Assistant Swim Team Coach - Little Piranhas

1. Swimming2. Assistant Swim Team Coach - Little Piranhas### Description**Assistant Swim Team Coach**Preble County YMCAEaton, OH**Part-Time/Non-Exempt****$12.15-$17.00/Hourly**This Assistant Coach will be responsible for our Little Pirhana's (The swimmers that need in the water fundamentals at least 1 time a week.)Coach will be expected to get in the water 1-2 days a week and maybe asked to attend some swim meets later in the season on occasion.**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:*** Assist the Swim Team Director with assigned duties relating design and implement a training plan, supervise swimmers and practices, preparing meet entries, and all on deck activities.* Assist Swim Team Director with daily practices and swim meets for other groups on a regular basis.* Assist the Swim Team Director with assigned administrative duties relating to meet and practice schedules, travel, accommodation, planning and other areas as assigned.* 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.* 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:*** Must be at least 18 years of age.* High school diploma or GED required.* Certification requirements include CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and a current Lifeguard certification is recommended but not required.* Twelve months or more of related experience required.* 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