Swim Coach (PT)- Schillings Farms YMCA

Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Incumbent is responsible for the instruction and safety of the YMCA swim team members during swim practice. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

•  Schedule and conduct practices.
•  Maintains records as required (i.e. attendance, progress reports, etc.).
•  Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
•  Follow all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. 
•  Completes incident and accident reports as necessary. 
•  Organizes and puts away needed class equipment.
•  Reports damaged equipment. 
•  Attend all practices. 
•  Attend local meets at the coach and director’s discretion.
•  Communicate with members in a timely fashion.
•  Prepare necessary paperwork for practices/swim meets. 
•  Responsible for continually growing the Swim Team program via quality instruction. 
•  Train and mentor assistant coaches and volunteers.
•  Assist with other duties as necessary. 

YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fundraising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others. 

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. 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.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• At least 18 years of age.
• Current CPR, First Aid, AED certifications, or certified within the first 30 days. 
• Minimum of 2 years in the aquatics, lifeguard
• 2 years swim coaching experience preferred.
• USA Swimming Coach or ASCA Level 1 and Principles of YMCA Competitive Swimming certification preferred.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency of swim skills in accordance with YMCA standards and have a strong foundation in stroke mechanics and be able to communicate effectively with swimmers and their parents. 
• Experience in a supervisory role.
• Full working knowledge of the facility safety and emergency procedures.
• Experience with standard office software.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting as well as correctly demonstrating proper form of exercises. 
• Ability to swim and demonstrate stroke techniques.
• Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques.
• Ability to lift and move equipment, and to lift small to average size child.

The YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South aims to provide quality and safe youth programs for all. We are committed to making a continuous effort to prevent the abuse of children: verbally, physically, emotionally and sexually. All allegations or suspicions of child abuse are taken seriously and will be reported to the State for investigation with full cooperation from the YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South