An exciting opportunity to join the team of a progressive YMCA 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: http://gscymca.org
The Head Swim Coach is responsible for the day to day management of assigned age-group(s). The head coach is responsible for the overall planning and goal setting for this group while role modeling good sportsmanship and YMCA core values.
Requirements
Essential Functions
1. Coach and lead practices based on the needs of the age group and individual swimmers.
2. Guides athletes in their assigned age-group with short and long term goal setting.
3. Create swim meet entries for athletes in assigned group.
4. Attend all swim meets that age-group is participating in. If unable to attend, arrange appropriate coaching and communicate to all necessary parties.
5. Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Completes related reports as required.
6. Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area. Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the state Health Department code.
7. Attends all staff meetings
YMCA Competencies (Leader):
Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.
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:
1. Minimum age of 16.
2. Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen.
3. Current YMCA or ARC Lifeguard or equivalent (or willing to attain within 30 days of initial employment).
4. Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness.
5. Must demonstrate lifeguard skills 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.
· Physically perform all skills required of a lifeguard.
· Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility.
· Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.
· See and observe all sections of an assigned zone or area of responsibility.
Benefits of working part-time at GSCY include
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.
Greater Somerset County YMCA is a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose and each other. Guided by the Y's core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility, we work today to build a better tomorrow. For a better us.
Greater Somerset County YMCA employs more than 1,000 people and provides volunteer opportunities for more than 1,600 people through our branches, including: Bridgewater YMCA, Franklin Twp YMCA, Hillsborough YMCA, Plainfield YMCA, Somerset Hills YMCA, and Somerville YMCA.
Every day, our staff — of all ages with diverse backgrounds and life experiences — work to bridge the gap in community needs. Our full and part-time employees enjoy competitive benefits and are offered opportunities for professional development as well as a rewarding atmosphere. A free membership to the Y is included for all staff.
Serving more than 30,000 members, Greater Somerset County YMCA is so much more than a fitness center. At the Y, our goal is to improve overall health and well-being, ignite youth empowerment, inspire action, and demonstrate the importance of connections in and across the communities we serve. The Y empowers everyone—no matter who they are or where they’re from—by ensuring access to resources, relationships and opportunities for all to learn, grow and thrive.
Greater Somerset County YMCA is a drug free work environment. We are committed to non-discriminatory policies and all qualified applicants who share our values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility will be considered for employment.
