What are the responsibilities and job description for the Swim Coach position at YMCA of Greenville?
The YMCA of Greenville is a dynamic and rapidly growing association that seeks to strengthen the community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
The Swim Coach provides a superior experience to members and program participants by leading swim league program in a safe and effective manner. Respond to member and guest needs, provides customer service and maintains a safe aquatics environment.
Not only will you be part of amazing mission driven work, but we also offer the following benefits for our Part-time Staff
We are welcoming we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.
We are genuine we value you and embrace your individuality.
We are hopeful we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.
We are nurturing we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.
We are determined above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
The Swim Coach provides a superior experience to members and program participants by leading swim league program in a safe and effective manner. Respond to member and guest needs, provides customer service and maintains a safe aquatics environment.
Not only will you be part of amazing mission driven work, but we also offer the following benefits for our Part-time Staff
- Work Today, Get Paid Today!!! Instant access to your earned wages before payday.
- Free individual Y membership, with 75% discount on upgraded memberships.
- 50% Discount on Programs, including Childcare, sports, and aquatics.
- 20% Discount on Personal Training.
- 12% Retirement Contribution once fully vested.
- 403b Retirement Savings Plan.
We are welcoming we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.
We are genuine we value you and embrace your individuality.
We are hopeful we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.
We are nurturing we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.
We are determined above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
- Prepared to lead swim practice. Greets and welcomes participants each day. All equipment and instructional methods are appropriate.
- Promotes all swim league practices and meets and actively recruits individuals to join the team appropriate for their ability level.
- Provide timely and accurate feedback to participants (or parents) about their progress and skills they need to work on.
- Keeps program fresh by incorporating new skills and drills to keep participants learning and growing in their skills.
- Works with the Aquatics Director to ensure program goals are being met and to further develop the program overall.
- Wears required uniform to convey a professional appearance.
- Provides excellent service to members, guests and program participants.
- Maintains a clean, safe, fully stocked and well organized work area.
- Keeps supervisor informed of any equipment needs or concerns.
- Handles and resolves concerns and informs supervisor of unusual situations or unresolved issues.
- Provides accurate, appropriate and immediate responses to all requests by members/guests.
- Leaves the area in a clean and orderly condition by ensuring all equipment is returned to its appropriate area.
- Maintains required instructional certifications.
- Works without constant direct supervision.
- Attends mandatory meetings and in-services.
- Reports to work on time.
- Wears appropriate staff uniform.
- Participates in Open Doors campaign.
- Exemplifies YMCA character values.
- Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers
- Attend/complete required abuse risk management training
- Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers
- Follow mandated reporting requirements
- Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities
- Current USA Swimming Coaching Certification-level one.
- Current BLS, First Aid, AED, & O2 Certification (American Red Cross or equivalent).
- Must have Safety Training (ARC) within 90 days of start date.
- At least one year of related experience.
- Lifeguard Certification.
- YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor or equivalent.
- Able to teach and communicate aquatics skills to participants.
- Able to communicate and enforce policies and procedures to members, program participants and guests.
- Able to react quickly and properly in emergency situations.
- Must have enthusiasm and possess excellent customer service skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Must complete New Staff Orientation, Blood Bourne Pathogen, and Child Abuse training within first 30-days of employment.