Applications due 03/01/25
Job Description:
Date posted: February 4, 2025
Location: 404 Danbury Road, Wilton, CT, USA
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Location: 404 Danbury Road, Wilton, CT, USA
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Wilton Y Wahoos 13/Over Squad Coach works as a part of the Wilton Y Wahoos coaching staff to carry out all practice and meet duties for the practice squad that they lead. The 13/Over Squad Coach works cooperatively with other members of the Wahoos staff to provide positive, challenging, and engaging practices for our swimmers. The Wilton Y Wahoos 13/Over program is divided into four training groups based on ability, skill, experience, commitment, and achievement to provide a positive training environment for all 13/older swimmers. As a 13/Over Squad coach, a qualified candidate would have the opportunity to assist with the team’s Elite 15/over Squad, and be the lead coach for one or more of our additional 3 13/older squads, with abilities ranging from beginner to advanced abilities. A qualified candidate has an excellent understanding of physiology, training principles, and sport psychology as it relates to swimming. A qualified candidate works well as a member of a team, develops a strong and supportive relationship with swimmers and families, is responsible, and is enthusiastic about the sport of swimming.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Coaching
- Develops a seasonal plan for dryland and pool, keep accurate attendance records for their squad,
- Arrive 10-15 minutes prior to assigned practices and be appropriately dressed.
- Keep accurate attendance logs and records.
- Follow all the pool rules and procedures. Use pool space and equipment accordingly and put all materials and instructor equipment away after practices.
- Understand team schedules and changes.
- Communicate effectively regarding practice cancellations and other updates.
- Fill out accident reports for any injuries and accidents that occur. If one should occur, he/she will make the necessary actions in first aid and will fill out an accident report.
- Never leave the team or an individual swimmer unattended for any reason.
- Keep the Director of Wahoos Swim Team informed of any team, pool problems and or members concerns.
- Develops meet schedules and coverage.
- Prepares swimmer evaluations and recommendations on move-ups.
- Submits meet entries and attend required swim meets.
- Participate in the Bubble Up and Bubble Down events. Be a promoter for recruiting volunteers for these events.
- Holds goal meetings with swimmers.
- Exhibits a pleasant and understanding manner to the participants. Creates an environment that is welcoming and enthusiastic.
- Strictly adheres to the Riverbrook Regional YMCA Code of Conduct and exemplifies the YMCA Core Values of Respect, Responsibility, Caring, and Honesty.
- Observes the code of law and policies set forth by the “Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act of 2017”, more commonly known as the Safe Sport Act.
- Maintains up-to-date Coaching Certifications as required for coaching all levels of Swimming.
Staff and YMCA Relations
- Attends internal coach’s meetings.
- Meets with Y staff as needed.
- Attend all staff meetings and trainings required by the YMCA
- Review all written communications with Director prior to publication.
- Assists other coaches when necessary at swim meets and practices.
Parent Relations
- Holds parent meetings in groups and individually. Keep accurate minutes/notes from these meetings.
- Work with volunteers.
- Responds to parent communications by phone, in person, email or in writing in a timely fashion.
- Keeps parents informed of problems/developments with swimmers.
Promotion
- Assists in promoting and recruiting for the overall program.
- Assists with brochure development and program registration procedures.
- Responsible for social media content and postings.
- Participates in Recognition night.
- Acts as an advocate within the community for the Wahoo program.
Planning/Budget Management
- Submits expense reports in a timely manner
Fundraising
- Assists with meet preparations.
- Helps to implement team fundraising projects.
- Supports the team’s overall fundraising projects.
- Actively participates in and upholds the YMCA’s mission to be open and accessible to everyone, regardless of financial situation or special need. Contributes time to raise funds for this worthy and necessary endeavor by supporting the Y’s Annual Giving and Capital Development campaigns.
Additional Responsibilities
- Adheres to policies and procedures related to boundaries with youth, managing high-risk activities and supervising youth.
- Completes all required organizational trainings annually.
- Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
- Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.
- This organization takes every allegation of abuse or misconduct seriously and will fully cooperate with the authorities to investigate all case of alleged abuse or misconduct. Employees and Volunteers shall cooperate with any external investigation by outside authorities or internal investigation conducted by the organization or persons given investigative authority by the organization.
- An employee or volunteer’s failure to cooperate with an investigation will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment or dismissal from the organization.
- This organization has zero tolerance for abuse and will not tolerate the mistreatment or abuse of consumers in its programs. Any mistreatment or abuse by an employee or volunteer will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment or volunteer service and cooperation with law enforcement.
- Job responsibilities include access to protected health information. The employee may access protected health information (PHI) only to the extent that it is necessary for job requirements. May only share PHI with those who have a need to know specific member/participant/employee information in order to complete job responsibilities related to the individual’s participation, payment or company operations. Is expected to complete required HIPAA privacy training and maintain HIPAA compliance at all times.
- Actively participates in and upholds the YMCA’s mission to be open and accessible to everyone, regardless of financial situation or special need. Contributes time to raise funds for this worthy and necessary endeavor by supporting the Y’s Annual Giving and Capital Development campaigns.
Effect on End Result
Successful performance of the job duties by 13/Over Squad Coach can have a major impact on the overall effectiveness with which the Riverbrook Regional YMCA and the Wahoo Swim team accomplish their goals and objectives through:
- Ensuring strength and continuity for the overall direction of the program.
- Executing a consistent training philosophy and communication of team goals.
- Assuring high quality program delivery and positive image.
- Retaining current swimmers and inspiring new families to join the team.
- Improving the skills and performance of the individual participants.
- Allowing team members to have a positive growth experience.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit all resumes to
Samantha Lusher
Chief Operating Officer
Riverbrook Regional YMCA – Wilton Branch
CONTACT INFORMATION
404 Danbury Road
Wilton CT 06897
phone: 2036193733
How to Apply
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit all resumes to
Samantha Lusher
Chief Operating Officer
Riverbrook Regional YMCA – Wilton Branch
CONTACT INFORMATION
404 Danbury Road
Wilton CT 06897
phone: 2036193733
Contact Information
404 Danbury Road
wilton, Connecticut 06897
phone: 2036193733
