YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago
Swim Team Assistant Coach
YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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Swim Team Coach , you will be responsible for promoting and developing the YMCA swim team by facilitating the growth and improvement of swim team participants and creating a positive experience for participants and their families. This includes coordinating with the Head Coach to develop and implement practices, engaging participants and families to meet their needs, preparing for meets and other special events and ensuring the safety of participants.
Salary range starts at $16.34 per hour with opportunities to grow within the organization
What You’ll Do
Coaching/Participant Experience
Coaches, trains and mentor swimmers to foster development, maximize swimming performance, and teach appropriate swimming techniques. Leads swim team practices developed by Head Coach and assists Head Coach with design of training programs. Engages swimmers and parents to cultivate collaborative relationships. Modifies and customizes workouts to match swimmer skill levels. Provides feedback to swimmers and parents to facilitate improvement, refine abilities and prevent injury. Captures and records swimming times to track progress and determine meet eligibility
Meet Preparation and Execution
Stays abreast of meet rules and guidelines to ensure compliance with standards Assists with the submission of meet entries Assists with the coordination of suits and uniforms Supervises swim team members at meets and other team functions Cooperates with swim team volunteers, officials, scorekeepers and timers
Safety
Ensures the physical and emotional health and safety of swimmers by being safety conscious, following all established YMCA standards and critically evaluating situations for potential risks. Ensures compliance with established rules and regulations to ensure safety. Monitors swimmers and the pool and provides corrective coaching and intervention as necessary.
Continued Education & Training
Actively participates in obtaining further water safety certifications. Attends all in-service trainings and staff meetings as scheduled by supervisor or center leadership team. Maintains job-related certifications and documents completion of certifications in the Human Resources Information System
How You’ll Do It
Must be at least 16 years of age. USA Swimming certified Must have a high school diploma or equivalent with prior experience with competitive swimming experience. Must be proficient in swimming and safety skills. Must have ability to motivate and educate participants. Must be mentally capable to handle dangerous situations in order to assure the safety of all swimmers. Strong computer skills required.
Child Abuse Prevention
-Supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by:
Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor Completing all child abuse prevention training as required
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Swim Team Coach
role at
YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago 2 months ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Swim Team Coach
role at
YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Dive into Leadership: Coach the YMCA Swim Team - Irving Park YMCA is now hiring a Swim Team Coach !
As a
Swim Team Coach , you will be responsible for promoting and developing the YMCA swim team by facilitating the growth and improvement of swim team participants and creating a positive experience for participants and their families. This includes coordinating with the Head Coach to develop and implement practices, engaging participants and families to meet their needs, preparing for meets and other special events and ensuring the safety of participants.
Salary range starts at $16.34 per hour with opportunities to grow within the organization
What You’ll Do
Coaching/Participant Experience
Coaches, trains and mentor swimmers to foster development, maximize swimming performance, and teach appropriate swimming techniques. Leads swim team practices developed by Head Coach and assists Head Coach with design of training programs. Engages swimmers and parents to cultivate collaborative relationships. Modifies and customizes workouts to match swimmer skill levels. Provides feedback to swimmers and parents to facilitate improvement, refine abilities and prevent injury. Captures and records swimming times to track progress and determine meet eligibility
Meet Preparation and Execution
Stays abreast of meet rules and guidelines to ensure compliance with standards Assists with the submission of meet entries Assists with the coordination of suits and uniforms Supervises swim team members at meets and other team functions Cooperates with swim team volunteers, officials, scorekeepers and timers
Safety
Ensures the physical and emotional health and safety of swimmers by being safety conscious, following all established YMCA standards and critically evaluating situations for potential risks. Ensures compliance with established rules and regulations to ensure safety. Monitors swimmers and the pool and provides corrective coaching and intervention as necessary.
Continued Education & Training
Actively participates in obtaining further water safety certifications. Attends all in-service trainings and staff meetings as scheduled by supervisor or center leadership team. Maintains job-related certifications and documents completion of certifications in the Human Resources Information System
How You’ll Do It
Must be at least 16 years of age. USA Swimming certified Must have a high school diploma or equivalent with prior experience with competitive swimming experience. Must be proficient in swimming and safety skills. Must have ability to motivate and educate participants. Must be mentally capable to handle dangerous situations in order to assure the safety of all swimmers. Strong computer skills required.
Child Abuse Prevention
-Supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by:
Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor Completing all child abuse prevention training as required
Seniority level
Seniority level Entry level Employment type
Employment type Part-time Job function
Job function Other Industries Non-profit Organizations Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Swim Coach” roles.
Swimming Coach (Private) in Chicago, Illinois | TeachMe.To
Swim Instructor / Aquatics Teacher (Year round - Nonseasonal)
Aquatics Group Fitness Instructor - Wellness Center (Per Diem/Flexible Schedule)
Downers Grove, IL $16.00-$18.00 3 weeks ago Arlington Heights Park District, IL $15.00-$16.75 5 months ago Front Desk Assistant/Junior Swim Instructor
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