Job Type Full-timeDescriptionAn exciting opportunity to join the Team of a progressive YMCA association located in vibrant Somerset County, New Jersey. The YMCA is one of the nation's leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. With a 150-year-old history, Greater Somerset County YMCA (GSCY) is a pillar of the community and has seven locations across three counties, which collectively serve upwards of 30,000 individuals. GSCY has 100 full-time and 950 part-time employees along with operating revenues to $22+ million. The Y empowers everyone-no matter who they are or where they are from. To fulfill our purpose of strengthening community for all, GSCY is committed to being an inclusive organization and leveraging our collective impact to address social inequities. To learn more about GSCY, visit our website: POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Director of Competitive Aquatics the primary function of the Associate Director of Competitive Aquatics is to serve as the Head Age Group Coach for the 12& under program; assist in developing, organizing and implementing a high quality, member-focused YMCA competitive aquatics program and enable swimmers to grow as individuals, achieve their goals as swimmers, and expand their overall potential ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assists in management of competitive Swim Team program with a focus on development of competitive skills as well as teamwork, persistence, positive attitude, and core values.
- Develops annual training schedules, plans and strategies to motivate and engage participants in order to achieve program goals.
- Manage, design, and implement season planning/communication for practice groups.
- Provide supervision, direction, and support to the 12 & under age group coaching staff
- Works with Swim Team Parents Organization (PCL) to promote and support team by distributing program information.
- Responsible for accurately entering swim meet information and effectively communicating to parents in a professional and timely manner.
- Assists in developing/monitoring program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
- Assists in recruiting, hiring, training, developing, scheduling and directing coaching staff and volunteers as needed.
- Assists in reviewing and evaluating staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
- Assists in the marketing, communication and distribution of swim team program information.
- Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program.
- Assists in securing and scheduling pool space.
OTHER DUTIES
- Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and special events.
- Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
- Adheres to all state, local, and YMCA health and safety regulations.
- Responsible for complying with all Somerset County YMCA Policies and Procedures
- Adheres and incorporates the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility and educates members about the YMCA mission and goals.
- Assist with collaborating and building relationships within the Branch, Association and community organizations, in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Actively participate in trainings, seminars, special events, and meetings as required.
YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader): Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising. Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support. Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress. Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.RequirementsQUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- LGI, WSI, and CPO License is a plus
- This position also requires CPR, LG, USA and Y Coaching Cerits and Bloodborne Pathogens
- Professional experience in the YMCA or another nonprofit preferred.
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community; track record of building authentic, constructive relationships with others.
- Competitive swimming experience preferred
- Must have a minimum of 1-3 years of coaching experience with various ages
- Must be in good standing with USA Swimming
- Supervisory experience preferred
- Has solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office
WORK ENVIRONMENT & 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 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities.
Benefits of working full-time at GSCY include:•FREE family membership to Greater Somerset County YMCA, including full access to all of our branch facilities including Bridgewater YMCA, Hillsborough YMCA, Princeton YMCA, Somerset Hills YMCA, and Somerville YMCA.•FREE nationwide membership with access to over 2,500 YMCA locations across the country•Discounted program fees•Paid sick leave•Employee Assistance Program (EAP)•Generous 12% retirement contribution to the YMCA Retirement Fund after eligibility period (no employee contribution required)•Medical and dental insurance with prescription coverage•Vision insurance•Flexible Spending Account for medical and/or dependent care•100% contribution towards life insurance and long-term disability•Optional life insurance and dependent life insurance available at low rates•403(b) Smart Savings Plan•Generous paid time off policy•7 paid holidays Greater Somerset County YMCA is a drug free work environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information who share our values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility. Salary Description $50,000 - 55,000 per year