Swim Team PT

Mystic Valley YMCA; Malden (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Mystic Valley YMCA in Malden, MA is seeking a part-time Swim Coach for the regional YMCA swim team. The role focuses on swimmers aged 6–18, with weekday evening practices and weekend meets.

The ideal candidate will hold or pursue YMCA and USA Swimming coaching certificates, CPR/First Aid, and either a lifeguard or safety training certification, with a willingness to complete required trainings within the first month.

Qualifications

• Current Lifeguard/First Aid Certification.
• Coach’s Safety Training or willingness to achieve within first month of hire.
• Active USA Swimming Coach certification or willingness to achieve within one month of hire.
• Massachusetts State Driver’s License.
• Minimum 2 years of experience coaching with either YMCA or USA Swimming preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and quality competitive environment to train and motivate young athletes in swimming; instruct on stroke techniques and assist with skill improvement as directed by Head Coach.
• Plan and supervise daily workouts as assigned by the Head Coach and ensure supervision of the group at all times.
• Monitor pool activities during meets and practices; evaluate performance and assist with skill improvement.
• Ensure aquatics facility and guests are safe and compliant with rules and procedures; maintain a clean, safe facility.
• Promote a positive recreation environment and be a role model for swimmers.
• Discipline swimmers at team functions according to team policy.
• Work with swimmers of various ages and levels to foster development and teamwork.
• Attend fundraisers or team socials to support team spirit.
• Enforce policies to prevent accidents and maintain safe pool conduct.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

YMCA coaching cert

USA Swimming cert

Lifeguard cert

Job description

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Part Time Malden, MA, US

The Mystic Valley YMCA Aquatics Department is hiring a part time Swim Coach for the regional swim team associated with our YMC A.

POSITION SUMMARY: Primarily responsible for swimmers ages 6 through 18. The coach would be available to coach on weekday evening practices as well as weekend swim meets. The ideal candidate will have or be willing to attain the appropriate coaching certifications for both the YMCA and USA swimming leagues including CPR/First aid and either a lifeguard or safety training for a coach’s certification.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide a safe and quality competitive environment to train and motivate young athletes in the sport of swimming; instruct swim team participants on swimming stroke techniques and assist with skill improvement as outlined and directed by Head Coach.
• Plan and supervise daily workouts as assigned by the Head Coach (will not leave the group unsupervised for any reason)
• Monitor pool activities during swim meets and practices; evaluate individual and team performance, explain techniques and assist with skills improvement.
• Monitor aquatics facility and guests, and ensure compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; ensure facilities are maintained in a clean and safe condition.
• Promote a positive recreation environment and good personal behavior, acting as a role model for swimmers.
• Responsible for the discipline of swimmers at team functions according to team policy.
• Ability to work with a variety of ages and levels of swimmers
• Support efforts to instigate and maintain high team spirit which may include attending functions such as fundraisers or team-sponsored socials.
• Prevent accidents through the enforcement of policies, rules, regulations, and ordinances governing the conduct of swimming pool patrons

MEET/ PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS:

• Will have availability to coach practice up to three times per week and be available for swim meets one weekends per month
• Attend all YMCA scheduled meets and events with the team.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather) and extreme heat (non-weather). The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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 must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this Job, the employeeis regularly required tosit, stand;walk and talkand hear. The employeeis occasionally required toreach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

CERTIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

Current Lifeguard/First Aid Certification; Coach’s Safety Training or willingness to achieve within first month of hire. Valid Massachusetts State Driver’s License. Active USA Swimming Coach certification or willingness to achieve within one month of hire. Minimum 2 years of experience coaching with either YMCA or USA Swimming is preferred. Accuracy and time management skills are essential. Strong desire to succeed. Eager to learn and be a team player.