What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Polo Assistant Coach -West Boise YMCA position at YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF BOISE IDAHO INC?
Serving over 20,000 active youth, adult, and family members, the West Branch of the Treasure Valley Family YMCA helps members lead a healthier, happier life. Facility amenities and features include six fitness studios, three racquetball courts, full-court basketball gym, youth activity center, climbing wall, 50-meter swimming pool, and training pool.
The Water Polo Assistant Coach is responsible for teaching the sport of water polo and water safety to individual participants at a variety of levels.
Responsibilities:
- Coach youth in proper rules, techniques and play around water polo.
- Respond to member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
- Help participants reach their desired goals in fitness, learning new skills, making friends and growing in the sport of water polo.
- Actively recruit new participants to the program from within and outside of the Y.
- Provide individual participants with water polo knowledge and techniques focused on the development skills for the participant.
- Implement all safety policies, procedures and training for water polo program.
Qualifications:
- At least Two years’ experience coaching water polo or playing water polo, high school or collegiate level preferred, other experience coaching or working with Youth considered.
- Must be able to differentiate between colors (red, yellow, blue and green) for swim test necklaces.
- Experience teaching water polo skills, or willingness to learn from experienced peer coaches.
- Experience in analyzing water polo performance and identifying areas needed for improvement, or willingness to learn.
- Knowledge in current training methods of all aspects of competitive water polo, or willingness to learn.
- Proven track record working on a team and with youth-oriented programming.
- Ability to respond calmly and quickly to safety and emergency situations.
- Must have good interpersonal and communications skills and be sensitive, adaptable, professional, and articulate when dealing with others.
Schedule:
This is a part-time position averaging 4 hours weekly. Schedule requirements are evenings and will be discussed during the interview process.
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.
