OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life through our culture. At the YMCA of South Hampton Roads, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.

We are welcoming: we are open to all and create spaces where people can belong and become.

We are genuine: we value people and embrace individuality.

We are hopeful: we believe in the potential of people to grow, lead and become catalysts for change.

We are nurturing: we support individuals throughout their journey to reach their full potential.

We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with our people.

Our culture is not a People & Culture initiative; it is how we lead, serve, develop talent, make decisions and deliver on the YMCA's mission.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide support for Swim Team leadership, instruction and motivation for swim team participants, attend all local swim meets / team functions, promote the swim team program within association guidelines, and maintain a safe environment. Helps develop, organize, and implement high quality programs. Understands and employs a philosophy that the team purpose is to develop swimmers skills, teach good sportsmanship, and demonstrate a high level of integrity in a caring and nurturing environment. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Deliver thorough, age-appropriate workouts focusing on technique, endurance, stroke development, drills and within the YMCA guidelines or as directed by the Aquatic Director or Head Swim Team Coach.
• Work with the Aquatic Director or Head Swim Team Coach to learn to develop age-appropriate practices. 
• Lead structured practices during assigned times as outlined by the Aquatic Director or Head Swim Team Coach
• Record all work-outs and track daily attendance as outlined by the Aquatic Director or Head Swim Team Coach and in compliance with best practices as outlined in YMCA and national certifications.
• Maintain open communication with parents and promote an environment that focuses on the development of the swimmer and cultivates relationships that create a collaborative swim team environment within YMCA philosophy, rules, guidelines, and policies 
• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment for swim team participants
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with swimmers and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules and as appropriate refers students and parents to other programs.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, best practices, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Assists in all areas as assigned and completes assignments as directed by the supervisor.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Inclusion
• Critical Thinking & Decision Making
• Emotional Maturity

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current ASHI BLS, Basic First Aid, and Oxygen Administration certification (or equivalent course from American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or National Safety Council). Any BLS certification is only good for one year.
• Current YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor or Level 1 Swim Coach.
• Must obtain YMCA Principles of Competitive Swimming and Diving within 30 days of hire.
• Must obtain American Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches within 30 days of hire.
• Must demonstrate swimming skills at a minimum of a Stage 4 proficiency and in accordance with YMCA standards and have a strong foundation in stroke mechanics and be able to communicate effectively with swimmers and parents.
• Experience as competitive swimmer preferred.
• 1 years coaching or teaching experience preferred.
• At least 16 years of age.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position operates in an aquatic, recreational, and community-based environment and regularly interacts with participants, children, families, team members, leaders, and other stakeholders. The role requires the ability to instruct and observe participants while demonstrating proper swimming and stroke techniques. The employee must be able to stand for prolonged periods, lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, and lift or assist a small to average-sized child as needed. The position requires the physical ability to safely demonstrate aquatic skills and perform the essential functions associated with teaching swim lessons. Work may be performed indoors or outdoors and may involve exposure to humidity, heat, cold, and inclement weather conditions. The role also requires the ability to maintain attention and communicate effectively in a loud and active aquatic environment.

The YMCA of South Hampton Roads provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position, consistent with applicable law.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory performance and successful completion and maintenance of applicable position requirements, which may include background screening, driver's license review, CPS screening, drug and/or alcohol testing, or other screenings as required by the position or applicable law.

COMPENSATION:

Wage: $16.25 hourly

The wage range provided reflects the YMCA of South Hampton Roads’ good-faith determination of the minimum and maximum starting salary for this position.