Swim Team Assistant Coach

## Description

**POSITION SUMMARY:**

Assist the Lead Site Swim Coach in the administration and operation of the YMCA youth competitive swim team year round program. Provide technical instruction necessary to improve competitive swimming skill.

**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 FUNCTIONS:**

• Assists in instruction of swim team in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared daily practice plans for all groups on site, or delegates that responsibility to assistant coaches on site.
• Serve as secondary assist to lifeguard when teaching/coaching and provide emergency services when necessary.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with swimmers and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
• Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules and as appropriate refers students and parents to other programs.
• Maintains records as required (i.e. attendance, progress reports, etc.).
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Responsible for attending all home and away swim meets. Must have reliable transportation to all meets.
• Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment.
• Trains and supervises class aides as assigned.

## Qualifications
**QUALIFICATIONS:**

• Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification, STSC, and clear background check with USAS Athlete Protection.
• Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
• At least 18 years of age.

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**

• Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques.
• Ability to lift equipment, and to lift a small to average size child.

**PART-TIME BENEFITS:**

• FREE Y Membership
• 25% off on Y programming
• Participation in the Y’s retirement plan (when eligibility requirements have been met)