Swim Team Coach

SHIFT : Shift time and days would depend on group development level. Practice starts on different days at the earliest 4:30 pm and ends by 7 pm Monday-Friday and attend the swim meets which take place various weekends throughout the season.                              POSITION 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, a 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 RESPONSIBILITIES: 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