Assistant Swim Coach

The YMCA of Greenville is a dynamic and rapidly growing association that seeks to strengthen the community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

The Assistant Swim Coach provides a superior experience to members and program participants by assisting in leading swim league program in a safe and effective manner. Respond to member and guest needs, provides customer service, and maintains a safe aquatics environment.

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• Free individual Y membership, with 75% discount on upgraded memberships.
• 50% Discount on Programs, including Childcare, sports, and aquatics.
• 20% Discount on Personal Training.
• 12% Retirement Contribution once fully vested.
• 403b Retirement Savings Plan.

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• Prepared to assist in coaching swim practice. Greets and welcomes participants each day. All equipment and instructional methods are appropriate.
• Provide timely and accurate feedback to participants (or parents) about their progress and skills they need to work on.
• Consults with Swim Coach to make sure participants are incorporating new skills and drills to keep them learning and growing.
• Wears required uniform to convey a professional appearance.
• Provides excellent service to members, guests, and program participants.
• Maintains a clean, safe, fully stocked and well organized work area. Keeps supervisor informed of any equipment needs or concerns.
• Handles and resolves concerns and informs supervisor of unusual situations or unresolved issues.
• Provides accurate, appropriate, and immediate responses to all requests by members/guests.
• Leaves the area in a clean and orderly condition by ensuring all equipment is returned to its appropriate area.
• Maintains required instructional certifications.
• Works with direct supervision of the Swim Coach.
• Attends mandatory meetings and in-services.
• Reports to work on time.
• Participates in Open Doors campaign.
• Exemplifies YMCA character values.
• Maintains positive relations at all times with members, participants, and co-workers.
• Assists in all area of the Y operation as requested by management.
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
• Attend/complete required abuse risk management training.
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers.
• Follow mandated reporting requirements.
• Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities.
• Current CPR, First Aid, AED, & O2 Certification (American Red Cross or equivalent).
• Able to teach and communicate aquatics skills to participants.
• Able to communicate and enforce policies and procedures to members, program participants, and guests.
• Able to react quickly and properly in emergency situations.
• Must have enthusiasm and possess excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must complete New Staff Orientation, Blood Bourne Pathogen, and Child Abuse training within first 30-days of employment.

• At least one year of related experience.
• Current USA Swimming Coaching Certification.
• Lifeguard Certification.
• YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor or equivalent.