Asst. Swim Coach-Greystone Branch

The YMCA focus is to strengthen communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the supervision of the Aquatics Director and/or Head Swim Coach, and in accordance with the mission and policies of the YMCA, will contribute to the overall goals of the YMCA of Greater Birmingham. Provides a quality experience to members and guests focused on YMCA core values: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Provides competitive swimming instructions to swim team members in various age groups. Organizes and conducts team workouts.

Essential Functions:

• Assist the Head Coach to develop and maintain a competitive youth swim program.

• Direct and supervise swimmers.

• Direct swim instruction that is tailored to the needs and abilities of individual swimmers.

• Direct, instruct, model proper routines as they relate to work out and warm-up procedures; shallow water entries and racing starts; etc.

• Provide direct supervision of swimmers at all times.

• Effectively communicate and educate swimmers of risk factors in the sport.

• Ensure fair practice and swim-meet experiences that relate to each athlete’s ability and experience.

• Maintain safety around the pool deck at all times.

• Remain alert and aware of potential hazards in and around practice and swim meet areas.

• Present a professional appearance through your appropriate uniform, personal grooming, and attitude (positive and helpful).

• Assist the Aquatics Director in implementing a comprehensive aquatics program that combines instruction/fitness/competitive segments of aquatics.

• Agree to promote all YMCA aquatics programs.

• Recruit swimmers for constant and continued team growth.

• Perform any duties as assigned by the Head Swim Coach and/or Aquatics Director.

Team Responsibilities:

• Maintain the self-esteem of your swimmers.

• Provide the Head Coach with constructive input regarding customer feedback, suggestions for improved procedures, or other ideas/comments.

• Be punctual for scheduled practices and swim meets.

• Attend appointments and meetings as requested by the Head Coach and provide adequate notification to the Head Coach if late or absent.

• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

• Work in a constant state of alertness.

• Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors, co-workers, members, non-members, etc.

Qualifications

Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

• Community: Makes member and community needs priority and does everything in his/her power to engage and partner with members and community to exceed expectations.
• Volunteerism: Advances the legacy of volunteer engagement and leadership.
• Philanthropy: Values and supports the many facets of philanthropy as an essential component on achieving the Ys mission.
• Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, including and cultural competence.
• Relationships: Builds authentic relationships in the service of enhancing individual and team performance to support the Ys work.
• Influence: Employs influence strategies that engage, inspire, and build commitment to position and achieve the overall Y goals.
• Communication: Listens and expresses ideas effectively and in a manner that reflects a true understanding of the needs of the audience.
• Functional Expertise: Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
• Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to Quality Results: Demonstrates and fosters a strong commitment to achieving goals in a manner that provides quality experiences
• Developing Others: Recognizes and acts on the need to continually develop others capabilities to attain the highest level of performance possible.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum 19 years of age.
• Minimum one year teaching experience.
• Coaching Certification: YMCA Principles of Competitive Swimming & Diving and/or USA Swimming Certification.
• Familiar with the philosophy and regulations of YMCA swimming and USA Swimming.
• Must be able to relate and work with diverse groups of people in a friendly and consistent manner.
• Current American Red Cross or YMCA Lifeguard Certification.
• Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness.
• Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
• Attend in-service twice monthly during May - August and once monthly during September - April.
• Successful completion of background screening.
• Acquire and maintain the following certifications via prior to start date YMCA, American Red Cross, American Heart Association and American Health and Safety Institute (ASHI):
• First Aid/CPR /AED for the Professional Rescuer (valid 2 years unless otherwise noted)
• Oxygen/EpiPen Certified (valid 2 years unless otherwise noted)
• Requisite Redwoods Online Training Modules (completed prior to start date and repeated annually).

Physical Demands:

• 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.
• Meet strength and lifting requirements.
• See and observe all sections of an assigned zone or area of responsibility.
• Ability to be physically active to include, but not limited to lifting, bending, squatting, reaching, walking indoors/outdoors.