Swim Coach

New Britain-Berlin YMCA; Meriden (CT); Vor Ort; USD 20.664 - 34.440; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A regional YMCA organization in Meriden, Connecticut is seeking a part-time Swim Coach responsible for developing and supervising high-quality aquatic programs. The role includes creating swim classes, ensuring pool safety, and engaging with community members. Ideal candidates will hold CPR and First Aid certifications and be skilled in relationship-building with diverse groups. This position offers a chance to impact the community through wellness and fitness initiatives.

Qualifikationen

• CPR, First Aid, AED, Bloodborne Pathogens required.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments.
• Completion of YMCA program-specific and trainer certifications.

Aufgaben

• Directs and supervises program activities to meet community needs.
• Monitors daily pool operations for safety and regulation compliance.
• Creates and schedules swim classes and water fitness classes.
• Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
• Compiles program statistics to evaluate effectiveness.

Jobbeschreibung

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This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Develops, organizes and implements high quality, member-focused YMCA aquatic programs.

Essential Functions

• Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives. Establishes new program activities and expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
• Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations.
• Conducts and ensures proper maintenance of pools. Secures and schedules pool facilities. Maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance.
• Creates and schedules swim classes, water fitness classes, and swim team practices and meets.
• Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
• Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and special events.
• Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
• Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

YMCA Competencies (Organizational Leader)

• Mission Advancement: Incorporates the Y’s mission and values into the organization’s vision and strategies. Ensures community engagement; promotes the global nature of the Y. Leads a culture of volunteerism ensuring engagement, inclusion, and ownership. Leads a culture of philanthropy.
• Collaboration: Advocates for and institutionalizes inclusion and diversity throughout the organization. Initiates the development of relationships with influential leaders to impact and strengthen the community. Is recognized as an inspirational community leader who navigates complex political and social circles with ease. Communicates to engage and inspire people within and outside the YMCA. Ensures that a talent management system is in place and executed effectively.
• Operational Effectiveness: Possesses penetrating insight and strong strategic and critical thinking skills. Invests resources in well-designed innovation initiatives. Creates a structure to deliver organization-wide results to achieve objectives. Develops and implements stewardship strategies. Determines benchmarks and ensures appropriate leadership to meet objectives.
• Personal Growth: Creates a learning organization. Effectively drives change by leveraging resources and creating alignment to expand organizational opportunities. Shares authority and demonstrates courage and humility. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirements may apply.
• CPR, First Aid, AED, Bloodborne Pathogens required.
• Completion of YMCA program-specific and trainer certifications (list).
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

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.
• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Part-time

Job Function

• Other

Industries

• Wellness and Fitness Services