Swim Job: Northwest Family YMCA seeks Assistant Coach

JOB DESCRIPTION:

ymca logoTitle: Swim Team Assistant Coach
Location: Northwest Family YMCA
Supervisor : Aquatic Director
Apply Online Only. No Phone Calls Please

GENERAL FUNCTIONS:

Under the direction of the Aquatic Director, administers the policies, procedures of the swim team. The Coach is responsible for swimming pool and aquatic safety and pool upkeep. Key ingredients will be that the YMCA swim will be administered in a values-centered, Mission Driven, high quality environment which is centered on member service.

KNOW HOW:

  • YMCA Lifeguard certification
  • CPR for the professional rescuer certification
  • First aid certification
  • YMCA Aquatic experience preferred
  • Minimum age of 18
  • 3 years experience in/with swim teams
  • Familiar with Hy-tek swim software (Meet Manager, Team manager, etc.) preferred.

ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES (Team Leader)

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports Why It Matters Fundraising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes the initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION

  • Assists Head Coach during practices, meets and other swim team needs and events.
  • Assists in organizing the swim team according to age and ability levels.
  • Assists in generating workouts including emphasis on all four strokes, starts and turns.
  • Assists in organizing, preparing and attending all swim meets.
  • Helps to organize swim team functions.
  • Act as a liaison between the YMCA and the parents.

ERGONOMIC REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to lift or move up to 50 pounds and swim 500 yards/meters. Must be able to demonstrate all competitive strokes, starts, turns and dives.

END RESULT

Assist in creating a well rounded swim team program for ages 5yr-18yrs that is all inclusive and open to all abilities.

Hours: Part-time, non-exempt *Note: Some longer days required for swim meets.

Apply online: press “Apply for this Position” or “Add to My Jobs” button below
Contact Phone: No phone calls please

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online at: http://chj.tbe.taleo.net/chj05/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=YMCAPASS&cws=4&rid=3548

About The Metro Atlanta YMCA

The Metro Atlanta YMCA builds strong kids, strong families, and strong communities by working to meet the health and social service needs of our communities. The Metro Atlanta YMCA is for everyone of all faiths, races, abilities, ages, and incomes. Financial assistance is available for those in need. Our strength is in the people we bring together through programs like child care, youth sports, camping, youth development, job training and education, and health and wellness. YMCA programs are tools for building our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Swimming Job / Swimming News courtesy of The Metro Atlanta YMCA.

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