Emergency Oxygen and Lifeguarding or Water Safety for Coaches.
• At least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Retain and recruit swim team members.
• Work closely with other coaches, parents and the Aquatics Department to ensure that our team meets the highest standards of quality and safety.
• Ensure that the team and participants are following league rules and regulations.
• Perform administrative duties as needed.
• Plan and administer practice for assigned training groups.
• Attend swim meets and other functions as required.

Skills

Safety Training for Coaches

Principles of YMCA Swimming

CPR AED First Aid Lifeguard

21+ years old

Job description

Title: Head Swim Coach

Reports to: Aquatics Director

Pay Grade: 7, $16.51 - $20.63/hour

Job Type: Part Time

Location: Baierl Family YMCA

2565 Nicholson Rd, Sewickley, PA 15143

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides direct leadership, instruction and motivation for swim team members.

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Retain and recruit swim team members.
• Work closely with other coaches, parents and the Aquatics Department to ensure that our team meets the highest standards of quality and safety.
• Ensure that the team and participants are following league rules and regulations.
• Perform administrative duties as needed.
• Plan and administer practice for assigned training groups.
• Attend swim meets and other functions as required.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Values
• Developing Others
• Quality Results
• Functional Expertise

QUALIFICATIONS

• Be able to complete Safety Training for Swim Coaches.
• Be able to complete Principles of YMCA Swimming and Diving.
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid, Emergency Oxygen and Lifeguarding or Water Safety for Coaches.
• At least 21 years of age.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee needs sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions and to safely supervise program activities.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The work is performed both indoors and out, and may require travel to various locations. While performing the duties of this job the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.