Utilize comprehensive knowledge of the rules and fundamentals of the sport of competitive swimming to provide instruction and coaching for various age groups in accordance with National YMCA guidelines and NCAA.
Communicate with Head Coach to discuss swimmers progress, areas to improve, and opportunities to compete.
Build relationships with swimmers and their families.
Ensure the health and safety of all individuals in the pool, i.e. caution regarding unsafe practices and conditions and perform rescue/first aid when necessary.
Report accidents and injuries and complete accident reports.
Demonstrate and teach Character Development values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. R
Observes and enforces all rules and regulations of the YMCA, including monitoring swimmers in the locker room, pool area, other YMCA training rooms (i.e. WellnessCenter) as well as off-site facilities.
Handle disciplinary actions in a timely, equitable, and effective manner, according to YMCA policy.

High School (GED) required Competitive Swimming and Coaching experience preferred. Experience teaching young children (strongly recommended)
Certifications / Training: First Aid and CPR Certificate YMCA Lifeguard Certification (highly recommended) Oxygen Administration Certificate

YMCA of Greater Providence Team Standards:

Know our mission and be able to tell our story.
The mission of the YMCA of Greater Providence is to build healthy spirit, mind and body for all, through programs, services and relationships that are based on our core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
Honor your colleagues by being on time, present and fully engaged at all times.
If you disagree, propose a solution.
Be accountable for results.
A commitment to valuing and acting as one YMCA as evidenced by referring to ourselves as employees of the YMCA of Greater Providence.
Display leadership that requires not only skill, but energy, passion, optimism and creativity.
Build open and honest communication. Face to face, or voice to voice, is the preferred method of communication with email for information sharing only.
Deliver exceptional service that is of high value. Build a positive staff team. Be friendly.