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Assistant Swim Team Coach
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YMCA of Springfield .
Position Summary Plan and execute daily practices in accordance with the seasonal training plan. Aid swimmers in reaching their goals; communicate with parents, administration, and coaches in a positive manner. Develop a clear understanding of proper stroke technique and training and racing strategies through collaboration with the swimmers and coaching staff.
Our Culture Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
Customer Service Expectations
Display a friendly, helpful, and positive disposition.
Provide customer service that is thorough, timely, organized, and accurate.
Help ensure the Y is meeting member and participant needs by utilizing good listening skills, attentiveness, objectivity, and patience in all situations.
Place members and participants as the first and highest priority showing kindness and compassion at all times.
Demonstrates the Y core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility through all daily activities and responsibilities.
Essential Functions Overarching Goal: Through their planning, actions and daily work creates and fosters an environment to effectively create positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with parent/caregivers while promoting and supporting the potential of all youth in the program and facilitates peer‑to‑peer connections as part of their YMCA experience.
Instruct swimmers in accordance with the SPY Swim Team guidelines.
Builds effective, authentic relationships with athletes and parents, helping them connect with each other and the YMCA, leading to parent involvement and identification of potential volunteers.
Effectively engage, manage, and motivate younger athletes.
Maintains records as necessary: attendance, performance evaluation, etc.
Attend staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
Follows all Springfield YMCA policy and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes related reports as required.
Execute workouts both in and out of the water; organize and maintain training equipment on deck, reports needs to Head Coach.
Attend swim meets assigned. Submit appropriate reimbursement paperwork in a timely manner.
Maintain coach’s certifications through USA Swimming and YMCA Swimming.
Leadership Disciplines
Inclusion
Functional Expertise
Emotional Maturity
Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y’s work is community‑focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit.
Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community.
Listens and expresses self effectively and, in a way, that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause.
Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.
Executes superior technical skills for the role.
Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.
Safety & Compliance Child Abuse Policies & Prevention – The YMCA enforces its policies and practices to prevent child abuse. Allegations or suspicions of child abuse are taken very seriously and will be reported to the proper authorities for investigation. Abuse reporting procedures, unscheduled visits from supervisors, open‑door policy for parents, and code of conduct for staff are in place. Employees must report suspicions and comply with all policies or face discipline up to and including immediate termination.
Background Check – A background check, criminal, work, and reference checks, will be required of any employee at hire and may be repeated during the course of their employment. A barred report, negative report or discovery of false information will result in immediate termination.
Alert & Focused – Use of illegal drugs, alcohol, prescribed or over‑the‑counter medications and lack of sleep can impact a person’s ability to be alert and focused while on duty. Employees must avoid substance use and maintain safety and professionalism at all times. Violations may result in termination.
Qualifications
Previous experience on a competitive swim team is required.
Certifications: Safety Training for Swim Coaches, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen, Y Principles of Competitive Swimming and Diving. Obtain in first 60 days and keep current.
Complete all onboarding trainings within 1st 30 days.
Current USA Swimming Membership, YMCA Swimming Membership.
Ability to maintain certification.
Must demonstrate coaching abilities in accordance with Springfield YMCA standards.
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements
Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and act swiftly in an emergency.
Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate.
Instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques.
Some travel and overnight trips for swim meets.
Position requires bending, leaning, kneeling, walking, and swimming.
Exposure to communicable diseases and body fluids.
Ability to stand or sit while maintaining alertness for several hours at a time.
Sound in environment usually loud.
Exposure to chemically treated water, sun, heat, cooler temperatures with air quality reflective of the chemicals used.
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Part‑time
Job function: Other
Industries: Wellness and Fitness Services
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Assistant Swim Team Coach
role at
YMCA of Springfield .
Position Summary Plan and execute daily practices in accordance with the seasonal training plan. Aid swimmers in reaching their goals; communicate with parents, administration, and coaches in a positive manner. Develop a clear understanding of proper stroke technique and training and racing strategies through collaboration with the swimmers and coaching staff.
Our Culture Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
Customer Service Expectations
Display a friendly, helpful, and positive disposition.
Provide customer service that is thorough, timely, organized, and accurate.
Help ensure the Y is meeting member and participant needs by utilizing good listening skills, attentiveness, objectivity, and patience in all situations.
Place members and participants as the first and highest priority showing kindness and compassion at all times.
Demonstrates the Y core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility through all daily activities and responsibilities.
Essential Functions Overarching Goal: Through their planning, actions and daily work creates and fosters an environment to effectively create positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with parent/caregivers while promoting and supporting the potential of all youth in the program and facilitates peer‑to‑peer connections as part of their YMCA experience.
Instruct swimmers in accordance with the SPY Swim Team guidelines.
Builds effective, authentic relationships with athletes and parents, helping them connect with each other and the YMCA, leading to parent involvement and identification of potential volunteers.
Effectively engage, manage, and motivate younger athletes.
Maintains records as necessary: attendance, performance evaluation, etc.
Attend staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
Follows all Springfield YMCA policy and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes related reports as required.
Execute workouts both in and out of the water; organize and maintain training equipment on deck, reports needs to Head Coach.
Attend swim meets assigned. Submit appropriate reimbursement paperwork in a timely manner.
Maintain coach’s certifications through USA Swimming and YMCA Swimming.
Leadership Disciplines
Inclusion
Functional Expertise
Emotional Maturity
Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y’s work is community‑focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit.
Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community.
Listens and expresses self effectively and, in a way, that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause.
Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.
Executes superior technical skills for the role.
Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.
Safety & Compliance Child Abuse Policies & Prevention – The YMCA enforces its policies and practices to prevent child abuse. Allegations or suspicions of child abuse are taken very seriously and will be reported to the proper authorities for investigation. Abuse reporting procedures, unscheduled visits from supervisors, open‑door policy for parents, and code of conduct for staff are in place. Employees must report suspicions and comply with all policies or face discipline up to and including immediate termination.
Background Check – A background check, criminal, work, and reference checks, will be required of any employee at hire and may be repeated during the course of their employment. A barred report, negative report or discovery of false information will result in immediate termination.
Alert & Focused – Use of illegal drugs, alcohol, prescribed or over‑the‑counter medications and lack of sleep can impact a person’s ability to be alert and focused while on duty. Employees must avoid substance use and maintain safety and professionalism at all times. Violations may result in termination.
Qualifications
Previous experience on a competitive swim team is required.
Certifications: Safety Training for Swim Coaches, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen, Y Principles of Competitive Swimming and Diving. Obtain in first 60 days and keep current.
Complete all onboarding trainings within 1st 30 days.
Current USA Swimming Membership, YMCA Swimming Membership.
Ability to maintain certification.
Must demonstrate coaching abilities in accordance with Springfield YMCA standards.
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements
Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and act swiftly in an emergency.
Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate.
Instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques.
Some travel and overnight trips for swim meets.
Position requires bending, leaning, kneeling, walking, and swimming.
Exposure to communicable diseases and body fluids.
Ability to stand or sit while maintaining alertness for several hours at a time.
Sound in environment usually loud.
Exposure to chemically treated water, sun, heat, cooler temperatures with air quality reflective of the chemicals used.
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Part‑time
Job function: Other
Industries: Wellness and Fitness Services
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at YMCA of Springfield by 2x.
#J-18808-Ljbffr