Job Description

Job Location Meriden YMCA - Meriden, CT 06451 Position Type Part Time Salary Range $18.00 - $18.00 Hourly

Job Shift Any

Under the direction of the Head Swim Coach, you will be responsible for assisting the management and operation of the MNBBY Seals Swim Team. Swim Coach will follow and enforce safety standards as well as policies and procedures. Duties include but not limited to the following:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work with the head and assistant coaches to develop and administer appropriate training plans for all swimmers participating in our growing competitive swim program.
• Plan, prepare and conduct team practices.
• Assist head coach to create meet lineups. Provide on deck coaching at assigned YMCA, Age Group and Championship meets.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance and training.
• Work with the head and assistant coaches to ensure continuity in athlete development.
• Evaluate athletes periodically and make recommendations for progression throughout the program.
• Participate in regular staff meetings.
• Communicate with parents and swimmers to promote good sportsmanship, strong team spirit and proper discipline.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Organizational Leader):

Mission Advancement: Incorporates the Y’s mission and values into the organization’s vision and strategies. Ensures community engagement; promotes the global nature of the Y. Leads a culture of volunteerism ensuring engagement, inclusion, and ownership. Leads a culture of philanthropy.

Collaboration: Advocates for and institutionalizes inclusion and diversity throughout the organization. Initiates the development of relationships with influential leaders to impact and strengthen the community. Is recognized as an inspirational community leader who navigates complex political and social circles with ease. Communicates to engage and inspire people within and outside the YMCA. Ensures that a talent management system is in place and executed effectively.

Operational Effectiveness: Possesses penetrating insight and strong strategic and critical thinking skills. Invests resources in well-designed innovation initiatives. Creates a structure to deliver organization-wide results to achieve objectives. Develops and implements stewardship strategies. Determines benchmarks and ensures appropriate leadership to meet objectives.

Personal Growth: Creates a learning organization. Effectively drives change by leveraging resources and creating alignment to expand organizational opportunities. Shares authority and demonstrates courage and humility. 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

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 20 years of age
• Must get and maintain current lifeguarding, first aid, CPR/AED, Swim Coaching certifications in USA Swimming and YMCA of USA Swimming through ARC or ASCA.
• Must have at least 1 year experience as a swim instructor or swim coach
• Ability to have a flexible work schedule
• Ability/willingness to travel to out of state meets
• Possess strong interpersonal skills to maintain a trusting relationship with children, parents, staff and the community
• Commitment to the goals and objectives of the YMCA.
• Ability to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with YMCA standards

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.
• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities.