Assistant Swim Team Coach

POSITION SUMMARY: As the nation’s leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y offers more than just a job. We offer you a career with a future and the chance to make a lasting difference in your community. As a key member of the Aquatics team, an Assistant Swim Team Coach teaches both youth and their parents pool safety and swimming techniques and is responsible for proactive communication and maintaining a safe pool atmosphere while preventing accidents. The main purpose of this position is to provide a positive role model for members and to create a character-developing atmosphere.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES:Uphold the Mission of the YMCAPlan practice workouts prior to start of practice. Arrive 15 minutes prior to practicesMaintain all required certifications and attend all staff meetings required by Head Swim CoachAble to communicate & available to parents for any questions or concerns that may ariseEncourage team members to clean up equipment after practice to keep pool area clean and tidyReports to Aquatics Program Director and Head Swim Team CoachPHYSICAL DEMANDS:Standing for long periods of timeAbility to hear, see, speakNoise level- HighExposure to indoor/outdoor elementsMust be able to remain alertAdequate ability to hear noises and distinguish distress signalsAbility to continuously scan all areas of the pool with clear visionAbility to communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situationsMust be able to remain in water for long periods of timeLift at least 25 poundsMinimum age of 18.Team player with personal commitment to YMCA Mission, Philosophy & Character Development Values.People centered; service oriented.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Previous competitive swimming experience requiredComfortable working with a large group of children from the pool deck and demonstrating from in and outside the poolAttend all swim meets and coordinate parent volunteers as needed throughout the season.Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certification. (YMCA can provide certification or crossover course)Additional certifications to be obtained: Safety Training for Swim Coach’s, YMCA Principles and Safe Sport certificationUSA Coaching credentials may be required if the coach wishes to pursue being USA Swimming CertifiedThe YMCA of Greater Louisville is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, age, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr YMCA of Greater Louisville