Applications due 09/06/24
Job Description:
Date posted: August 18, 2024
Location: 720 Shoals Rd.
Come join a growing team and lead our Y-Spartaquatics Swim Club (YSSC)! In recent years, YSSC has seen exceptional growth both in and out of the water. As a team, our successes include winning the 2024 Combined Team Long Course National Champions, 2024 and 2023 Men’s YMCA Long Course National Championship, the 2021 Women’s YMCA Short Course National Championship, and the South Carolina Short Course Senior State Championships from 2020-2024. In addition, we have seen dozens of swimmers continue in their swimming careers through scholarships at top universities all across the country. Under the direction of the Director of Competitive Swimming, and in accordance with the Christian nature and purpose of the YMCA of Greater Spartanburg, the Head Senior Coach will be an integral leader as we seek to continue our growth and success in competitive swimming. YSSC is a registered USA Swim and National YMCA Swim team that competes in local, state, and national level swim meets.
Qualifications
Education and Certifications –A 4-year college degree is required. ASCA level 3 or higher preferred.
Experience – Five or more years of competitive swimming coaching experience, YMCA experience a plus, with a background in supervising and developing swimmers, coaches, and volunteers. Must be safe sport certified.
Essential Functions
- Assists in directing the operation of the YSSC program, including coaching and training of swimmers, supervision of coaches, coordination of volunteers, and management of all aspects of meets.
- Supports the mission of the YMCA through program, staff, and volunteer development and leadership.
- Ensures all certifications are up to date for staff.
- Monitors program registrations and program retention to ensure quality programming is being implemented and promoted throughout the entire YSSC program.
- Organizes the year-round meet calendar and ensures all details related to registration is properly coordinated for each meet.
- Engages with other aquatics staff to ensure proper coordination is in place for connecting swimmers from YMCA swim lessons to placement on swim team with the appropriate timing.
- Ensures a safe and supportive environment exists for all participants, coaches, and volunteers.
- Assists in the financial development activities of the swim team program to meet or exceed the annual campaign goal.
- Work directly with the Head Coach to plan the programming of the Y-Spartaquatics Swim Club.
- Assist in planning for seasonal as well as long term goals for the swim team as well as their specific practice groups.
- Lead Coach for at least 2 practice groups within the Senior and Junior programs
- Manage all aspects of the YSSC Senior Program at the Middle Tyger YMCA: Including staffing, schedule, curriculum, and any meets offered to YSSC swimmers.
- Provide parent/swimmer communication through phone, email, and website. Regular updates will be provided on a regular basis.
- Assist in all aspects on meet management. Including entries, setup, and breakdown.
- Assist with Social Media
- Continue to make YSSC’s social media presence the benchmark for SC Swimming
- Attend all swim team staff meetings and training opportunities as requested.
- Document daily attendance and training plans.
- Roster and retention planning for all Junior and Senior training groups.
- Volunteer for appointments with SC Swimming, USA Swimming, YMCA Swimming, ASCA or other professional group
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques.
- Ability to lift equipment.
How to Apply
All interested applicants, please email your cover letter, resume, and 3-5 references to Scott Ellis at [email protected]
Contact Information
720 Shoals Rd.
Duncan, SC 29334
