Hybrid Assistant Swim Team Coach en Old Colony YMCA

Under the supervision of the Head Swim Team Coach, the Swim Team Coach is responsible to ensure all participants are provided with activities which promote the social, cultural, educational, physical and leadership potential of the child.  The Swim Team Coach will uphold the employee code of conduct and will ensure that all areas of the job responsibilities reflect the mission of the Old Colony Y and the regulating agency.  The Swim Team Coach will display and encourage the character traits of caring, responsibility, honesty and respect in the fulfillment of all job duties.

JOB FUNCTION

1. Program/Department Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for daily practice sessions up to and including the structure and documentation of daily practice sessions.
• Provide periodic advisory meetings with parents.
• Attend assigned meets as agreed upon with the Association Head Swim Team Coach.
• Support the coordination of team record keeping.
• Promote awareness of program to community.

1. Fiscal Responsibilities

• None

1. Supervision of Personnel

• None

1. Facility/Housekeeping Responsibilities

• Responsible for safety of all Swim Team children in pool areas and locker room during scheduled facility hours.
• Report to work station at least 15 minutes prior to the start of all meets and practice sessions.
• Responsible for set up and take down of swim team equipment.
• Ensure that all swimmers have exited facility before leaving facility
• Leave facility properly secured ensuring that all equipment has been put away, pools are covered, if applicable, and all doors are locked.

1. Interdivisional/Community/Committee/Volunteer Responsibility

• Works with Association Head Swim Team Coach and Financial Development on fundraising events

YMCA LEADERSHIP 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 fundraising. 

• 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 judgments, 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 immediately.  Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

• 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 and skills in technology.

EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE:

• CPR/AED certifications
• YMCA Lifeguard required
• Competitive swimming and coaching experience preferred
• Knowledge of stroke development, swimming techniques, and good interpersonal skills
• Strong swimmer who can demonstrate and model swim strokes and techniques
• Must acquire Y of the USA Competitive Swimming and Diving within 3 months
• BA in related field helpful

CLOSING STATEMENT:

To ensure the overall operations of the Old Colony Y and support teamwork, I will accept additional responsibilities as assigned.  In addition, I understand that my hours of employment are subject to change to meet the business needs of the Old Colony Y.  I understand that in this position, hours are worked during weekday afternoons/evenings and weekend days.