Assistant Swim Team Coach

POSITION SUMMARY: As the nation’s leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y offers more than just a job. We offer you a career with a future and the chance to make a lasting difference in your community. As a key member of the Aquatics team, an Assistant Swim Team Coach teaches both youth and their parents pool safety and swimming techniques and is responsible for proactive communication and maintaining a safe pool atmosphere while preventing accidents.  The main purpose of this position is to provide a positive role model for members and to create a character-developing atmosphere.  

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Uphold the Mission of the YMCA
• Plan practice workouts prior to start of practice. Arrive 15 minutes prior to practices
• Maintain all required certifications and attend all staff meetings required by Head Swim Coach
• Able to communicate & available to parents for any questions or concerns that may arise 
• Encourage team members to clean up equipment after practice to keep pool area clean and tidy
• Reports to Aquatics Program Director and Head Swim Team Coach

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Standing for long periods of time
• Ability to hear, see, speak
• Noise level- High
• Exposure to indoor/outdoor elements 
• Must be able to remain alert
• Adequate ability to hear noises and distinguish distress signals
• Ability to continuously scan all areas of the pool with clear vision
• Ability to communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situations
• Must be able to remain in water for long periods of time
• Lift at least 25 pounds

• Minimum age of 18.
• Team player with personal commitment to YMCA Mission, Philosophy & Character Development Values.
• People centered; service oriented.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Previous competitive swimming experience required
• Comfortable working with a large group of children from the pool deck and demonstrating from in and outside the pool
• Attend all swim meets and coordinate parent volunteers as needed throughout the season.
• Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certification. (YMCA can provide certification or crossover course)
• Additional certifications to be obtained: Safety Training for Swim Coach’s, YMCA Principles and Safe Sport certification
• USA Coaching credentials may be required if the coach wishes to pursue being USA Swimming Certified

The YMCA of Greater Louisville is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, age, or disability status.