Everyone knows the pool is the coolest place to be in the summer. Join our Aquatics Team to make sure everyone can enjoy the pool in a safe and welcoming environment. Whether you’re a lifeguard, a swim instructor, or a little bit of both, you’re going to love working in aquatics at the Y because you’re helping swimmers feel confident and gain experience in the water. No lifeguard experience? No problem, we’ll train you!

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• In accordance with the mission of the YMCA, the assistant coach will recruit, instruct, and train swim team participants.
• The Assistant Coach will evaluate and analyze the readiness of class participants for the swim team events.
• All guidelines will be followed as established in the YMCA Aquatic Program Manual.
• He/she will exemplify the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in all aspects of the position or program.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Knowledge of competitive swimming and the ability to evaluate skills and analyze program participant levels.
• Must effectively communicate progress of swimmers to the Head Coach and parents.
• Will assist in recruiting participants and volunteers for the program.
• Must be able to communicate with and be responsible for the children between ages of five years and 19 years.
• Will receive YMCA Swim Coach certification within one year of employment.
• Must be caring, responsible, honest, respectful in their relationship with others, and be able to incorporate this into the job. ‘
• Any duties assigned that is for the welfare of the program and YMCA will be completed.
• Will analyze participant’s readiness for entry into meet events. Must attend swim meets and conduct swim practices.
• Must prepare and set up for meets and practices, as well as break down and cleaning up after meets and practices.
• Will run age-appropriate practices assigned by the Head Coach.
• Communicate with Head Coach about the progress of participants and their readiness for event participation.
• Assistant Coach will complete tasks assigned by the Head Coach.
• Must attend all team practices and swim meets.
• All duties will be performed with the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
• Develop meaningful and sustainable relationships with members, donors and volunteers.

EFFECT ON END RESULTS:

This position directly affects the overall Swim Team Program. When done properly, the Program will have a positive and safe atmosphere for each participant.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must stay current in CPR/AED/O2 and First Aid, renewed annually. (Training provided by the Y, if needed)
• Must complete all required Annual Compliance Trainings within 30 days of hire and renewed annually.
• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Must have experience with a competitive swim team.
• Must have extensive knowledge of competitive swimming strokes and setting goals for appropriate levels.
• Must be able to work with a variety of ages and be multi tasked.
• Must receive YMCA Lifeguard Certification or YMCA Aquatic Safety Assistant within six months of employment.
• Need to possess leadership qualities and public relations skills are required.