Swim Coach II

Overview

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Base pay range

$20.00/hr - $25.00/hr

To proceed with your application for this position, please complete the Predictive Index Behavioral Assessment linked below. Ensure you finish the assessment for your application to be reviewed.

• Provide leadership, instruction, and motivation for swim team participants; attend swim meets and team functions; promote the swim team program within association guidelines; maintain a safe environment.
• Lead assigned age group structured practices during assigned times as allocated by the Director of Competitive Coaching.
• Track daily attendance as outlined by the Director of Competitive Aquatics.
• Maintain open communication with parents and promote an environment focused on swimmer development and fostering relationships within YMCA philosophy, rules, guidelines, and policies.
• Attend invitationals and swim meets as assigned by the Director of Competitive Swimming.
• Assist in swimming team social events and fundraising when assigned.
• Conduct warm-up sessions for competitive events and maintain a safe environment for swim team participants.
• Attend staff meetings and training courses as scheduled.
• Follows all YMCA policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and best practices, including emergency and safety procedures; completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Maintain an orderly environment and secure team equipment at the end of practices/meets; report damaged equipment.
• Adhere to all YMCA of Montclair policies and support the association’s philanthropy efforts.
• The position is safety sensitive and may be subjected to random drug testing as scheduled.
• Assist in all assigned areas and complete projects and assignments as directed by supervisor.
• Attend Abuse Risk Management training and adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising members and participants.
• Follow screening requirements and use screening instruments to screen for abuse risk; provide supervision and training related to abuse risk.
• Provide employees and volunteers with feedback regarding boundaries with consumers and ensure adherence to abuse risk policies and procedures.
• Respond to policy and procedure violations using the YMCA’s disciplinary procedures and follow mandated reporting requirements.
• Communicate the Y’s commitment to protecting members from abuse to all employees and volunteers.

• Minimum age of 21.
• 4 or more years’ experience as a competitive swim team coach.
• Demonstrated proficiency of swim skills in accordance with YMCA standards; strong foundation in stroke mechanics and effective communication with swimmers and parents.
• Current Basic Life Support (CPR), AED & Basic First Aid certification with annual recertification.
• Current YMCA or ARC Lifeguarding and ARC Safety Training for Swim Coaches online certification, or STSC in-person if no Lifeguard certification is held.
• Must secure and maintain certifications as outlined by USA Swimming or YUSA requirements for deck passes (national coaching certifications, safety certifications, leadership training as required).
• Position requires working most weekends.

• Ability to instruct, observe, and demonstrate proper stroke and competitive swimming techniques.
• Ability to lift and pull equipment up to 50 pounds; ability to lift a small to average-sized child; ability to stand for long periods.
• Must be in good physical condition to coach swimming.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors, in varied conditions, and to concentrate in a loud environment.

• YMCA Membership:
  Access to YMCA facilities at no cost.
• 25% Discount on YMCA Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus:
  Rewards for referring qualified candidates.
• Employee Discounts:
  Access to exclusive discounts on various products and services.
• PTO:
  Eligibility after 90 days of employment.

HOURLY PAY RATE: $20.00-$25.00

This position requires less than 15 hours per week. Specific days and times will be determined based on availability and departmental needs.