Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

WEST END YMCA JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Swim Coach, Scheu Family YMCA

Job Code: 310603

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; Hourly rate: $16.25-16.75

Job Classification: C

Reports to: Head Swim Coach, Aquatics Director

Revision Date: 02.01.2023

POSITION SUMMARY:

A Swim Coach is responsible for helping the all coaches in execution of swim team related functions by maintaining safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas. The swim coach fosters a positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Responsibilities include various age-group coaching duties with an emphasis on safety, proper skill development, team member development, seasonal planning, daily workouts, and goal setting. They are expected to present themselves in an exemplary manner while maintaining an upbeat, optimistic, and passionate attitude about the YMCA during their shifts.

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:

1. Inform the Head Coach of any suggestions and comments that may need review for the YMCA swim seam.
2. Carries out all expectations, policies, and procedures throughout shifts that others can model.
3. Respond to swimmer accidents and emergencies and administer First Aid and CPR as necessary.
4. Have prepared workouts planned accordingly.
5. Conduct swim team workouts and provide instruction to swim team members; enhance the swimming skills and development of all team members.
6. Assist in creating and supporting all team-related activities.
7. Assist in operating a variety of pool, office, and coaching equipment including a copier, computer and assigned software.
8. Attends all monthly in-service meetings.
9. Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies, procedures; completes related reports as required

1. Provides a high-quality customer service relationship to all members and participants

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Developing Self & Others
• Engaging Community
• Critical Thinking and Decision Making

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Safety Training for Coaches certification
• Principles of Competitive Swimming and Diving certification
• Ability to motivate young athletes (ages 9-16) in a positive manner
• CPR/AED/First Aid Certifications: Basic Life Support &/or Professional Rescuer (ASHI, AHA, ARC)
• Ability to maintain certification-level physical and mental readiness
• Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper techniques
• Ability to confidently lead others while being enthusiastic and encouraging
• Demonstrates proficiency in teaching stroke development, stroke correction, and proper technique
• Demonstrates ability to prevent, recognize and respond to swimmers in need of assistance and maintain a duty to act in an emergency
• Ability to make clear recommendations and decisions
• Ability to model exemplary behavior

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, either with or without reasonable accommodation.
• The employee frequently is required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the work environment.
• The employee must occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities.
• Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.
• Physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms.

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