Pre-Team Swim Coach - Greater Green Bay YMCA : Job Details

JOB SUMMARYPre-Team Coaches provide proper instruction and improvement on all fundamental competitive swimming skills. As a coach, you will lead structured, challenging, well-supervised classes that will prepare and recruit swim team members. Be a role model for youth building positive relationships in the sport of swimming!

• Schedule for this position will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:45pm - 7:45pm.

Employment Type: Part-time (less than 30 hours per week, not eligible for the Y's benefit package)OUR CULTUREOur mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. 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

• Lead a practice group following proper stroke progressions and curriculum, planning and organizing daily activities to meet needs of weekly curriculum.
• Interact and assist swimmers with their technique by actively correcting form, recognizing individual differences and adjusting teaching strategies.
• Assist with preparation and tear down of practice needs.
• Instruct Pre-team and Pre-season swim classes and clinics.
• Work with youth age 6-13 in preparing swim team readiness.
• Work as part of a team with other coaches, the aquatic staff and the center staff.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents and swimmers, greeting all swimmers by name at all practices. Serve as a liaison to the Head Coach.
• Know and follow YMCA procedures for incidents and injuries. Attend all assigned practices, communicating substitutions and following absence procedures.
• Support fundraising initiatives.
• Act according to facility protocol to ensure safety of all staff and children which includes:
  • Adhere to policies related to boundaries with staff and children.
  • Attend required abuse risk management training.
  • Report suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
  • Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.

SKILLS AND TRAINING

• Applicants must be at least 16 years of age or older.
• Lifesaving, CPR and First Aid certifications are required within the first 60 days of employment.
• Competitive Swimming experience preferred.
• Computer and/or Smart phone technology experience preferred.
• Ability to organize, lead and work well with youth.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and evenings required.

COMPETENCIES

• Building Relationships: Connect people to the Y's cause by developing inclusive relationships and collaboration. Create sustainable relationships within the Y. Assist members in becoming more connected to the Y and build small communities.
• Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.
• Emotional Maturity: How we understand and conduct ourselves impacts our relationships. Demonstrate ability to understand and emotions effectively in all situations.
• Advancing Our Mission and Cause: As a cause driven leader you will support the Y, its members, participants, and staff by living the Y's values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY in all interactions and aspects of job performance and demonstrate the desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.
• Physical requirements - Job is performed mostly in an indoor pool environment, with some outdoor practices or meets. The ability to stand for extended periods of time in addition walking deck and occasional crouch, stoop, kneel, and/or lift at least 50 pounds will be necessary. Ability to project voice in a noisy environment.

This job description represents the major functions of the job but is not intended to be all inclusive. The incumbent is also responsible for performing other duties as necessary for Association success.Pay Range: $15 per hour