Swim Coach (Southwest)

As a vital member of our organization, the Swim Coach will play a crucial role in providing expert instruction and coaching to swimmers of various skill levels, ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment. This position is instrumental in developing swimmers' abilities, promoting sportsmanship, and significantly enhancing their overall swimming experience. Your expertise and commitment will directly contribute to the success and well-being of our community. We are looking for a candidate that can work Tuesdays & Thursdays from 4:30 PM to 7:15 PM, Sundays from 12:45 PM to 2:15 PM. Additionally, this position will require team members to work one Sunday Morning shift and one Sunday Evening shift of each month.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Design and execute training plans that cater to the needs of swimmers of all levels, from beginners to competitive athletes.
• Teach swimming techniques, stroke mechanics, and water safety skills to individuals and groups.
• Lead and supervise swim practices, ensuring they are safe, effective, and engaging.
• Track and assess the progress of swimmers, providing feedback and adjustments to training programs as needed.
• Maintain a safe environment by enforcing pool rules, monitoring swimmers, and responding to emergencies as required.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise swim meets and other related events.
• Encourage teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship among swimmers.
• Provide regular updates on swimmers' progress and address any concerns or questions.
• Ensure all swimming equipment and facilities are properly maintained and in good working condition.
• Promote the YMCA's character values, mission, wellness philosophy, and role in the community.
• Lead by example the Y's mission, vision, and values with program participants, members, staff, and guests.
• Become an Ambassador of the Y's work and culture by being the ultimate storyteller of who we are as an organization and brand.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the Community Enterprise

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 21 years of age.
• Previous experience as a swim coach or instructor, preferably with competitive swimming experience.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.
• YMCA Swim Instructor certification (preferred but not required).
• Strong knowledge of swimming techniques and training methodologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and inspire swimmers of all ages and abilities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate team practices and events.
• You have a growth mindset - You quickly learn from failure and value feedback in the effort to continuously improve.
• You are a team player - You are a team player with a positive, service-oriented attitude and you can work well with others.
• You communicate effectively - You listen for understanding and meaning. You speak and write effectively.
• You are customer focus – You build good customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions.
• You foster a culture of inclusion and belonging - You leverage people's differences as strengths.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, talk and occasionally lift and/or move items including equipment and children. Must be able to remain alert, sit or stand for extended periods of time, hear noises and distinguish distress signals, scan all areas of the pool with clear vision, perform all physical tasks related to instructing and observing participants in proper stroke techniques, communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Benefit from a free household YMCA membership, enriching both your life and the lives of others.
• Access retirement planning options to secure your future.
• Enhance your skills through participation in learning and development workshops.
• Exclusive cell phone plan discounts for AT&T and T-Mobile/Sprint users.
• Discounts on programs and services to make your YMCA experience even more rewarding.

The Greater Austin YMCA is a nonprofit community enterprise with a purpose of elevating quality of life in central Texas by boldly expanding access for all children, adults, families and seniors in our dynamically growing community. Founded in 1953 and anchored in three Central Texas counties, the Y has served close to 500,000 people and provided more than $30M in financial assistance and program subsidies over the past 10 years. We operate 8 community centers and Camp Moody along with 6 early childhood education centers, 60 afterschool programs on school campuses in four districts, and 20 summer camps, with 1500 staff team members, 1000 volunteers, and a $48M annual operating budget.

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace at the Greater Austin YMCA, where individuals from all backgrounds and experiences are valued. This commitment enriches our ability to fulfill our mission and uphold our values as we serve our community. We warmly encourage individuals from all walks of life to apply.

Why Join Us?

THE PLACE YOU WANT TO BE, where great minds and souls come together for good... it's our vibe. At the Greater Austin YMCA, we encourage you to Be You-be the hero of your own growth journey. Be True-humanity is our way, and we intentionally practice it each day. Imagine It-dare to think big and envision the possibilities that lie ahead. Do It-plan, deliver, and enhance your awesome work. Feel It-be present, pause, and experience the impact you create every day. Together, we embody these values, fostering a supportive environment where your work truly matters and where you can make a positive impact in our community.

Additional Information:

The organization has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

The Greater Austin YMCA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Greater Austin YMCA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which we have employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.