YMCA OF THE TRIANGLE AREA
Site Coordinator-Alexander Family YMCA
YMCA OF THE TRIANGLE AREA, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27607
Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Swim Team's Age Group Director, the Swim Team Coordinator is responsible for the leadership and direction of the YMCA's Age Group Competitive Swimming program at the Oberline Program Center site as well as the Alexander Family YMCA site.
Other duties include maintaining safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck and surrounding areas. They create a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
They are responsible for managing the functions of the program in accordance with the stated mission, goals, and policies established by the administrative staff, governing committees, and Board of Directors of the YMCA.
Job Schedule (Days) Monday; Tuesday; Wednesday; Thursday; Friday; Saturday; Sunday
Job Schedule (hours) Afternoon/Early evenings
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provides vision, leadership, and management of the day-to-day operations of the successful, values-oriented YMCA of the Triangle competitive swimming program for our Oberlin Program Center YMCA site that includes multiple age group levels. This includes coaching and modeling leadership traits to part time staff that ensure a high quality swim program. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations. Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility. Leads implementation of open, clear, consistent and effective communication with athletes, parents, branch staff, volunteers and coaches. Abides by the YMCA of the USA Swimming and Diving, ASCA, and USA Swimming Code of Ethics. Serves as an ambassador to the community by actively promoting the YMCA aquatics and wellness programs. Maintains open communication with participants, parents, YOTA staff and all YMCA Aquatics staff members. Works with Senior Director of Competitive Swimming Team to establish annual program goals and work toward accomplishing these goals. Plan, prepare, and conduct team practices in accordance with program objectives, guidelines, and policies including attendance records, skill reviews and training plans. Prepare and submit all necessary information for swim meets and attend meets as assigned. Assists in Annual Campaign by recruiting volunteers and supporting team events in coordination with campaign efforts. Other duties and responsibilities assigned by supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma/GED required, Bachelor's Degree preferred, and 1-2 years of relevant coaching experience. Models a commitment to the YMCA Mission, Cause, values and leadership competency model. Strong ability to be an engaging presence leading staff and programs. Strong organizational and planning skills. Outstanding communication skills as well as the ability to determine and set priorities, manage staff members' work schedule and perform multiple tasks appropriately in a fast paced work environment. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community. Multi-lingual desired but not required. Preferred ASCA level 2 swimming coach certifications. Proven skills in human relations, public speaking, program management, and volunteer development. Maintain necessary certifications including CPR, First Aid, Coaches Safety Training and Lifeguard training.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities. Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility. Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness. Compliance with all COVID related PPE, cleaning, reporting and prevention expectations efforts. Further training and detail will be provided upon question and/or hire.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Swim Team's Age Group Director, the Swim Team Coordinator is responsible for the leadership and direction of the YMCA's Age Group Competitive Swimming program at the Oberline Program Center site as well as the Alexander Family YMCA site.
Other duties include maintaining safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck and surrounding areas. They create a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
They are responsible for managing the functions of the program in accordance with the stated mission, goals, and policies established by the administrative staff, governing committees, and Board of Directors of the YMCA.
Job Schedule (Days) Monday; Tuesday; Wednesday; Thursday; Friday; Saturday; Sunday
Job Schedule (hours) Afternoon/Early evenings
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provides vision, leadership, and management of the day-to-day operations of the successful, values-oriented YMCA of the Triangle competitive swimming program for our Oberlin Program Center YMCA site that includes multiple age group levels. This includes coaching and modeling leadership traits to part time staff that ensure a high quality swim program. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations. Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility. Leads implementation of open, clear, consistent and effective communication with athletes, parents, branch staff, volunteers and coaches. Abides by the YMCA of the USA Swimming and Diving, ASCA, and USA Swimming Code of Ethics. Serves as an ambassador to the community by actively promoting the YMCA aquatics and wellness programs. Maintains open communication with participants, parents, YOTA staff and all YMCA Aquatics staff members. Works with Senior Director of Competitive Swimming Team to establish annual program goals and work toward accomplishing these goals. Plan, prepare, and conduct team practices in accordance with program objectives, guidelines, and policies including attendance records, skill reviews and training plans. Prepare and submit all necessary information for swim meets and attend meets as assigned. Assists in Annual Campaign by recruiting volunteers and supporting team events in coordination with campaign efforts. Other duties and responsibilities assigned by supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma/GED required, Bachelor's Degree preferred, and 1-2 years of relevant coaching experience. Models a commitment to the YMCA Mission, Cause, values and leadership competency model. Strong ability to be an engaging presence leading staff and programs. Strong organizational and planning skills. Outstanding communication skills as well as the ability to determine and set priorities, manage staff members' work schedule and perform multiple tasks appropriately in a fast paced work environment. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community. Multi-lingual desired but not required. Preferred ASCA level 2 swimming coach certifications. Proven skills in human relations, public speaking, program management, and volunteer development. Maintain necessary certifications including CPR, First Aid, Coaches Safety Training and Lifeguard training.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities. Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility. Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness. Compliance with all COVID related PPE, cleaning, reporting and prevention expectations efforts. Further training and detail will be provided upon question and/or hire.