1 Head Swim Team Coach - Ward YMCA Job in Columbus, OH
YMCA of Central Ohio is Hiring a Head Swim Team Coach - Ward YMCA Near Columbus, OH
- Thinks, communicates and behaves as a cause-driven leader and role model for other staff and members when it comes to desired staff behaviors; promotes youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility in all job-related functions.
- Leads the swim team as a YMCA Program. This includes incorporating the values of equal participation, family involvement, working toward individual goals, keeping winning in perspective, teaching fair play and good sportsmanship, and working with the whole person - spirit, mind, and body.
- Leads by example while adhering to YMCA policies, and being a role model both on and off the pool deck.
- Assesses the abilities of each swimmer and provides them with appropriate instruction and competitive event assignments (minimum of one event per athlete for a scheduled meet).
- Provides instruction, coaching and feedback to all swimmers during practices and meets that reflects the belief statements of YMCA competitive swimming.
- Develops the practice workout regimens to be used for each skill level group; instructs swimmers in the workout directly or oversees the assistant coach(es) in their delivery.
- Builds effective, authentic relationships with swimmers and their parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
- Works with the aquatics director to develop practice and meet schedules in accordance with YMCA of Central Ohio Dive On In guidelines; considerations for schedules include balancing needs of the team program with the general membership of the Y.
- Conveys information about swim team programs and schedules to swimmers and parents.
- Maintains records as required (i.e. attendance, progress reports, meet results, team records, qualifying times, etc.
- Submits results of all swim meets (home and away) appropriate league representative.
- In coordination with the aquatics director, ensures that swimmers' individual accounts are being accurately credited/debited for payments/charges. Ensures that regular statements are provided to each swimmer.
- Coordinates with the aquatics director to secure necessary supplies needed to host home swim meets; this includes but is not limited to: timing devices and equipment, concessions to be sold that meet the YMCA nutritional guidelines, team line-up sheets, heat sheets for sale (invitational only).
- Remains current in knowledge of, and operates within YMCA swimming rules and regulations.
- Attends league meetings, staff meetings and trainings and special events as scheduled.
- Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
- Organizes and puts away equipment used in practices and meets. Reports damaged equipment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be at least 21 years of age; have a high school diploma; experience in swim team and coaching; knowledge of skill and stroke development.
- Certifications: American Red Cross CPR and First Aid for the Professional Rescuer, AED, O2 certification and any other current industry standard safety certification.
- Current YUSA coaches safety training or Lifeguard certifications; must have completed Principles of Competitive Swimming and Diving.
- Must be able to demonstrate swim team coach skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
Job Summary
Full Time
$61k-97k (estimate)
05/02/2024
05/20/2024
ymcacolumbus.org
COLUMBUS, OH
200 - 500
1855
$10M - $50M
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About YMCA of Central Ohio
We're an inclusive organization of men, women and children joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. We know that lasting personal and social change comes about when we all work together. Thats why, at the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. We have 13 facilities throughout Central Ohio: Delaware Community Center YMCA Do...n M & Margaret Hilliker YMCA Eldon & Elsie Ward Family YMCA Gahanna/John E. Bickley YMCA Grove City YMCA Hilliard/Ray Patch Family YMCA Hilltop YMCA Jerry L Garver YMCA Liberty TWP/Powell YMCA North YMCA Pickaway County Family YMCA Reynoldsburg Community Center YMCA Vaughn E. Hairstron SWCC YMCA Whitehall Community Park YMCA Additional program locations:YMCA Camp Willson and several child care spaces. In addition, we currently operate two low-income housing residences- 40 W.Long St and Franklin Station, as well as the Van Buren Center for the homeless.
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