What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Competitive Swimming position at YMCA?
Join the YMCA of the Roses Team as Director of Competitive Swimming.
Job Description
Under the supervision of the Director of Operation, the Director of Competitive Swimming provides excellent customer service while managing the swim team and assisting with the production of a quality swim team program. The Director of Competitive Swimming creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA of the Roses policies and procedures.
Qualifications
- High School graduate or equivalent preferred
- Previous 10 years swim team coaching experience required with at least 5 years in a head or leadership capacity
- Previous customer service experience preferred
Essential Functions
- Directly coach (at least) one primary group and exclusively handle all needs of that/those group(s).
- Assist the YMCA leadership team with managing the Swim Team program including preparation and implementation of progression curriculum, seasonal plans and practice plans focused on development of competitive skills as well as teamwork, work ethic, goal orientation, positive attitude and core values.
- Serve as staff liaison to swim team parent advisory committee and oversee committee activites
- Recruit, hire, train, evaluate, develop, schedule and direct coaching staff and volunteers as needed, and assist in the same duties for any other sites as needed
- Develop strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
- Accurately seek out, summarize, communicate and enter all swim meet information, and communicate final details to parents in a timely, professional manner.
- Assist in development of program budget and monitor it to meet fiscal objectives.
- Perform team admin duties as assigned, including but not limited to, team registration, team communication, team store and website maintenance.
- Take lead event management roles in all hosted swim meets, as well as additional duties assigned for other events as needed
- Build effective, authentic relationships with community partners, parents and program participants and neighboring swim teams and YMCA’s.
- Assist in creating, targeting and distributing program marketing information.
- Maintain knowledge of industry trends.
- Know, understand and consistently apply safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area.
- Know and review all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with the YMCA of the Roses policies and procedures.
- Attend all staff meetings, monthly in-services and trainings as required.
- Assist in the identification of active volunteers for the annual fundraising campaign.
- Promote and represent the mission and core values of the YMCA of the Roses in the Family Center and its programs.
- All other duties assigned by Management
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies
- Engaging Community
- Collaboration
- Inclusion
- Developing Self & Others
Required Certifications
- Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required
- Current YMCA Director of Competitive Swimming or USA Director of Competitive Swimming certification required
- Current YMCA Lifeguard or Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches certification required
