Swim Team Coach - Fairfield YMCA

Central Connecticut Coast YMCA; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading nonprofit organization as the Head Swim Team Coach, where you will play a pivotal role in fostering a positive and inclusive environment for swim team participants. This position involves direct leadership, instruction, and motivation, ensuring safety and enjoyment for all involved. You will develop and manage a competitive swim program, recruit and train staff, and maintain strong relationships with participants and families. Your expertise in coaching and your commitment to the YMCA's core values will help shape the future of young swimmers, making a lasting impact in their lives. If you are passionate about aquatics and coaching, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• At least 21 years old with minimum 3 years’ experience coaching a competitive program.
• Advanced knowledge in concepts of competitive swimming and safety training.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages competitive swim program in line with YMCA core values.
• Recruits, trains, and supervises staff and volunteers for the swim program.

Skills

Coaching

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Motivational Support

Education

Lifeguarding Certification

CPR/First Aid Certification

YMCA Coaching Certification

ASCA Certification

Tools

Swim Team Management Software

Budget Management Tools

Job description

This position supports the mission and work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization. The Head Swim Team Coach is responsible for the swim team program overall, and maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals and provides direct leadership, instruction, motivation, safety, and enjoyment for swim team participants and staff. The Head Swim Team Coach provides direct supervision and leadership assuring the well-being for each participant and staff in line with YMCA of the USA guidelines and association policies in accordance with their training.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Models and teaches the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility with members, colleagues, staff, guests, volunteers, and vendors.
• Develops, maintains, and facilitates positive relationships with and between volunteers, members, program participants, staff, and colleagues at all levels of the organization; helps participants and families connect with each other and the YMCA; and, encourages parent or caregiver involvement.
• Develops, promotes and manages competitive swim program in a manner consistent with YMCA core values.
• Recruits, trains, supervises, and evaluates staff and volunteers for the competitive swim program.
• Leads swim team program in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared practice plans, swim meet and team administration and schedule, and volunteer recruitment accordingly.
• Responsible for team travel arrangements, itineraries, and budget management.
• Maintains and supports staff with proper attendance, skills, and certification records; prepares required reports as directed.
• Responsible for program orientation, handouts, recognition, and certifications.
• Follows all aquatic procedures and guidelines including those pertaining to health and safety, rosters, forms, meet achievements, reports, and staff expectations.
• Develops positive relationships with participants and staff providing motivational support and guidance; maintains consistent scheduled office hours.
• Assists Aquatics/Program and Executive Director with swim team budget planning.
• Maintains physical presence at all times with swim team and staff, and remains aware of pool surroundings and participants in the pool.
• Ambassador of all YMCA programs with a focus on aquatics programs, schedules, and member engagement.
• Knows, follows, and enforces all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures, and those for the prevention of child abuse.
• Attends all mandatory meetings and trainings.
• Other duties as assigned.

• At least 21 years old with minimum 3 years’ experience coaching a competitive program
• Lifeguarding, CPRPR, First Aid, AED, O2, ASCA, and YMCA coaching certifications
• Safety Training for swim coaches within first 30 days of employment
• Safe Sports Act training within first 90 days of employment
• Advanced knowledge in practical, theoretical and psychological concepts of competitive swimming
• Active membership in local, regional, and national swim coaching organizations
• Proven ability to supervise, recruit, train, and support staff and volunteers
• Demonstrated leadership skills in an outgoing, friendly, assertive, professional, and mature manner
• Excellent planning and organizational skills