Head Swim Team Coach

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YMCA of the USA
Middletown, CT, United States
Full-time
Northern Middlesex County YMCA

Do you have a passion for competitive Swimming and teaching children?


The Head Swim Coach will oversee all aspects of operating a successful swim team including supervision of all coaching staff and maintaining positive relationships with swim team members, parents and the community.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Exemplify the character values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in all relationships.
  • Must serve as a role model for youth with the ability to demonstrate the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibilityand have a positive and encouraging nature.
  • Understand the developmental needs of and be able to work effectively with children of various ages (5-18).
  • Develop, implement and supervise all competitive swim team programs with the intent to develop and build the program.
  • Schedule all swim team practices and meets. Attend, manage and run all swim team meets.
  • Responsible for the coordination of all swim meets including meet entry fees and reporting meet results.
  • Recruit, train, and supervise all assistant swim team coaches and volunteers.
  • Assist with the preparation of the annual budget and ongoing forecasts. Responsible to respond to variances.
  • Assist the business office with collection of outstanding balances
  • Proactively communicate with staff, team members and parents. Respond in a timely manner to all swim team member/parent inquiries, comments and/or complaints.
  • Work with the Aquatic Director to maintain appropriate inventory of equipment and supplies as well as with the Facilities Director monitoring pool facilities and equipment.
  • Work with the Parent Group to coordinate volunteers for swim meets, manage the swim team custodial account.
  • Work with the Aquatic Director to promote the swim team
  • Actively participate in the annual campaign and other fund and friend raising events as directed by the CEO.
  • Positively represent the YMCA and maintain relationships with professional and community organizations/agencies.
  • Participate in activities, workshops, conferences, etc. that will enhance personal and professional growth.
  • Remain current in all YMCA swim team requirements and certifications.
Skills/Experience: 
  • At least 21 years of age
  • It is preferred that this position have a bachelor's degree in physical education, recreation or a related field
  • Three years of experience with the following: Assistant competitive swim coaching level or higher; Supervising staff
  • Have strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Be able to communicate effective orally and in writing
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
  • Must have or obtain the following certifications within 6 months: Lifeguarding; CPR/AED for Lifeguards (Professional Rescuers); Coaching Certification: YMCA Principles of Competitive Swimming & Diving and/or USA Swimming Certification 
How to Apply: 
[email protected]
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: 
Oct 10 2017
Active Until: 
Nov 10 2017
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit