Head Swim Team Coach

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH THE YMCA:

· Free YMCA facility membership (a value of over $1,000)

· Professional Development through Y-USA’s learning & development programs

· YMCA Child Care discounts (based on availability in Child Care Program)

· YMCA Program discounts

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are a registered USA Swim and National YMCA Swim Team housed at the Marshfield Clinic Health System YMCA-Marshfield Center with age group swim programs starting at age 8 through age 18 in middle school and high school. The team competes in local, regional and national high level swim meets.

Under the direction of the Vice President of Mission Advancement and in accordance with Association policies, the Head Swim Team Coach is responsible for the management, development and success of the Marshfield YMCA Sharks Swim Team program, its athletes, staff and volunteers. This position will actively work with swimmers coaching and implementing strategies to develop strong, confident athletes that strive to be their best, compete at their best and who demonstrate strong character in line with our core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Must be at least 21 years of age.

· At least 5 years competitive swimming coaching experience.

· Experience supervising and developing coaches, schedules and member relations.

· Demonstrated experience providing positive leadership skills and role modeling exemplary service for other staff. The position requires dependability, strong communication skills with staff and members, strong organizational skills, and the ability to present a mature and personable image. The incumbent will exhibit the core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in all aspects of their work with the YMCA.

· Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

· Must be aware of YMCA and US Competitive Swimming movement and trends in the aquatic field and must continue to enhance his/her knowledge of the YMCA and US Competitive swimming movement.

· Completed required Bloodborne Pathogens training and abuse risk management training. Adheres to policies and procedures related to appropriate boundaries with children. Monitors building, staff and members and reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations to supervisor.

· Certifications must be obtained and maintained within 60 days of hire: ARC Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED, ARC Safety Training for Swim Coaches, YMCA Principles of YMCA Competitive Swimming & Diving, and SafeSport Training.

Pay: $11.97 - $17.95 per hour

Expected hours: 16.0 – 24.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person