Job description

The Assistant Swim Coach at the Butler YMCA under the daily direction of the Head Swim Coach is responsible for managing the Butler YMCA Swim Team Program. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• YMCA or USA coaching experience preferred.
• Swim Coach Online Certification completion within 30 days of hire.
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer/Oxygen Administration Certification and Safety Skills for the Swim Coach are required; Lifeguarding Certification is preferred.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

Essential Functions:

• Lead practices of the group(s) given by the Head Swim Coach with care and excitement.

• Provide swimmers knowledge to understand and master strokes allowing for movement up through the swim team groups.

• Be on deck before swimmers begin practice, to greet swimmers and parents.

• Assist with set up and running of swim meets as deemed necessary by the Head Swim Coach.

• Communicate effectively with the Head Swim Coach about daily practice procedures, emergencies and information regarding swimmers and the swim team well-being.

• Provide constructive feedback that will enhance swimmer’s techniques.

• Maintain structure and discipline within a group setting, while encouraging and promoting student participation in a positive manner.

• Engage parents and cultivate relationships to create a collaborative swim team environment.

• Actively participate in YMCA events and activities and adhere to the YMCA Core Values.

• Ensure the YMCA goals of fun, teamwork, sportsmanship and skill development are met on a weekly basis.

• Assist with maintaining pool areas in regards to equipment, safety, inventory and cleanliness.

• Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency procedures.

• Be a good role model of the SMART pledge for swimmers to emulate.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Environment & Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position; including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting. Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor/outdoor locations.
Work schedule will include daytime, evening and weekend hours and ability to travel to all program activity sites.

Job Type: Full-time

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