Adult Competitive Swim Instructor - Kirk Family YMCA

FUNCTION
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.