What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Swim Coach - Soundview Family YMCA position at CENTRAL CONNECTICUT COAST YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION INC?
This position supports the mission and work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization. The Swim Team Assistant Coach maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals and provides direct leadership, instruction, motivation, safety, and enjoyment for swim team participants and staff. The Swim Team Assistant Coach provides direct supervision and leadership assuring the well-being for each participant and staff in line with YMCA of the USA guidelines and association policies in accordance with their training.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Models and teaches the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility with members, colleagues, staff, guests, volunteers, and vendors.
- Develops, maintains, and facilitates positive relationships with and between volunteers, members, program participants, staff, and colleagues at all levels of the organization; helps participants and families connect with each other and the YMCA; and, encourages parent or caregiver involvement.
- Assists Head Swim Coach with swim team program in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared practice plans, swim meet and team administration, and volunteer recruitment accordingly.
- Works with Head Swim Coach to develop, promote and manage competitive swim program in a manner consistent with YMCA core values.
- Maintains proper attendance and skill records; prepares required reports as directed.
- Follows all aquatic procedures and guidelines including those pertaining to health and safety, rosters, forms, meet achievements, reports, and staff expectations.
- Develops positive relationships with participants and staff providing motivational support and guidance; maintains consistent scheduled office hours.
- Maintains physical presence at all times with swim team and staff, and remains aware of pool surroundings and participants in the pool.
- Ambassador of all YMCA programs with a focus on aquatics programs, schedules, and member engagement.
- Knows, follows, and enforces all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures, and those for the prevention of child abuse.
- Attends all mandatory meetings and trainings.
- Other duties as assigned.
