Junior Swim Team Coach

Junior Swim Team Coach

Springfield Family YMCA

Springfield, OH

Part-Time/Non-Exempt

$11.00-$13.20/Hour

Position Summary:

The Junior Swim Team Coach will assist the head coach/director of competitive aquatics and other swim team coaches to support the delivery of a high-quality, safe, inclusive, and competitive swim team program. Limited to working with 12 & under age groups only.

Our Culture:

At the YMCA, 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: 

• Instructs stroke techniques (in and out of the pool) at swim practices as assigned.
• Assists coaching staff in supporting practices and other team activities (not swim meets).
• Maintains records such as attendance and progress reports.
• Promotes YMCA Character Development and Core Values.
• Follows all Branch and Association policies and procedures.
• Presents a professional image at all times.
• Keeps control of behavior of swimmers at all times, and if necessary, communicates behavioral issues to the Swim Team Coach or Assistant Swim Team Coach. 
• Adhere and be on time to all scheduled practices
• Ensures safety by communicating and enforcing any pool rules, policies, and guidelines at participants’ comprehension level.
• Communicates effectively to both children and their parents/ guardians.
• Must be able to meet the physical and emotional demands of the job including being able to get into the water for training and instruction. 
• Maintain a clean and safe environment. Removing any hazardous obstacles and reporting unsafe conditions or equipment to your supervisor. 
• Provide an emotionally secure environment for participants.
• Has the aptitude and attitude for coaching all levels of swimming ability.
• Gives excellent coaching instructions. 
• Promotes aquatics and other YMCA programs. 
• Communicates to direct supervisor any concerns, needed repairs, or incidents that may need follow-up. 
• Communicates any suggestions to improve the aquatics facility.

Qualifications:

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Quality knowledge of competitive swimming organizations, strokes, starts, turns, and other related skills or swim instruction experience is highly preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate swim stroke techniques.
• Obtain and maintain all required certifications and trainings within 90 days of hire.
• Additional certifications as required by the YMCA or USA Swimming.