Lead Swim Team Coach - YMCA OF SUPERIOR CA

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of the Head Coach and in accordance with the Association’s and Branch’s policies and procedures, the Lead Team swim Coach provides direct leadership, instruction, and motivation for team members.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Directly coaches 1 to 2 age groups.
• Attends swim meets as determined by Head Coach
• Assists in overseeing individual and team entries.
• Assists in supervising athletes at meets.
• Enforces discipline policies for swimmers.

• Assists in meet organization and preparation.
• Attends pertinent meetings and or trainings.
• Assists in providing educational information to parents.
• Attends activities and events as determined by the Head Swim Coach
• Acts as Head coach in the absence of the head coach 

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

• Values- Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s Values
• Community-Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.
• Inclusion-works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.
• Relationship-builds rapport and relates well to others.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• One to two years competitive swimming experience preferred
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer; First Aid; AED; 
• Bloodborne Pathogens
• Lifeguarding certification, or enrollment of lifeguarding class within 30 day of hire 

Physical Demands

• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities.
• Adequate ability to hear noises and distinguish distress signals without an electronic aid.
• Ability to continuously scan all areas of the pool with clear vision.
• Ability to communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situations.
• Ability to work in a chlorine environment.
• Ability to work in high humidity.
• Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees.
• Ability to work at a noise level over 50 decibels.

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