Head Age Group Swim Coach

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YMCA of the USA
Sycamore, IL, USA
Full-time

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Head Coach, the Head Age Group Coach will support the development, organization, and implementation of a high-quality YMCA/DCST swim team program. 

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Assists with other swim team member age groups as necessary.
  • Supports DCST activities to meet YMCA objectives, standards, and guidelines.
  • Supports collaborative relationships with community organizations.
  • Supports member connections through the DCST programs.
  • Remains current in all YMCA swim team requirements, certifications, and guidelines.
  • Writes swim team practices and assists in Stroke Clinic.
  • Creates swim meet line-ups and provides supervision at swim meets.
  • Communicates with parents.
  • Provides swim team members with progress evaluations.
  • Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information, including: creation and production of materials
  • Establish and maintain social media platforms, team website, meet management and team management software programs
  • Assist in maintenance of program guide
  • Writes newspaper articles for website, social media, and print
  • Promotes fundraising and membership, in accordance with team’s strategic plan.
  • Collect team fees
  • Involved in team functions including the organization of volunteers, setup for swim meets, and season ending banquets
  • Maintains records, rosters, spreadsheets, coach’s certifications, and record board and meet participation
  • Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
  • Participates in staff meetings and/or related meetings.
  • Other duties as assigned by DCST Head Coach
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent preferred.
Skills/Experience: 
  • One to two years competitive swimming experience preferred
  • Minimum age requirements may apply; for example, minimum age of 21 
  • Within the first year of employment must pass the USA Swimming Level 1 Coaching Test
  • Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities.
  • Adequate ability to hear noises and distinguish distress signals without an electronic aid.
  • Ability to continuously scan all areas of the pool with clear vision.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $21,000.00 - $27,500.00

How to Apply: 

http://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/national-details.html?id=26935&...

Job Function: 
Education, Professional Development & Training

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Website: 
ymca.org
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Community Service / Capacity Building / Volunteerism
Youth / Children
Recreation / Sports
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Jun 11 2018
Active Until: 
Jul 11 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit