The renowned Rosen YMCA Aquatic Center in Orlando is seeking an experienced Full-time Dive Coach to join our team. Under the supervision of the Director, the Dive Coach provides excellent customer service while managing the dive team and assisting with the production of a quality dive team program. The Dive Coach creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with the YMCA of Central Florida policies and procedures. This individual should have flexible availability to work during peak times of business, which may include early mornings, evenings and weekends. Learn, grow and thrive with a career at the YMCA of Central Florida!
Areas of Responsibility:
- Perform assigned coaching responsibilities, including practices, recruiting, record keeping and scheduling.
- Lead swimmers through skill mastery and dive practices to achieve higher level of technique.
- Teach participants how to perform skills correctly. Design tailored workouts for the various levels of abilities and strengths using the USA Diving progression plan.
- Coordinate and set up dive meets. Collaborate with parents and members to secure volunteers to assist in running dive meets.
- Supervise dive meets, including warm-ups, practice dives, etc., to ensure the safety of the divers.
- Coordinate and schedule times for dive practices with Aquatics Director and/or Aquatics Coordinator. Communicate practice times with Family Center staff, members and parents.
- Greet and develop effective relationships with the members, participants and other staff.
- Assist in the retention of existing members and engagement of new members by informing them of the Family Center aquatic programs, including Safe Start, lap swimming, swim lessons, swim team and group exercise classes.
- Perform equipment checks and ensure appropriate equipment is available as needed.
- Know, understand and consistently apply safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area.
- Know and review all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with the YMCA of Central Florida policies and procedures.
- Attend all staff meetings, monthly in-services and trainings as required.
- Assist in the identification of active volunteers for the Family Center Annual Scholarship Campaign.
- Promote and represent the mission and core values of the YMCA of Central Florida in the Family Center and its programs.
Educational Background:
High School graduate or equivalent preferred.
Skills/Experience:
- Previous dive coaching experience preferred.
- Previous customer service experience preferred.
- Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required.
- Current USA Diving Coach certification required.
Compensation/Benefits:
- Along with a highly competitive pay structure, the YMCA of Central Florida provides exceptional benefits, which include the following:
- Affordable and quality healthcare (medical, dental, vision options).
- Long Term Disability and Life Insurance provided at no cost to the employee.
- 12% Employer funded retirement plan after two years of service with immediate vesting and the ability to add additional earnings from first day of employment.
- YMCA membership for employee and household.
- Generous paid time off package.
- Exceptional career opportunities with the nation’s most valuable and recognized non-profit brands.
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Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jul 14 2019
Active Until:
Aug 14 2019
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit