Lead Swim Team Coach

Job Description

Job Description

Lead Swim Team Coach

Xenia YMCA

Xenia, OH

Part-Time / Non-Exempt

$13.00-$15.60 / Hourly

Position Summary :

Responsible for providing quality instructional training / coaching to program participants. Persons in this position must closely adhere to the YMCA of the USA guidelines for competitive coaching and swimming.

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 :

• Act as the lead coach for a specific senior group (13&up), age group (12&under), or other practice group deemed by the Director or Swim Team Coordinator. This includes but is not limited to design and implement a training plan, supervise swimmers and practices and all on deck activities.
• Approves meet entries for practice group by registration deadlines.
• Enforces team policies such as attendance, behavior, etc.
• Assist Swim Team Director with daily practices and swim meets for “Senior” and “Lower” groups on a regular basis.
• Keep control of behavior of swimmers at all times, and if necessary, communication behavioral issue to parents / guardians.
• 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.
• Keep accurate records on each swimmer evaluating him / her at the beginning and end of the session.
• Communicate effectively to both children and their parents / guardians.
• Maintain a professional attitude and appearance.
• 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.
• Have the aptitude and attitude for coaching all ages and levels of swimming ability.
• Give excellent coaching instructions.
• Promote aquatics and other YMCA programs.
• Communicate to direct supervisor any concerns, needed repairs, or incidents that may need follow-up.
• Communicate any suggestions to improve the aquatics facility.

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