What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Swim Team Coach, Edward L Gaylord "Downtown" YMCA position at YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City?
Description
Everyone knows the pool is the coolest place to be in the summer. Join our Aquatics Team to make sure everyone can enjoy the pool in a safe and welcoming environment. Whether you’re a lifeguard, a swim instructor, or a little bit of both, you’re going to love working in aquatics at the Y because you’re helping swimmers feel confident and gain experience in the water. No lifeguard experience? No problem, we’ll train you!
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
- In accordance with the mission of the YMCA, the assistant coach will recruit, instruct, and train swim team participants.
- The Assistant Coach will evaluate and analyze the readiness of class participants for the swim team events.
- All guidelines will be followed as established in the YMCA Aquatic Program Manual.
- He/she will exemplify the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in all aspects of the position or program.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Knowledge of competitive swimming and the ability to evaluate skills and analyze program participant levels.
- Must effectively communicate progress of swimmers to the Head Coach and parents.
- Will assist in recruiting participants and volunteers for the program.
- Must be able to communicate with and be responsible for the children between ages of five years and 19 years.
- Will receive YMCA Swim Coach certification within one year of employment.
- Must be caring, responsible, honest, respectful in their relationship with others, and be able to incorporate this into the job. ‘
- Any duties assigned that is for the welfare of the program and YMCA will be completed.
- Will analyze participant’s readiness for entry into meet events. Must attend swim meets and conduct swim practices.
- Must prepare and set up for meets and practices, as well as break down and cleaning up after meets and practices.
- Will run age-appropriate practices assigned by the Head Coach.
- Communicate with Head Coach about the progress of participants and their readiness for event participation.
- Assistant Coach will complete tasks assigned by the Head Coach.
- Must attend all team practices and swim meets.
- All duties will be performed with the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
- Develop meaningful and sustainable relationships with members, donors and volunteers.
EFFECT ON END RESULTS:
This position directly affects the overall Swim Team Program. When done properly, the Program will have a positive and safe atmosphere for each participant.
Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Must stay current in CPR/AED/O2 and First Aid, renewed annually. (Training provided by the Y, if needed)
- Must complete all required Annual Compliance Trainings within 30 days of hire and renewed annually.
- Must be 16 years of age or older.
- Must have experience with a competitive swim team.
- Must have extensive knowledge of competitive swimming strokes and setting goals for appropriate levels.
- Must be able to work with a variety of ages and be multi tasked.
- Must receive YMCA Lifeguard Certification or YMCA Aquatic Safety Assistant within six months of employment.
- Need to possess leadership qualities and public relations skills are required.
