The Wahoo’s Head Age Group Coach is responsible for carrying out all functions related to the successful program implementation of the squad he/she is assigned to as well as team and YMCA operations as determined by the Senior Director of Aquatics.
The successful candidate will be responsible for coaching the team members in the ages 11 - 12 (Gold) and ages 9 -10 (Maroon) groups. Oversees an Assistant Coach who is responsible for the team Developmental Groups- Super Bronze and Super Squad. The Head Age Group Coach is also responsible for all administrative duties required for their training group and other duties as determined by the Senior Director of Aquatics.
This position offers the successful candidate health and medical, retirement plan and Y membership benefits. All meet travel, educational, and cell phone expenses are fully reimbursed.
Coaching
- Develops a seasonal plan for dryland and pool.
- Conducts practices for Gold and Maroon Groups and assists as needed with other groups.
- Develops meet schedules and coverage.
- Prepares swimmer evaluations and recommendations on move-ups.
- Attends required swim meets.
- Submits meet entries.
- Maintains accurate attendance records.
- Holds goal meetings with swimmers.
- Assists with clinics.
Staff and YMCA Relations
- Trains and supervises assistant coaches in dryland and pool programs.
- Attends internal coach’s meetings.
- Meets with Y staff as needed.
- Review all written communications with head coach prior to publication.
- Assists Head Coach and when necessary at meets and practices.
- Job responsibilities include access to protected health information. The employee may access protected health information (PHI) only to the extent that it is necessary for job requirements. May only share PHI with those who have a need to know specific member/participant/employee information in order to complete job responsibilities related to the individual’s participation, payment or company operations. Is expected to complete required HIPAA privacy training and maintain HIPAA compliance at all times.
- The Wahoo’s Head Age Group Coach has access to protected health information (PHI) of Y program participants. The Wahoo’s Associate Director of Aquatics may use and disclose PHI to workforce members for the purpose of treatment, payment and operations only.
Parent Relations
- Holds parent meetings in groups and individually.
- Work with squad VPs and other volunteers.
- Responds to parent communications by phone, in person, email or in writing in a timely fashion.
- Keeps parents informed of problems/developments with swimmers.
Promotion
- Assists in promoting and recruiting for the overall program.
- Assists with brochure development and program registration procedures.
- Maintains a newsletter for Age Group Swimmers.
- Participates in Recognition night.
- Acts as an advocate within the community for the Wahoo program.
Planning/Budget Management
- Submits expense reports
- Provides input to annual planning process on team objectives and strategies.
Fundraising
- Assists with meet preparations.
- Helps to implement team fundraising projects.
- Supports the team’s overall fundraising projects.
- Actively participates in and upholds the YMCA’s mission to be open and accessible to everyone, regardless of financial situation or special need. Contributes time to raise funds for this worthy and necessary endeavor by supporting the Y’s Annual Giving and Capital Development campaigns.
Effect on End Result
Successful performance of the job duties by the Wahoo’s Head Age Group Coach can have a major impact on the overall effectiveness with which the Riverbrook Regional YMCA and the Wahoo team accomplish their goals and objectives through:
- Ensuring strength and continuity for the overall direction of the program.
- Executing a consistent training philosophy and communication of team goals.
- Assuring high quality program delivery and positive image.
- Retaining current swimmers and inspiring new families to join the team.
- Improving the skills and performance of the individual participants.
- Allowing team members to have a positive growth experience.
- Has competitive Senior and Age Group coaching experience.
- Holds USS/YMCA Coaches Certification
- An ASCA level 3 certification or better is desirable.
- Works well with young people.
- Exhibits good teamwork skills.
- Follows the seasonal team plan developed by the Head Coach.
- Communicates effectively with swimmers and their parents.
- Supports the YMCA, the Wilton Wahoo team philosophy and acts as an advocate within the community.
Salary: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00