Swim Team Director

Swim Team Director

South YMCA

Full-Time/Exempt

Position Summary:

Develops, organizes, and implements high quality instructional training/coaching to program participants in the Swim Team program.

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:

• Directs, supervises, and monitors swim team operations and program activities to meet YMCA objectives and adhere to state, local and YMCA of the USA guidelines for competitive coaching and swimming.
• Hire, train, and supervise swim team coaches.
• Monitor swim team coaches for readiness and necessary certifications.
• Hold regular planning meetings with coaches to ensure consistency of programming.
• Evaluate swim team coaches to ensure professionalism and correct coaching methods are being used.
• Schedule meets for all levels of competition.
• Develops, implements, and monitors annual budgets for the swim team program.
• Agree and enforce scheduled practice times.
• Develop a written training and instructional plan for each swimmer.
• Keep accurate records on each swimmer evaluating him/her at the beginning and end of the session.
• Communicate effectively to both children and their guardians regarding the swimmer’s progress and behaviors.
• 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.
• Assist in YMCA Branch Director on Duty responsibilities and rotation.

Qualifications:

• A 2-year college degree or applicable experience is required; Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent strongly preferred.
• Certification requirements include CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and must hold current YMCA Lifeguard certification (or hold a valid American Safety and Health (ASHI) Lifeguard certification and attend YMCA Crossover with 90 days of employment).
• Two years or more of coaching related experience preferred.
• Previous competitive swimming experience with knowledge of competitive stroke, starts and turns required.
• One year minimum of supervisory experience is strongly preferred.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license, insurable drivers record according to the YMCA’s insurance carriers, and have reliable transportation to travel for business meetings, training events, YMCA site visits, vendors and suppliers, etc.
• Computer skills needed, particularly with Microsoft Office and email applications, along with ability to learn the internal YMCA software.