Competitive Swimming Director -Soundview Branford

The Competitive Swimming Director is responsible for the leadership and management of the swim team in accordance with the rules and regulations set by the YMCA of the USA, USA Swimming, and the Central Connecticut Coast YMCA. The Competitive Swimming Director is expected to form positive relationships, mentor as appropriate and effectively communicate with coaching staff, swim team members, swim team parents, and the YMCA community.

Essential Functions: 

• Demonstrates and models the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
• Leads, develops, and oversees the competitive swim program in a manner consistent with YMCA core values.
• Recruits, trains, supervises, and evaluates program staff, maintains a high-quality professional staff.
• Manages program in accordance with YMCA guidelines, including arranging tryouts, preparing training plans, swim meet and team administration, and volunteer recruitment and training.
• Develops annual swim team budget and marketing plan in coordination with Executive Director.
•  Maintains accurate swimmer skill and time records, responsible for recognition and certifications.
• Schedules swim meets and team building events and coordinates logistics with parent committee.
• Supervises swim meet activities including warm-ups and events; follows all aquatic procedures and guidelines including those pertaining to health and safety, rosters, forms, meet achievements, reports, and staff expectations.
• Coordinates team practice schedules with the Aquatics Director that will not conflict with member programs.
• Provides opportunities to develop new team members through clinics
• Maintains physical presence at all times with swim team and staff and remains aware of pool surroundings and participants in the pool.
• Develops positive relationships with participants and staff providing motivational support and guidance; maintains consistent scheduled office hours.
• Assists with community events such as Healthy Kids Day, Open Houses, and Annual Campaign.
• Shares responsibility for the success of the overall Branch performance and helps maintain a positive image for the YMCA.
• Knows, follows, and enforces all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures, and those for the prevention of child abuse.
• Attends and participates in program activities, staff meetings, and staff trainings.
• Participates in workshops, trainings, and seminars that will enhance professional growth.
• Performs other job-related duties as may be periodically assigned.