Swim Coach

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

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Swim Coach at the Quincy Family YMCA intentionally fosters a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined while also managing high-quality, member-focused aquatics programs.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Manages Swim Team and Swim Lessons; including developing and monitoring the program budgets to meet fiscal objectives, develop and implement plan of growth, develops swimmers and handles all swim meet and lesson preparations.
  • Organize and Facilitate Swim Team Parent Committee.
  • Instructs swim team in accordance with YMCA and USA guidelines, having prepared daily practice plans for all groups that promote the development of each individual swim team member.  Keeping up-to-date knowledge of strokes, starts, and turns and has the ability to teach them to participants. Implements an evaluation plan that clearly outlines how swimmers progress and move up levels.
  • Manages Swim Lesson in accordance with the YMCA New Swim Lesson Guidelines; hire, train and schedule swim instructors.
  • Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Develops and maintains relationships with community supporters, swim parents and swimmers. Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility.
  • Follows pool rules at all times, modeling for participants.  Ensures all equipment is maintained and safe for program participants.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Current Lifeguard Certification and USA Coaching Certification.
  • One to two years related experience preferred.
  • Minimum age of 21.
  • Within 30 days of hire, completion of Child Abuse Prevention, CPR, First Aid, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogens training.
  • Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
How to Apply: 

http://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/national-details.html?id=35612&...

Job Function: 
Membership Programs

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: 
Mar 19 2019
Active Until: 
Apr 19 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit