What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Swim Coach - Lampeter-Strasburg YMCA position at YMCA of the Roses?
The YMCA is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Summer Swim Coach to lead and support swimmers in a fun, safe, and team-oriented environment. This seasonal role focuses on skill development, teamwork, and fostering a positive experience for swimmers of all levels.
Employees enjoy FREE use of the facilities at all branches, including our outdoor pools, gym, and wellness center. Program discounts include FREE use of Child Watch up to 3 hours per day or Camp/School-Aged Child Care for your own children while you're working when available, and discounts on programs and lessons.
Position Summary
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Summer Swim Coach at the YMCA of the Roses creates a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting and maintaining the safety of all aquatic facility users in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
Our Culture
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. 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.
Essential Functions
Employees enjoy FREE use of the facilities at all branches, including our outdoor pools, gym, and wellness center. Program discounts include FREE use of Child Watch up to 3 hours per day or Camp/School-Aged Child Care for your own children while you're working when available, and discounts on programs and lessons.
Position Summary
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Summer Swim Coach at the YMCA of the Roses creates a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting and maintaining the safety of all aquatic facility users in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
Our Culture
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. 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.
Essential Functions
- Prepares and plans practices in accordance with the developmental and junior age group team standards for scheduled practices. Primary coach of Summer Swim Team
- Oversees 3-6 assistant coaches in the Summer Swim Team.
- Responsible for the planning and facilitation of dryland sessions for various
- Develops, promotes, and manages the competitive swimming program in a manner consistent with YMCA standards.
- Help to create new approaches to serve the needs of program
- Supervises the general facilities on-site (pool, pool deck, equipment storage, locker rooms) as well as off-site for upkeep, cleanliness and proper usage during and following program
- Maintains proper records/department
- Maintains constant supervision of swimmers, identifies swimmers who need assistance, and supports swimmers as necessary to ensure a positive learning environment.
- Attend team meets as directed by the Executive Director and Aquatic Director. Assist the team in setup procedure and clean up procedure during home meets at their YMCA facility.
- Attends team social functions, year-end banquets and assists with fundraising
- Adheres to program standards, including safety and cleanliness standards, and ensures consistency with evidence-based Relate to the individual swimmer on a personal basis at practice, meets and other venues. Relate to parents concerns through individual contact before or after practice.
- Follow National YMCA philosophy of "Everybody Swims" no matter the outcome of a
- Complete all other required duties requested by the Executive Director or Aquatic Director.
- Inclusion
- Critical Thinking & Decision Making
- Emotional Maturity
- Relationships
- Communication
- Developing Others
- Minimum age of 18
- No less than 2 years experience coaching similar Swim Teams
- Certifications: CPR/O2/AED/First Aid Certification, Lifeguarding and/or Coaches Safety
- Obtain a state police clearance, a child abuse clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance
- Obtain Mandated Reporter Clearance
- Complete all required trainings within 1 month of hire
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- Physically perform all skills required of a swim coach including but not limited to kneeling, reaching, pushing, balancing, crouching, standing, pulling, grasping, repetitive motions, stooping, walking, lifting, talking, hearing, digital dexterity, and driving a vehicle
- Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around coaching area
- Has good depth perception and field of vision
- Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness
- Be prepared to work in outside weather conditions during the season