Swim Team Assistant Coach - Botetourt YMCA
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DescriptionFUNCTIONThe assistant swim team coach will communicate effectively and provide leadership in instructional areas of competitive aquatic programs according to the YMCA aquatic policy while maintaining a safe environment. The assistant swim team coach will follow the YMCA philosophy of developing a healthy spirit, mind, and body for themself and for others while upholding and supporting the mission and four core values of the YMCA.ESSENTIAL FUNCTION•Be able to teach the four basic strokes of competitive swimming to participants. •Help with writing workouts for specific group of participants in practice group. •Attend swim meets when available. •Check email regularly and respond to requests promptly.•Begin and end each practice on time.•Provide a safe and effective practice•Be open and receptive to hearing feedback from parents and Aquatics Directors.•Conduct a swim test or skills assessment the first day of practice and provide individualized instruction to each swimmer based on their current skill level and/or goals.•Maintain current certifications to include CPR/AED, First Aid, and any other deemed mandatory.•Take daily attendance of all swimmers.•As a swim coach, you are responsible for helping each swimmer to improve their technique/endurance/speed, as well as ensuring to build a relationship with all swimmers, encourage sportsmanship and ensure all swimmers are following the pool rules and core values.•Follow pool/facility EAP in the event of an emergency.•Directly after an incidence, fill out an incident report and return to Aquatics Director.Customer Service•Wear staff uniform while on duty or dress business casual.•Arrive on time to perform assigned duties.•Be courteous and give sincere attention to participant and parents.•Promote YMCA swimming and other programs.•Promote the character development values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.Organization and Implementation•Develop lesson plans for each of the classes assigned.•Adhere to all pool rules and policies.•Attend all scheduled staff meetings and training events.•Know and be ready to implement emergency procedures.WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS•Able to lift up to 50 pounds•Stand for extended period of time•Communicate verbally including projecting voice across distancesQUALIFICATIONSMust be at least 18 years of age*Experience with team unify preferred. *Experience with swim team management preferred. *Hourly rate is based on experience and skills brought to the position.