POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant Swim Team Coach contributes to the Ys success by assisting the Head Swim Team Coach in developing and sustaining an environment in our Y that supports our mission, values and guiding principles. The primary responsibility is to assist in the delivery and facilitation of swim practices for a variety of abilities and to support swimmers at swim meets.

OUR CULTURE

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL IMPACT

• Foster an environment and culture that supports our mission, values, and guiding principles while leading efforts to drive membership, growth, and program participation.
• Assist in the implementation of programs and initiatives under the direction of the Head Swim Team Coach.
• Provide and promote engaging, safe, and fun aquatic programming that passes a passion for aquatic activities on to participants and members.
• Interact and assist swimmers with their technique by actively correcting form, recognizing individual differences and adjusting teaching strategies.
• Assist with preparation and tear down of practice needs. Instruct swimmers how to help and use the swim team equipment safely (lane ropes, backstroke flags, kick boards, blocks, etc.).
• Know and follow YMCA procedures for incidents and injuries. Attend all assigned practices and swim meets, communicating substitutions and following absence procedures.

SKILLS AND TRAINING

• This position requires a background in an aquatic and/or recreation environment
• Must demonstrate commitment to the Ys cause and mission.
• Must demonstrate ability to build relationships and deliver an exceptional experience.
• Previous swim instruction and work with special need populations are beneficial.
• Experience supervising, training, and developing staff preferred.
• YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguarding certification (which includes CPR/First Aid and AED certification) is required within the first sixty days of employment (training provided).
• Competitive Swimming experience preferred.
• Computer and/or Smart phone technology experience required.

COMPETENCIES

• Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY in all interactions and aspects of job performance. Demonstrates the desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.
• Relationships: Understands participant needs and ensures the Y is accessible to all; Recognize opportunities to engage participants in membership benefits. Upholds SMART pledge. Listens to understand participant needs, proactively address needs. Establish close professional relationships with participants to increase participant engagement and class enrollment.
• Operational Effectiveness: Exercises sound judgment with the ability to make decisions based on member and participant focused data; transfers learning to situations; provides others with framework for making decisions. Embraces new approaches, discovers ideas to create a better experience, the ability to provide leadership to process improvement and innovation; follows policies/procedures. Complete administrative tasks.
• Safety: Act as safety responder and assist with emergencies; complete reports as needed; adhere to safety policies and procedures for the Center and Association. Assures programs and instruction to maintain safety and well-being of participants. Ensure proper maintenance and cleanliness of aquatic facility and assess equipment replacement and repair needs.
• Inclusion: Foster an environment and develop programs and activities where differences are celebrated, championing inclusion activities, strategies and initiatives.
• Communication: Effective communication is critical to ensure quality programming that meets participant needs and safety priorities. Empathetically listen for understanding and meaning, speak and write effectively. Seek first to understand the other persons point of view and remain calm in challenging situations. Effectively tailor communications to the appropriate audience to ensure understanding and collaboration. Keep parents, participants and members abreast of program activities.
• Emotional Maturity/Personal Development: Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships; positive and professional image projected at all times; highly self-motivated; assures own professional development.
• Physical Requirements: The ability to stand or walk for long periods of time and perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs is essential. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.