Head Recreational Swim Team Coach - Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA

The South Meridian Branch of the Treasure Valley YMCA is unlike any other in the country. Our 60,000-square-foot facility is part of a unique collaboration that combines family recreation, education, sports, literacy, and wellness care on a single campus called “The Hill.” Hand in hand with our partners—St. Luke’s Health System, the West Ada School District, and the City of Meridian—the South Meridian Family Y will help us build A BETTER US.

The Recreational Swim Team Coach is responsible for administering the operation of the Recreational Swim Team program within the Association parameters, overseeing the safe management of programs, facilities, volunteers, and financial development within the Recreational Swim Team program.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Assistant Aquatics Director and Aquatics staff to ensure program area operations are consistent with approved Leading Practices.
• Provide leadership to Recreational Swim Team staff, including, onboarding, role-modeling, and on-going development.
• Engage participants and volunteers to deepen their relationships in the Y cause.
• Build specific workouts for individuals or groups based on initial skills assessment and ongoing evaluation.
• Set overall team performance goals and work with the coaching staff, parents, and participants to implement plan to accomplish set goals.
• Respond to member and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
• Actively participate in team meetings and committees as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Competitive swimming background required.
• Must be able to differentiate between colors (red, yellow, blue and green).
• Excellent human relations skills and an ability to maintain position communication with staff and members.
• Ability to address and make solid decision in emergency situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including telephone etiquette and computer use.
• Prior experience of successful supervisor of staff and volunteer preferred.
• Must have good interpersonal and communications skills and be sensitive, adaptable, professional, and articulate when dealing with others.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.

Schedule:

This is a full-time position averaging 30 hours weekly.  Schedule requirements are Monday through Friday, 8:00am - noon and Saturday, 8:00am-4:00pm.

Benefits:

The Treasure Valley Family YMCA provides a progressive work environment with great benefits for qualifying full-time employees. Benefits include:
• 12% employer-funded retirement plan after two years of service with immediate vesting and ability to make additional contributions to retirement benefits through 403(b) savings plan.
• High quality and affordable benefits including health (75% employer paid for employee) and vision.
• Free use of YMCA facilities for immediate family.

Welcoming and Inclusion:

At the Y, we welcome everyone whose behavior adheres to our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We advance our cause by building a stronger and more equitable community where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, thrive, and reach their full potential with dignity. The Y is a force for building bridges among all people–regardless of ability, age, birthplace, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, race, or sexual orientation. The Y is for all.

How To Apply:

External candidates must complete an online application.  If you have any questions regarding the position, please visit our website at www.ymcatvidaho.org or contact jobs@ymcatvidaho.org. All current and previous YMCA staff must apply through their UKG account, and updated resume and cover letter is recommended.