The East Branch Head Swim Team Coach/Aquatic Coordinator provides personal and social development by developing and improving the technical and physical skills of swimming in a safe and enjoyable environment. This position also assists with the development, organization and implementation of high-quality YMCA aquatics program(s) in accordance with the YMCA mission, strategic plan, goals and all policies and procedures of the YMCA of Dane County, Inc. and the YUSA Best Practices. This position reports to the Aqautics Director.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Provides personal and social development for lifetime skills by developing and improving the technical and physical skills of swimming through effective practice sessions.
- Plans curriculum and manages practice sessions.
- Encourages healthy competition through swim meet involvement. Prepares swim meet information, entries and registrations, attends meets, directs and manages warm-ups and team discipline, provides encouragement and motivation, and manages award distribution.
- Facilitates socialization, participation and interaction of all participants through active involvement in safe, fun and developmentally appropriate activities; provides adaptations based on individual needs and utilizes positive behavior guidance techniques with participants.
- Ensures the safety of all members and guests. Knows/reviews all safety rules and emergency procedures. Promotes and enforces safe behaviors and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Completes related reports as required.
- Maintains an organized, healthy and safe environment by returning all supplies and equipment to its appropriate place. Performs required safety, cleanliness and maintenance checks, takes the necessary precautions to prevent accidents, and reports any concerns to supervisor.
- Creates a supportive and uplifting community environment.
- Knows and understands aquatics programs and department policies and is able to clearly explain information to members. Communicates clearly and professionally with members, guests, supervisor, and co-workers as needed.
- Facilitate preseason preparation including recruitment of past and new swimmers, promotion, planning of practice schedule, meet schedule, registration forms and process, parent informational meetings and team apparel.
- Active role in preparation and running of home swim meet(s).
- Be knowledgeable of swim team annual budget.
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Physical Education or related field preferred.
Skills/Experience:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Competitive swimming experience at the high school and/or collegiate level required.
- Knowledge of rules, regulations and guidelines of USA Swimming, YMCA of the USA Competitive Sports, as well as the practices outlined in the Technical Assistance Paper for YMCA Competitive Swimming is preferred.
- Ability to maintain certification level of physical and mental readiness at all times.
- Possess or obtain within the indicated time frame the following certifications/training and keep all certifications current:
- YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguard/CPR/AED/First Aid certification upon hire.
- Safety Training for Swim Coaches
- YMCA Principals for Swim Coaches
- USA Certifications/Training – Foundations of Coaching 101, Foundations of Coaching 201, Athlete Protection Training, USA Background and Annual Non-Athlete Member
- Y Orientation, Child Abuse Prevention, and Blood Borne Pathogen training required within 60 days of hire
- American Red Cross Water Safety Instruction and/or YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor
- Lifeguard Instructor
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Post Date:
Jul 17 2019
Active Until:
Aug 17 2019
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit