Hybrid Assistant Swim Team Coach chez Greater Peoria Family YMCA

Provide motivation, instruction and a safe environment to all participants of the competitive team. Provide direct leadership to the team and attend all practices, meets and functions throughout the team session. Maintain safe swimming conditions and maintain constant communication with the Aquatics Director.

The coaching staff is responsible for the administration of the practice plan, attending and organizing meets and effectively communicating with team parents, participants and volunteers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS – Team Coach:

1. Help plan and create meet line ups for dual and championship meets

2. Communicate with the team parent committee on a routine basis

3. Plan and lead team practices and meets, communicate with team staff to ensure practices and meets are organized.

4. Answer and return phone calls in regards to questions about the team and the general program

5. Supervise and instruct team members at all practices and meets

6. Ensure that all participants adhere to safety practices

7. Regularly inspect equipment for safety and use.

8. Provide administrative oversight including participation records, announcements of events, communication with other teams, etc.

9. Host, plan and organize competitive meets as directed.

10. Actively pursue training, learning opportunities and certifications as they relate to responsibilities

11. Work with team Head Coach.

12. Other duties as assigned

YMCA COMPETENCIES:

Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with
a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.

Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships
to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. At least 18 years old.

2. Good organizational skills.

3. Experience in competitive sport being hired to assist coach

4. Ability to work unsupervised

5. Ability to work as part of a team

6. Minimum 1 year experience as a coach in the designated sport is required for the assistant coach.

7. Understanding of YMCA standards for the program.

8. Completion of YMCA Child Abuse Prevention and Sexual Harassment Trainings upon hire and annually thereafter.

9. Maintain First Aid, CPR Certifications

10. Swim Team Coaches & assistants must hold and maintain Lifeguarding Certification.

11. Swim Team Coaches & assistants must complete YMCA principles of Competitive Swimming.

12. Swim Team Coaches & assistants must complete Red Cross Safety for Swim Coaches within the first 30 days of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds associated with demonstrating and moving training equipment.

2. Ability to adequately provide instruction and supervision for the designated program.

3. Above average sport specific skills.

4. Neat and clean appearance.