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Job Description: Assistant Swim Team Coach
Swim Team: C.M. Gatton Beaumont Family YMCA Barracudas
Position Summary
The Assistant Swim Team Coach provides direct leadership, technical instruction, and motivation for competitive swim team members. This role is responsible for ensuring practices run efficiently and on schedule while maintaining strict safety standards on the pool deck and in the water. The Assistant Coach serves as a positive role model, fostering youth development, sportsmanship, and a welcoming environment for all participants, members, and families.
Qualifications & Requirements
(Must possess current certifications or complete them within the first 30 days of employment)
YMCA Lifeguard Certification (or equivalent authorized lifeguard certification).
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- First Aid Certification
- Emergency Oxygen Administration Certification.
Experience & Skills
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Advanced swimming proficiency and a diverse background in competitive aquatic programming.
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Strong functional knowledge of competitive swim strokes, rules, and training mechanics.
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Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build positive public relations and communicate effectively with children, parents, and administrative staff.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Program Execution & Coaching
- Plan, organize, and implement daily swim practices, stroke techniques, and work routines.
- Teach and develop the swim team program in strict accordance with Y-USA Competitive Swimming guidelines and USA Swimming quality frameworks.
- Evaluate individual performance and provide constructive, real-time technique feedback to participants.
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Safety & Risk Management
- Prevent water and deck accidents through proactive, vigilant scanning and supervision
- Maintain active control and strict adherence to aquatic facility safety rules and regulations
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Professionalism & Accountability
- Deliver exceptional customer service by maintaining a welcoming demeanor and answering general YMCA questions.
- Work all scheduled times reliably, including required evening and weekend swim meet rotations. In the event of an unavoidable absence, independently secure a qualified, credentialed substitute approved by the supervisor.
- Attend all mandatory staff meetings, parent orientations, and in-service training sessions.
- Perform routine deck maintenance as needed, including picking up litter, managing equipment puddles, and keeping emergency egress walkways clear of obstructions.
Schedule & Availability Requirements
- Availability: Must be available to work Fridays and Sunday evenings.
- Commitment: Must work all scheduled times or independently secure a qualified substitute approved by a supervisor.