Swim Team Coach - Association Wide

Description
The YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region is searching for a reliable, trustworthy Swimming Coach to join our Aquatics team. The Swimming Coach's responsibilities include analyzing swim techniques and determining skill levels, developing individualized swimming programs, educating swimmers on various techniques and styles, and overseeing training. To be successful as a Swimming Coach, you should be empathetic, patient, and understand that swimmers have varying abilities. Exceptional Swimming Coaches are those who place performance over results and are able to motivate and inspire.
SHIFT REQUIREMENTS:
To be discussed at interview
SWIM TEAM COACH REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 1 year of experience teaching swim lessons or coaching Swim Team
• Demonstrated ability to recognize students who may need assistance
• Demonstrated ability to recognize and remedy hazardous and dangerous situations
• Demonstrated ability to swim and tread water within Y-USA training guidelines
• Knowledge of swimming and ability to teach at all age groups and various levels
• Patience and the ability to communicate with all ages and levels of students, parents and caregivers, and other Y staff and volunteers
• Must be at least 18 years of age

SWIM TEAM COACH RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach sound competitive swimming skills in a positive, healthy manner that follows YMCA protocol.
• Organizes and administers all assigned coaching responsibilities, including daily practices, recruiting of volunteers, record keeping, and scheduling.
• Develops positive relationships with participants and provides motivational support and guidance.
• Encourages member involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
• Works with Leadership and Supervisor regarding community partners to best guide participants.
• Set up facility or equipment, store equipment, and secure facility upon completion of practices/meets.
• Attends all Swim Team functions as assigned by supervisor.
• Secure qualified substitute instructor when needed.
• Act as a Primary Responder in case of injury, accident, or illness in pool area and provide backup to lifeguards as needed in emergencies and crowd control.
• Report injuries and complete required forms.
• Follow all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency procedures.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.

PART-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

• Free Family Membership
• Program discounts
• Generous retirement benefits - 12% after eligibility is met
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Sick Time

CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION:
Support the YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region's commitment to child abuse prevention by:

• Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
• Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
• Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
• Completing all child abuse prevention training as required

The YMCA has zero tolerance for abuse. We will report all suspected and/or allegations of abuse to the state and federal law.