What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adult Competitive Swim Instructor - Botetourt YMCA position at YMCA of Virginia's Blue Ridge?
The head masters coach will communicate effectively and provide leadership in instructional areas of competitive aquatic programs according to the YMCA aquatic policy while maintaining a safe environment. The assistant swim team/masters coach will follow the YMCA philosophy of developing a healthy spirit, mind, and body for his/her self and others while upholding and supporting the mission and four core values of the YMCA.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION
- Be able to teach the four basic strokes of competitive swimming to participants.
- Write workouts for specific group of participants in practice group.
- Have assigned lanes reserved and marked a minimum of 15min prior to each practice.
- Attend swim meets when available (if applicable for masters).
- Check email regularly and respond to requests promptly.
- Begin and end each practice on time.
- Provide a safe and effective practice
- Be open and receptive to feedback from parents and Aquatics Directors.
- Conduct swim tests or skills assessments and provide individualized instruction to each swimmer based on their current skill level and/or goals.
- Maintain current certifications to include CPR/AED, First Aid, and any other deemed mandatory.
- Take daily attendance of all swimmers.
- Help each swimmer to improve their technique/endurance/speed, build relationships with all swimmers, encourage sportsmanship, and ensure all swimmers are following the pool rules and core values.
- Follow pool/facility EAP in the event of an emergency.
- Fill out an incident reports and other legal documents as required by the state and federal law.
Customer Service
- Wear a YMCA coach uniform while on duty.
- Arrive on time to perform assigned duties.
- Be courteous and give sincere attention to participant and parents.
- Promote YMCA swimming and other programs.
- Promote the character development values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Organization and Implementation
- Develop lesson plans for each of the classes assigned.
- Adhere to all pool rules and policies.
- Attend all scheduled staff meetings and training events.
- Know and be ready to implement emergency procedures.
- Create, organize and, implement marketing strategies to grow swim team and/or masters.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Stand for extended period of time in a warm environment.
- Communicate verbally including projecting voice across distances.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Experience with team unify preferred.
- Experience with swim team management preferred.
- Hourly rate is based on experience and skills brought to the position.