The Head Swim Coach will be responsible for carrying out the overall operations of the swim team while meeting the goals, objectives and philosophies of the Lebanon Valley Family YMCA. Our Head Swim Coach working with staff will lead Lebanon's Swim Team Program to the next level.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Recruits, hires, trains, develop schedules and directs coaches and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates coach performance.
- Directs and supervises swim team program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives.
- Establishes new program activities and expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
- Develops and maintains collaborative relationships and partnerships with community organizations.
- Attends all league board meetings,
- Develop and implement an appropriate training program, practice schedule and meet schedule for the team. Ensure that all other programs and schedules are appropriate for the age group being coached.
- Develop and implement “dry land” strength, conditioning and nutritional program appropriate for all age and swimming levels.
- Meet with swimmers and/ or parents to discuss goals and progress, and to ensure that any concerns are addressed within a timely manner.
- Proficient using Team Unify, Meet Manager and Microsoft applications.
- Monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
- Is knowledgeable of daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations.
- Collaborates within the YMCA Aquatic Dept. to properly schedule pool facilities for all competitive swimming activities.
- Coordinates all contracts for outside competitive swimming programs that utilize our YMCA facilities.
- Assist in the Aquatic Department as needed and when time permits.
- Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and special events.
Educational Background:
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent.
Skills/Experience:
- Minimum of two years as the Head Coach of a competitive swimming program including managing and developing two (2) or more assistant coaches
- Up to date in USA and YMCA coaching credentials preferred, or ability to obtain with 60 days or less
- Proficiency in Meet Mgr. and Team Unify.
- Must possess the knowledge and ability to teach all competitive strokes, rules and regulations to team members.
- Must be able to plan practice sessions and swim meets, bring creative programming ideas to the team, maintain equipment and show a responsible attitude toward the team.
- The Head Swim Coach will bring to his/her position maturity, responsibility, positive values and sincere interest in working with people and shaping young athletes.
- Must have or be able to obtain within 60 days -YMCA Lifeguard certification, CPR; First Aid; AED;
- YMCA Principles of Competitive Swimming and Diving; YMCA Swim Coach Certification
- Ability to obtain a USA Swimming membership
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary: $27,000.00 - $30,000.00
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Mar 7 2019
Active Until:
Apr 7 2019
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit