Masters Swim Coach

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Cultivates, oversees, and maintains a culture of safety.
2. Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures.
3. Must maintain USMS certified coach (or within 6 months of hire), American Cross Lifeguarding, Professional Rescuer CPR/AED, first aid, and emergency oxygen administration or similar certifications.
4. Develop and conduct team workouts for various levels of swimmers.
5. Works with team members on stroke development.
6. Develop positive relationships with team members.
7. Provides motivational support and guidance for participants.
8. Performs all other related duties as assigned.
9. Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills including communication skills with participants and facility staff.
10. Must be able to work early mornings (5:45 am weekdays).

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Critical Thinking & Decision Making
• Collaboration
• Developing Self & Others
• Ability to handle confrontational situations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Preferred experience coaching adult swimming
• Background in swimming and knowledge of competitive swimming

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.

• Physically perform all skills required of a coach.
• Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility.
• Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.
• Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques.

BENEFITS:

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Company participates in the Retirement Plans provided by YUSA including pension and deferred compensation
• Individual Membership (eligible for Family Membership after one year of employment)
• 10% off selected West Morris Area YMCA programs (after 90 days)