The Head Swim Team Coach will oversee all competitive swimming program operations, ensure the safety of program participants, and provide direct member service. This position works independently under general direction and is expected to determine how to accomplish tasks.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Proactively communicate with facility users and program participants on a regular basis. Do this by actively seeking out member concerns, questions, and suggestions, and responding to member needs to the best of your ability.
- Oversee all aspects and functions of the YMCA’s Competitive Swimming Programs and ensure the highest quality customer service possible.
- Ensure the safety of the facility patrons and staff. Enforce all of the facility rules, policies, and regulations consistently and correctly and report any unsafe conditions to the Aquatic Director/Head Coach.
- Responsible for administrative, marketing, and clerical tasks for all competitive swimming programs.
- Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate staff and volunteers.
- Responsible for staff and volunteer supervision, scheduling, communication, and facilitating meetings and trainings.
- Coach during times agreed upon mutually with the Aquatic Director.
- Assist with facility maintenance tasks to ensure the aquatic department meets and exceeds cleanliness standards.
- Maintain records and reports including but not limited to: practice attendance rosters, files for participants, employees, and swim meets, and an up to date HyTek Team and Meet Manager data base.
- Adhere to all YMCA policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Educational Background:
Degree in Recreation, Physical Education or a related field. Must be willing to acquire Lifeguard, CPR and First Aid certifications along with all USA Swimming or YMCA related certifications within 90 days.
Skills/Experience:
- Skills: Requires a highly motivated person with enthusiastic leadership ability and strong background in competitive swimming. Extensive coaching knowledge and teaching experience preferred. Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage tasks with limited supervision; proficiency in computer operations, including Outlook, Word and Excel.
- Physical Requirements: Must be able to easily move through all areas of our facility, and communicate effectively in verbal and written form. Must be able to routinely demonstrate proper competitive swimming techniques and perform functions to members and staff, including and not limited to squatting, bending, kneeling, and spotting program participants. Must be able to tolerate chlorine and temperatures up to 90 degrees with high humidity. Must be comfortable and able to work with children while swimming.
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary: $28,000.00 - $31,000.00
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jun 9 2018
Active Until:
Jul 9 2018
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit