ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Instructs a group of swimmers in accordance with YMCA guidelines and having prepared practice plans accordingly; while maintaining constant surveillance of all program participants emphasizing the importance of pool safety.
- Builds effective, authentic relationships with swimmers and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
- Assists in year-round competitions in both YMCA and USA sanctioned swimming events
- Provides positive, encouraging and specific feedback on a daily basis with regard to stoke technique.
- Uses teachable moments to discuss character development and provides constructive feedback during practice session using positive motivation techniques.
- Communicates swim team information to parents in a positive and supportive manner.
- Attends meetings, clinics, banquets, fundraisers and team social functions as required and needed.
- Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
- Utilize equipment appropriately with activities and incorporate skill development. Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Clean up pool deck after each session. Reports damaged equipment.
- Keeps Competitive Aquatic Director appraised of situations requiring his/her attention.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.
Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum age of 18.
- Minimum of 2 years prior experience in competitive aquatic coaching.
- Possess ASCA level 2 certification or higher.
- Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, ARC Swim Coach Safety Training, First Aid.
- Current YMCA Lifeguarding or Red Cross Lifeguarding and obtain YMCA Lifeguarding Certification within 60 days of hire.
- Oxygen Administration certification (required within 30 days of hire)
- Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness.
- Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
- Ability to pass lifeguard water test.
- Must be able to remain alert.
- Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods.
- Adequate ability to hear noises and distinguish distress signals.
- Ability to continuously scan all areas of the pool with clear vision.
- Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a water rescue.
- Ability to communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situations.