Applications due 02/15/25
Job Description:
Date posted: January 8, 2025
Location: 49 Deicke Drive, Glen Ellyn, IL, USA
The B.R. Ryall YMCA Swim Team, located in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, is a year-round competitive swim team that offers an exciting opportunity for swimmers of all levels to experience competitive swimming under the instruction of top professional coaches. Our team boasts many Illinois Swimming State Records, Illinois and YMCA State Champions, and multiple YMCA National Champions. Former team members include Olympic Trials qualifiers, a 2021 Paralympian, YMCA National Champions and dozens of NCAA Divisions I, II and III athletes. We are looking for an experienced, dedicated and enthusiastic Head Swim Team Coach to lead our team of beginning to elite swimmers, as well as to ensure our elite athletes are prepared for championship meets and a possible collegiate swimming career.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of Competitive Aquatics/Head Coach will provide direct leadership, instruction and motivation to all swim team participants in a safe and positive environment. This position is responsible for administrating the total operations of the swim team including program planning and daily management, age-group and senior-level athlete development, oversight and development of coaches and assistant coaches, composition of training programs, and the promotion of both competitive swimming and the Y.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Develops strategies for the competitive aquatics department focused on increasing participation and skill level of those participating.
2. Develops the annual operating goals, objectives and plan for the competitive aquatics department that carries out the strategies.
3. Manages the day-to-day operations of the swim team, ensuring that the program complies with all Y policies and procedures and recommended USA Swimming Guidelines.
4. Oversees and manages the adherence to all policies and procedures associated with local, state, regional and national swimming associations and governing bodies to which the swim team is a part of or is responsible to.
5. Monitors the achievement of this plan, taking appropriate action to ensure that the goals and objectives are met.
6. Promotes Swim Team and the Y with existing and potential swim team members.
7. Responsible for the overall safety of all swimmers, families and meet invitees that enter the aquatics area. Able to respond to safety and emergency situations in an effective, efficient manner.
8. Responds to all swim team families and community inquiries and comments in a professional, timely manner.
9. Hires and supervises all competitive aquatics department staff. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete, as well as provides ongoing training.
10. Provides leadership in the planning and coordination of Y special events and community outreach activities, as needed.
11. Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. 3+ years of swim coaching experience.
3. 3+ years experience as a competitive swimmer.
4. USA Swimming Coach or ASCA Level 1 and principles of YMCA Competitive Swimming Certification preferred.
5. Certification requirements include: Lifeguard certification, CPR/AED for the professional rescuer or CPR/AED for lifeguards, First Aid, Pool Operator – preferred.
6. Excellent personal computer skills and experience with standard business software.
7. Must have good interpersonal and communications skills, including the ability to make presentations.
8. Strong oral and written skills with strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
9. Must possess the ability to handle stressful situations in a calm, professional manner and exhibit good judgment.
10. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments.
11. Must be able to work a varied schedule that may include evenings, night and weekends.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Ability to pass lifeguard water test.
• Must be able to remain alert.
• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Adequate ability to hear noises and distinguish distress signals.
• Ability to continuously scan all areas of the pool with clear vision.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a water rescue.
• Ability to communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situations.
• Ability to work in a chlorine environment.
• Ability to work in high humidity.
• Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees.
YMCA CORE VALUES:
Caring: Demonstrates a sincere concern for others, for their needs and well-being. Shows compassion, forgiveness, generosity and kindness.
Honesty: Tells the truth, demonstrates reliability and trustworthiness through actions that are in keeping with stated positions and beliefs. A person of integrity and fairness.
Respect: Treats others as they would like to be treated. Values the worth of every individual, including themselves. Shows acceptance, empathy, self-respect and tolerance.
Responsibility: Does what is right. Accountable for their choices of behavior and actions and promises. Shows commitment, courage, good health, service, professionalism and citizenship.
YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):
Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Y’s values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.
Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.
Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.
Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. 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. Continually strives for improvement and the pursuit of personal/professional development.
How to Apply
Email resume to [email protected]
Contact Information
49 Deicke Dr
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
phone: 6305472020
