POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Assistant head coach, provides leadership, instruction and motivation for swim team participants, is expected to attend swim meets and team functions throughout the year, and is responsible for creating and maintaining a clean, safe and positive environment for the swim team participants.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Dependability and promptness are necessary, as well as the ability to present a mature, professional and personable image. This position requires current certifications in CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid Certification, Foundation of coaching 101, Safety training for swim coaches, Principals of YMCA Competitive Swimming and Diving, and Athlete protection training. Ability to function as a member of the YMCA staff team, developing cooperative working relationship with other full- time and part-time employees, and lay leaders. When on duty, be neat, well-groomed and properly attired. This position involves development of the Kingston Hurricanes Swim Team.

SPECIFIC JOB TASKS:

• Teach and demonstrate the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in all relationships. Be a positive role model to others.
• Keeps track daily attendance
• Attend swim team events such as meets, meetings, social events, etc. at the direction of the head coach.
• Have positive manner
  • Encouraging athletes to strive for their personal best
  • Approachable for athletes ( and other club members)
  • Inspirational leader
  • Even-handed and fair treatment of all athletes, regardless of ability or seniority level
• Act as a role model for swimmers.
• Encourage Swimmers
• Helps swimmers create goals.
• Drives team spirit.
• Participate in coaches meetings offered by the head coach.
• Maintain on going communication Coaching staff.
• Communicate swim issues to assistant head coach.
• Ensure equipment is put away and locker rooms are picked up.
• Conduct yourself as a professional rescuer and model proper behavior at all times. No reading, telephone call, cell phones, IPod, or conversations/activities that will take your attention away from the pool. No CELL PHONE OR IPOD ON THE POOL DECK AT ALL.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification and Emergency Oxygen, Red Cross Coaches Safety Training and Principles of Competitive Swimming and Diving. Must have Lifeguard certification. Must have all the USA requirements for coaches.
• Must be able to demonstrate coaches’ safety skills in accordance with Red Cross Standards.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Require to keep the certifications current.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to work the swim team practices and organize for the assistance.
• Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform safety skills according to the Coaches Safety Training.
• Must be able to lift and/or assist children up to 50 pounds in weight.
• Ability to stand or sit while maintaining alertness for several hours at a time.
• Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking.
• Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency
• Ability to view/enter data for long periods of time.
• Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques.
• Ability to lift equipment, and to lift a small to average size child.

HOURS:

This is a seasonal, hourly position with a schedule of hours set and agreed upon between the YMCA supervisor and the employee.