Head Swim Coach

Great opportunity for a new or seasoned coach! Located in central NJ, this growing Y has a solid foundation and active parent board.

Job Description

Under the direction and supervision of the YMCA Director, and in consultation with the Swim Team Parents Association, the Head Coach will direct, administer, and manage the Raritan Valley YMCA Swim Team and related programs. Direction shall be consistent with guidelines as established in the Association’s Physical Education Policy, YMCA Sports Philosophy, and National Rules that govern YMCA sports. The Competitive Swim Team consists of 200-250 swimmers ages 5 to 19. The team also holds events which may be open to non-team members (including spring workouts, summer workouts, team tryouts). The Head Coach is responsible for the hiring, certification, development, and supervision of Coaches and Associate Head Coaches. The Competitive Swim team’s focus is to improve the performance of team members in competitive YMCA and USA swim meets, build swimmer confidence in a positive atmosphere, and incorporate YMCA values.

Qualifications

• Prior experience coaching children in competitive environment.
• Working knowledge of a Competitive Swim Team and experience as a coach or swimmer.
• Experience in working with volunteers and other professionals.
• Ability to establish and maintain necessary relationships with coaches and other YMCA staff, team parents, YMCA members, and the general public.
• Qualifications should include a warm and friendly personality, sensitivity toward the feelings and needs of others, maturity, flexibility, good time management and organizational skills and be able to relate well to, and communicate with, children and adolescents.
• The individual must have the necessary training and experience to coach swimming. Additionally, coaches must have lifeguard, CPR, and first aid certificates, a valid background check on file with USA Swimming, and also the ability to interpret and display proper values concepts.

Essential Functions

1. Serve as a positive role model for children, parents and other staff members at all times by promoting the YMCA mission and values. Staff members will set good examples by exhibiting personal habits, health, dress, speech, etiquette and relationships that serve as beneficial models to team members.


2. Administer policies, procedures, administrative functions, swimmer registrations, meets, payroll, promotion and recruitment.


3. Responsible for coaching, training, and conditioning of team members and staff.


4. Responsible for supervision and directing of any team-related developmental programs including clinics and feeder classes.


5. Instill sportsmanship, loyalty to the group, willingness to work hard, and courteous and respectful behaviors.


6. Work and communicate with the Swim Team Parents Association and Swim Team Parents Association Executive Board.


8. Maintain communications with team member parents and guardians regarding parent requirements, scheduling, team goals, and other appropriate communications.


9. Communicate with YMCA and USA Swimming representatives, as well as coaches and representatives of other swim teams, on behalf of the Team.


10. Responsible for hiring, certification, development, job description, and supervision of Coaches and Associate Head Coaches.

Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

At the YMCA we value the following attributes of personal character and ethical behavior and believe that they are essential to attaining our mission:


Caring: To be sensitive, understanding, and responsive to the well-being of self and others.


Honesty: To be truthful, trustworthy, sincere, and fair in work and action.


Respect: To value the worth of person and property. Treating others as you would have them treat you.


Responsibility: To recognize, accept, and fulfill the obligation to contribute to a better society.

Required Certifications

Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid and Coaching Certifications or the ability to obtain in a set time period.


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