Head Swim Team Coach

The Mystic Valley YMCA Aquatics Department is hiring a part time Swim Coach for the regional swim team associated with our YMCA.

POSITION SUMMARY: Primarily responsible for swimmers ages 6 through 18. The head coach would be available to coach on weekday evening practices as well as weekend swim meets. The ideal candidate will have or be willing to attain the appropriate coaching certifications for both the YMCA and USA swimming leagues including CPR/First aid and either a lifeguard or safety training for a coach’s certification.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide a safe and quality competitive environment to train and motivate young athletes in the sport of swimming; instruct swim team participants on swimming stroke techniques and assist with skill improvement as outlined and directed by Head Coach.
• Create and implement structured daily workouts that support skill development, conditioning and team culture.
• Coordinate swim meet calendars, manage meet entries and payments and ensure timely communication with families and staff.
• Monitor pool activities during swim meets and practices; evaluate individual and team performance, explain techniques and assist with skills improvement.
• Monitor aquatics facility and guests, and ensure compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; ensure facilities are maintained in a clean and safe condition.
• Promote a positive recreation environment and good personal behavior, acting as a role model for swimmers.
• Responsible for the discipline of swimmers at team functions according to team policy.
• Ability to work with a variety of ages and levels of swimmers.
• Maintain professional, clear and supportive communication with swimmers, guardians and staff.
• Work closely with aquatics leadership to align pool schedules, staffing and facility needs.
• Oversee weekly schedules for up to three assistant coaches; provide mentorship and direction.
• Support efforts to initiate and maintain high team spirit which may include attending functions such as fundraisers or team-sponsored socials.
• Prevent accidents through the enforcement of policies, rules, regulations, and ordinances governing the conduct of swimming pool patrons

MEET/ PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS:

• Will have availability to coach practice up to three times per week and be available for swim meets one weekends per month
• Attend all YMCA scheduled meets and events with the team.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather) and extreme heat (non-weather). The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand; walk and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

CERTIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: Current Lifeguard/First Aid Certification; Coach’s Safety Training or willingness to achieve within first month of hire. Valid Massachusetts State Driver’s License. Active USA Swimming Coach certification or willingness to achieve within one month of hire. Minimum 2 years of experience coaching with either YMCA or USA Swimming is preferred. Accuracy and time management skills are essential. Strong desire to succeed. Eager to learn and be a team player.