Assistant Swim Team Coach

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life through our culture. At the YMCA of South Hampton Roads, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.

We are welcoming: we are open to all and create spaces where people can belong and become.

We are genuine: we value people and embrace individuality.

We are hopeful: we believe in the potential of people to grow, lead and become catalysts for change.

We are nurturing: we support individuals throughout their journey to reach their full potential.

We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with our people.

Our culture is not a People & Culture initiative; it is how we lead, serve, develop talent, make decisions and deliver on the YMCA's mission.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide support for Swim Team leadership, instruction and motivation for swim team participants, attend all local swim meets / team functions, promote the swim team program within association guidelines, and maintain a safe environment. Helps develop, organize, and implement high quality programs. Understands and employs a philosophy that the team purpose is to develop swimmers skills, teach good sportsmanship, and demonstrate a high level of integrity in a caring and nurturing environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Deliver thorough, age-appropriate workouts focusing on technique, endurance, stroke development, drills and within the YMCA guidelines or as directed by the Aquatic Director or Head Swim Team Coach.
• Work with the Aquatic Director or Head Swim Team Coach to learn to develop age-appropriate practices.
• Lead structured practices during assigned times as outlined by the Aquatic Director or Head Swim Team Coach
• Record all work-outs and track daily attendance as outlined by the Aquatic Director or Head Swim Team Coach and in compliance with best practices as outlined in YMCA and national certifications.
• Maintain open communication with parents and promote an environment that focuses on the development of the swimmer and cultivates relationships that create a collaborative swim team environment within YMCA philosophy, rules, guidelines, and policies
• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment for swim team participants
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with swimmers and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules and as appropriate refers students and parents to other programs.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, best practices, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Assists in all areas as assigned and completes assignments as directed by the supervisor.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Inclusion
• Critical Thinking & Decision Making
• Emotional Maturity