Head Youth Swim Team Coach - Johnstown Ymca

Overview
Head Youth Swim Team Coach
The YMCA of Northern Colorado is seeking a Head Coach for our Johnstown YMCAYouth Swim Team. This position is a leadership role. Our Head Coach manages all facets of building and maintaining our high quality, competitive swim program. This includes leading effective and fun swim practices for young people ages 5-18, placing swimmers in appropriate competitive categories and practice groups and regularly interacting with parents of our swimmers to share information and progress. You will manage assistant coaches and report to the Aquatics Director.
You might be the right candidate if you are an energetic and enthusiastic individual with the ability to act in a caring and responsible manner. A team player with strong communication skills and a good role model with competitive swim/coaching experience.
Salary range $22-$29 per hour based on experience.
View all openings, learn more about our benefits, and apply online today at https://www.ymcanoco.org/careers.
The YMCA was founded as the Young Men's Christian Association in 1844. But today, we are The Y, an association that values and is made stronger by its diverse people. At the YMCA of Northern Colorado, we are committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:

• Maintains a safe aquatic environment through the enforcement of all YMCA of Northern Colorado policies and regulations.
• Teaches fundamentals of synchronized swimming, strength and conditioning and sportsmanship through the core values of the YMCA and in accordance with YMCA guidelines and practices.
• Performs assigned coaching responsibilities, which may include practices, recruiting, recordkeeping & scheduling.
• Recruits prospective team members & provides information about YMCA membership and team fee structure.
• Attends all staff meetings & trainings as required.
• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations & procedures, including emergency procedures. Completes incident & accident reports as necessary.
• Assists with overseeing conduct of Swim Team members at meets & other team functions.
• Attends meets & functions as agreed upon with supervisor.
• Maintains effective communication with participants & parents.
• All other related duties as assigned

Qualifications
CERTIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Must hold current certifications in First Aid, AED, Emergency Oxygen and CPR-PR or the willingness to obtain prior to start date.
• Safety Training for Swim Coaches or willingness to obtain prior to start date.
• USA Swimming Coach Certification or completion of certification prior to start date.
• Previous swim coaching experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of swimming as a sport to include but not limited to rules and regulations, skill development, training plans, swimmer education and motivation, parent involvement, competition and team administration.
• Experience with or knowledge of meet entry software preferred.

Benefits
All Employees receive a free individual membership and anyone working 10+ hours receives a free family membership, 50-100% off our programs and if eligible, we contribute the equivalent of 10% of your salary to the YMCA Retirement Fund.
Part-Time employees also receive paid sick time at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.
Posted Salary Range
USD $22.00 - USD $29.00 /Hr.