Assistant Director of Competitive Swimming/Head Age Group Coach

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YMCA of the USA
Westport, CT, USA
Full-time

Under the direction of the Competitive Swimming Director, the Assistant Competitive Swimming Director (Head Age Group Coach) is responsible for assisting in the administration and direction of the Competitive Swimming program and supervision of the Competitive Swimming staff. The Assistant Competitive Swimming Director’s key function is to promote the charitable mission of the Westport Weston Family YMCA by building strong lasting relationships with members and their families, as well as employees. The candidate will assure that programs and facilities exceed the goals and objectives of the Westport Weston Family YMCA.  The Assistant Competitive Swimming Director must possess good organizational, communication and supervisory skills.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Plan, organize, and conduct practice sessions, including dry land training.
  • Provide training direction, encouragement, and motivation in order to prepare swimmers for competitive events.
  • Schedule and coordinate swim meets and associated meet entries.
  • Use Team Unify software to manage athlete data, meet registration, team entries, team communication and other team functions.
  • Oversee Age Group coaching staff and coordinate practice and pool schedules, at multiple facilities.
  • Ensure safety of swimmers during practices and meets, following all YMCA risk management procedures.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in competitive swimming programs at the developmental level.
  • Knowledge in practical, theoretical, and psychological concepts of competitive swimming as well as an understanding of age and gender characteristics of children and adolescents.
  • Knowledge of the physiological aspects of competitive swimming training, and how to develop swimmers in a safe manner.
  • Experience in planning and running successful meets (both home and away).
  • Proficiency in Hy-Tek and Team Unify software preferred as well as the running of the Colorado Timing System. General computer competency required. 
  • Experience managing aquatic facilities, equipment, budget, and staff is preferred.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $47,000.00 - $57,000.00

How to Apply: 

http://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/national-details.html?id=28230&...

Job Function: 
Program / Project Management

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: 
Jul 13 2018
Active Until: 
Aug 13 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit