Director of Competitive Swim

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Competitive Swim to lead our Long Reach Swim Club, a YMCA and USA competitive swim team comprised of approximately 200 swimmers aged 7 to 18 ranging from beginner to national level. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of competitive swimming, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for developing swimmers of all ages and abilities. Long Reach Swim Club strives to offer a fun, safe, healthy, environment that allows an athlete to learn athletic and life skills, set goals and adopt a positive work ethic while providing positive experiences where the self-motivated swimmer can thrive and grow into productive student athletes that will be confident leaders and role models for the future.

OUR CULTURE: 
Our 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.

Long Reach Swim Club has a long history of winning including just wrapping up their 35th consecutive YMCA state championship in dominant fashion. But at LRSC, winning means more than just trophies and accolades. While some swimmers are focused on best times and swimming achievements, the culture of LRSC keeps swimmers coming back year after year because it’s about more than just swimming. Long Reach and its coaches focus on investing in kids achieving their goals while feeling included in a safe, welcoming environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Recruit, hire and develop all assistant swim coaches.
2. Reviews and evaluates staff performance on an annual basis. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
3. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete.
4. Develop, organize, implement and maintain high-quality YMCA and USA competitive swimming programs including fall/sinter season, summer season, and 1 week summer swim camp.
5. Creates thorough, age-appropriate workouts that are connected to the swimmer’s goals, as well as skill development and competitive swimming.
6. Coordinate and manage all swim team competitions and meet registrations.
7. Plans and oversees all aspects of any team fundraisers included but limited to the annual swim-a-thon.
8. Actively engage parents and volunteers to cultivate relationships for a collaborative swim team environment.
9. Develops and oversees swim team budget, achieving retention and growth goals for department and special events.
10. Assists the larger aquatic team as needed by lifeguarding or teaching swim lessons when absolutely necessary.
11. Provides leadership and support to the annual campaign and volunteer committees/board as assigned. Assist in YMCA special events when competitive schedule allows.
12. Provide leadership to the overall YMCA competitive swim program as well as part-time coaches and volunteers.
13. Models relationship building skills in all interactions. Respond to all member and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
14. Maintain competitive team website as well as team and swimmer records.
15. Ensure that program operates within program guidelines as directed by state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations. Maintain a