Swim Team Assistant Coach - Botetourt YMCA

FUNCTION
The assistant swim team coach will communicate effectively and provide leadership in instructional areas of competitive aquatic programs according to the YMCA aquatic policy while maintaining a safe environment. The assistant swim team coach will follow the YMCA philosophy of developing a healthy spirit, mind, and body for themself and for others while upholding and supporting the mission and four core values of the YMCA.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION
·         Be able to teach the four basic strokes of competitive swimming to participants. 

·         Help with writing workouts for specific group of participants in practice group. 

·         Attend swim meets when available.  

·         Check email regularly and respond to requests promptly.

·         Begin and end each practice on time.

·         Provide a safe and effective practice

·         Be open and receptive to hearing feedback from parents and Aquatics Directors.

·          Conduct a swim test or skills assessment the first day of practice and provide individualized instruction to each swimmer based on their current skill level and/or goals.

·         Maintain current certifications to include CPR/AED, First Aid, and any other deemed mandatory.

·         Take daily attendance of all swimmers.

·         As a swim coach, you are responsible for helping each swimmer to improve their technique/endurance/speed, as well as ensuring to build a relationship with all swimmers, encourage sportsmanship and ensure all swimmers are following the pool rules and core values.

·         Follow pool/facility EAP in the event of an emergency.

·         Directly after an incidence, fill out an incident report and return to Aquatics Director.

Customer Service

·         Wear staff uniform while on duty or dress business casual.

·         Arrive on time to perform assigned duties.

·         Be courteous and give sincere attention to participant and parents.

·         Promote YMCA swimming and other programs.

·         Promote the character development values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Organization and Implementation

·         Develop lesson plans for each of the classes assigned.

·         Adhere to all pool rules and policies.

·         Attend all scheduled staff meetings and training events.

·         Know and be ready to implement emergency procedures.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

·         Able to lift up to 50 pounds

·         Stand for extended period of time

·         Communicate verbally including projecting voice across distances

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be at least 18 years of age

*Experience with team unify preferred. 

*Experience with swim team management preferred. 

*Hourly rate is based on experience and skills brought to the position.