POSITION SUMMARY: As the nation’s leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y offers more than just a job. We offer you a career with a future and the chance to make a lasting difference in your community. As a key member of the Aquatics team, an Assistant Swim Team Coach teaches both youth and their parents pool safety and swimming techniques and is responsible for proactive communication and maintaining a safe pool atmosphere while preventing accidents.  The main purpose of this position is to provide a positive role model for members and to create a character-developing atmosphere.  

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Uphold the Mission of the YMCA


• Plan practice workouts prior to start of practice. Arrive 15 minutes prior to practices


• Maintain all required certifications and attend all staff meetings required by Head Swim Coach


• Able to communicate & available to parents for any questions or concerns that may arise 


• Encourage team members to clean up equipment after practice to keep pool area clean and tidy


• Reports to Aquatics Program Director and Head Swim Team Coach

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Standing for long periods of time


• Ability to hear, see, speak


• Noise level- High


• Exposure to indoor/outdoor elements 


• Must be able to remain alert


• Adequate ability to hear noises and distinguish distress signals


• Ability to continuously scan all areas of the pool with clear vision


• Ability to communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situations


• Must be able to remain in water for long periods of time


• Lift at least 25 pounds