Lead Swim Team Coach

1. Swimming2. Lead Swim Team Coach### Description**Lead Swim Team Coach**Xenia YMCAXenia, OH**Part-Time/Non-Exempt****$13.00-$15.60/Hourly****Position Summary:**Responsible for providing quality instructional training / coaching to program participants. Persons in this position must closely adhere to the YMCA of the USA guidelines for competitive coaching and swimming.At the YMCA, **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.**Essential Functions:*** Act as the lead coach for a specific senior group (13&up), age group (12&under), or other practice group deemed by the Director or Swim Team Coordinator. This includes but is not limited to design and implement a training plan, supervise swimmers and practices and all on deck activities.* Approves meet entries for practice group by registration deadlines.* Enforces team policies such as attendance, behavior, etc.* Assist Swim Team Director with daily practices and swim meets for “Senior” and “Lower” groups on a regular basis.* Keep control of behavior of swimmers at all times, and if necessary, communication behavioral issue to parents/guardians.* Adhere and be on time to all scheduled practices* Ensures safety by communicating and enforcing any pool rules, policies, and guidelines at participants’ comprehension level.* Keep accurate records on each swimmer evaluating him/her at the beginning and end of the session.* Communicate effectively to both children and their parents/ guardians.* Maintain a professional attitude and appearance.* Must be able to meet the physical and emotional demands of the job including being able to get into the water for training and instruction.* Maintain a clean and safe environment. Removing any hazardous obstacles and reporting unsafe conditions or equipment to your supervisor.* Provide an emotionally secure environment for participants.* Have the aptitude and attitude for coaching all ages and levels of swimming ability.* Give excellent coaching instructions.* Promote aquatics and other YMCA programs.* Communicate to direct supervisor any concerns, needed repairs, or incidents that may need follow-up.* Communicate any suggestions to improve the aquatics facility.**Qualifications:*** High school diploma or GED required.* Must be at least 18 years of age.* 2 – 4 years swim coach experience preferred.* Certification requirements include CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and a current Lifeguard certification is recommended but not required.* Must obtain YMCA Swim Coach Certification and USA Swimming Coach Certification as needed and renew annually.* American Swim Coached Association Levels 1 – 3 preferred* Must possess quality knowledge of competitive swimming organizations, strokes, starts, turns, and other related skills. Experience with Team Unify software platform preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr