Job Description

Job Location: Oldham County Family YMCA - Buckner, KY 40010
Position Type: Part TimeEducation
Level: None
Salary Range: $14.00 - $16.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Any
Job Category: Aquatics and SwimmingPOSITION 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 YMCA
- Plan practice workouts prior to start of practice. Arrive 15 minutes prior to practices
- Maintain all required certifications and attend all staff meetings required by Head Swim Coach
- Able to communicate & available to parents for any questions or concerns that may arise
- Encourage team members to clean up equipment after practice to keep pool area clean and tidy
- Reports to Aquatics Program Director and Head Swim Team Coach
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Standing for long periods of time
- Ability to hear, see, speak
- Noise level- High
- Exposure to indoor/outdoor elements
- Must be able to remain alert
- Adequate ability to hear noises and distinguish distress signals
- Ability to continuously scan all areas of the pool with clear vision
- Ability to communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situations
- Must be able to remain in water for long periods of time
- Lift at least 25 pounds

Qualifications
- Minimum 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 required
- Comfortable working with a large group of children from the pool deck and demonstrating from in and outside the pool
- Attend 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 certification
- USA Coaching credentials may be required if the coach wishes to pursue being USA Swimming Certified
The 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.