Head Age Group Swim Coach
The position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, health living and social responsibility. Head Age Group Coach delivers the highest quality swim team by assisting the Head Coach and Associate Head Coach in planning and development of the Age Group program that follows the standards set forth by the YMCA of the USA.
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:
1. Provide a safe and supportive environment for all swim team participants.
2. Work directly with the Head Coach and Associate Head Coach to plan and program the Competitive Swim Team.
3. Assist in planning for seasonal as well as long term goals for the swim team as well as their specific practice groups.
4. Lead Coach for Yellow and Purple practice groups.
5. Manage all aspects of the YSSC Age Group Program. Including staffing, schedule, curriculum, and any meets offered to YSSC swimmers.
6. Directly supervise Head Developmental Coach and Age Group Coaching Staff.
7. Provide mentoring and professional development opportunities to the Age Group and Developmental Coaching Staff.
8. Provide parent/swimmer communication through phone, email, and website. Updates will be provided on a regular basis.
9. Assist in all aspects on meet management. Including entries, setup, and breakdown.
10. Provide support to all swim team staff members and volunteers.
11. Attend all staff meetings and training opportunities as requested.
12. Document daily attendance and training plans.
13. Roster and retention planning for all age group training groups.
14. Assist the Associate Head Coach with annual recruiting drive with local summer league teams. Including swimming clinics and meet visits.
15. Plan and provide opportunities for placement/tryout swims for new swimmers throughout the year.
16. Compile YSSC Meet Entries. Ensure entries are accurate; Submit to Meet Host, Create check requests and ensure prompt payment of fees to meet hosts
17. Develop and track swimmer recognition programs
18. Responsible for maintaining and updating YSSC Bulletin Board
19. Create and coordinate apparel orders and parent orders
20. Volunteer for appointments with SC Swimming, USA Swimming, YMCA Swimming, ASCA or other professional groups
21. Flexible and additional hours as needed.
22. Member of MOD rotation
23. Performs other duties as assigned & helps with Annual Campaign
YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader): Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising. Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively, Takes initiative to assist in developing others. Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgements, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediatesly. Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge andskills in technology.
QUALIFICATIONS: • A bachelor’s degree is required. Head Age Group Coach may work towards a degree while employed. • Must be willing to fulfill all swim team responsibilities to the best of the employee’s ability. • Must be able to take direction and use supervisor’s instruction to continually increase their knowledge and experience in competitive coaching. • Must accept, demonstrate, and teach the YMCA Character Development Value’s of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility throughout their assigned swim team group.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: CPR/AED First Aid Coaches Safety Training USADA Coach Advantage Principles of YMCA Coaching USA Swimming Background Check USA Swimming Athlete Protection Training USA Swimming Foundations of Coaching USA Swimming Concussion Protocol Training WORK
ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • 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. • Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques. • Ability to lift equipment, and to lift a small to average size child.