Tiger Sharks Assistant Coach

JOB IDENTIFICATION: 

Job Title: Tiger Sharks Swim Team Coach

FLSA: Part-time

Reports to Aquatics Director

POSITION SUMMARY: 

• Coach beginner, intermediate, advanced and middle/high school age groups within the Tiger Sharks competitive swim team.
• Manage team practice and competition.
• Part-time staff should work a minimum of fifteen hours per month on a consistent basis, or instruct a class a minimum of twice a week on a consistent basis.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Develop, promote, and manage the Monroe County YMCA competitive swim team in an efficient and fun manner consistent with YMCA standards.
• Effectively operate swim team as budgeted and approved.
• Develop a season plan to prepare swimmers for the physical and emotional growth and write and maintain daily practice plans to accomplish season plans. Maintain practice group attendance records.
• Supervise pool and branch facilities for upkeep, cleanliness, and proper usage during swim team practices or other swim team usage. Ensure pool deck/facility is clean and equipment in its proper place when practice is over.
• Inspect the facilities and equipment within the department to ensure high standards of maintenance, cleanliness, and repair of equipment. 
• Understand and implement all emergency procedures.
• Communicate effectively with swimmers and parents to achieve established team goals. Maintain appropriate email, phone, and in-person communication practices.
• Be available during practices and meets to provide ongoing member and participant service. Visit with parents to establish relationships with participants.
• Maintain safety at all times during practices, swim meets, or other team functions. Acquire and maintain necessary certification as established by the YMCA or USA Swimming.
• Participate in required meetings and training sessions.
• Attend all swim team functions representing the Y in a professional manner. Assume responsibility for conduct of swim team members.

• Complete all required records and reports on schedule.
• Communicate with aquatics director on a regular basis. Ensure swim team is operating within Monroe County YMCA vision and standards. 

• Assume all other responsibilities as deemed necessary or assigned.
• Assist in recruitment, development, and leadership of coaching staff. 

 QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have or be able to acquire and maintain current Y-USA Coaching, USA Swimming, and CPR certifications.
• Must hold two years of previous coaching experience or swimming experience. 
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with staff, members, parents, volunteers, and the general public.
• Must have good organizational and written/oral skills necessary.  
• Must be able to supervise, direct, and guide the Monroe County YMCA’s competitive swimming program with knowledge of the association’s short and long term goals.
• Must have good human relation skills with the ability to relate to swimmers of all ages.  Possess understanding of teaching skills, relating to various age and skill levels to the particular age group of swimmers.

COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION: 

The YMCA of Monroe County, founded on Christian principles, is a charitable organization with an inclusive environment committed to enriching the quality of family, spiritual, social, mental and physical well-being. Through group exercise classes, youth programs, swim lessons, adult health programs, and more, we aim to build a healthier Monroe County. Every day, we work side by side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income, or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.