YMCA Director of Competitive Swimming - City Center Lancaster

Ready to take a competitive swim program to the next level?

YMCA of the Roses is looking for a passionate Director of Competitive Swimming to lead with vision, strengthen athlete development, and mentor coaches while fostering a championship-level culture at our City Center facility in Lancaster PA.

Hours will vary including 5am coaching and evening and weekend swim meets.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Director of Operation, the Director of Competitive Swimming provides excellent customer service while managing the swim team and assisting with the production of a quality swim team program. The Director of Competitive Swimming creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA of the Roses policies and procedures.

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Directly coach (at least) one primary group and exclusively handle all needs of that/those group(s).
• Assist the YMCA leadership team with managing the Swim Team program including preparation and implementation of progression curriculum, seasonal plans and practice plans focused on development of competitive skills as well as teamwork, work ethic, goal orientation, positive attitude and core values.
• Serve as staff liaison to swim team parent advisory committee and oversee committee activites
• Recruit, hire, train, evaluate, develop, schedule and direct coaching staff and volunteers as needed, and assist in the same duties for any other sites as needed
• Develop strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
• Accurately seek out, summarize, communicate and enter all swim meet information, and communicate final details to parents in a timely, professional manner.
• Assist in development of program budget and monitor it to meet fiscal objectives.
• Perform team admin duties as assigned, including but not limited to, team registration, team communication, team store and website maintenance.
• Take lead event management roles in all hosted swim meets, as well as additional duties assigned for other events as needed
• Build effective, authentic relationships with community partners, parents and program participants and neighboring swim teams and YMCA's.
• Assist in creating, targeting and distributing program marketing information.
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends.
• Know, understand and consistently apply safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area.
• Know and review all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with the YMCA of the Roses policies and procedures.
• Attend all staff meetings, monthly in-services and trainings as required.
• Assist in the identification of active volunteers for the annual fundraising campaign.
• Promote and represent the mission and core values of the YMCA of the Roses in the Family Center and its programs.
• All other duties assigned by Management

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Engaging Community
• Collaboration
• Inclusion
• Developing Self & Others

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School graduate or equivalent preferred
• Previous 10+ years swim team coaching experience required with at least 5+ years in a head or leadership capacity
• Previous customer service experience preferred
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required
• Current YMCA Director of Competitive Swimming or USA Director of Competitive Swimming certification required
• Current YMCA Lifeguard or Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches certification required

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be willing to regularly work flexible hours, weekends and holidays.
• Must have the ability to pass a swimming skills test.
• May be required to sit, stand or maintain physical activity for extended periods of time including continuous physical endurance for thirty to sixty minutes of aerobic activity.
• May be required to work outdoors for extended periods of time. May be exposed to extreme outdoor weather conditions and temperatures and to wet and/or humid conditions in swimming pool areas.
• Must be alert at all times, keeping safety in mind. Must possess acceptable hearing and visual capabilities in order to monitor environment and members' well-being.
• Must possess auditory, verbal and visual capabilities in order to adequately communicate via phone and in person.