Swim Coach - Valley

Job Description

Job Description

OUR CULTURE: 
At the Y, you can channel your passion into a lifelong career helping to deliver positive change. Every day, our staff – of all ages and from all walks of life – work to bridge the gaps in community needs by nurturing the potential of youth and teens, improving our community’s health and well-being, and providing support to our neighbors, by serving others, building strong relationships, and incorporating our YMCA values into our everyday work. 

POSITION SUMMARY: 

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Swim Coach will apply their mastery of swimming techniques to create an engaging team environment with emphasis on safety, fun, and skill progression. The Swim Coach will build confidence of participants in the swim program, create lasting relationships with swimmers and families, and encourage participants to compete in local swim meets to create lasting memories.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

1. Prepare and conduct practice sessions based on strengths, weaknesses, and interests of athletes, and increase swimmers’ confidence and mastery of skills and techniques 

1. Attend and assist in administration of swim meets, encouraging participants before, during, and after their events 

1. Maintain records of attendance, swim meet information, and registration, ensuring that all participants have paid for events 

1. Communicate regularly with parents about swimmer progress, achievements, and upcoming events 

1. Monitor use of athletic equipment to ensure safe and proper use 

1. Knows and reviews all safety, emergency, and child abuse prevention policies and procedures, responding to emergency situations in accordance with YMCA protocol 

 
QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Certifications in Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches (or equivalent), YSL or WSI, and completion of YMCA program-specific trainings upon hire 

• American Red Cross Lifeguarding and Administering Emergency Oxygen certifications preferred 

• At least 18 years of age 

• Six months or two seasons of related experience in related aquatic programming 

• Able to demonstrate technically correct swimming techniques