Assistant Swim Team Coach

POSITION SUMMARY:

Plan and execute daily practices in accordance with the seasonal training plan. Aid swimmers in reaching their goals; communicate with parents, administration, and coaches in positive manner. Develop a clear understanding of proper stroke technique and training and racing strategies through collaboration with the swimmers and coaching staff.

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.

CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPECTATIONS:

1. Display a friendly, helpful, and positive disposition.
2. Provide customer service that is thorough, timely, organized, and accurate.
3. Help ensure the Y is meeting member and participant needs by utilizing good listening skills, attentiveness, objectivity, and patience in all situations.
4. Place members and participants as the first and highest priority showing kindness and compassion at all times.
5. Demonstrates the Y core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility through all daily activities and responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Overarching Goal:  Through their planning, actions and daily work creates and fosters an environment to effectively create positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with parent/caregivers while promoting and supporting the potential of all youth in the program and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of their YMCA experience.

1. Instructs swimmers in accordance with the SPY Swim Team guidelines.
2. Builds effective, authentic relationships with athletes and parents, helping them connect with each other and the YMCA, leading to parent involvement and identification of potential volunteers.
3. Effectively engage, manage, and motivate younger athletes.
4. Maintains records as necessary: attendance, performance evaluation, etc.
5. Attend staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
6. Follows all Springfield YMCA policy and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes related reports as required.
7. Execute workouts both in and out of the water; organize and maintain training equipment on deck, reports needs to Head Coach.
8. Attend swim meets assigned. Submit appropriate reimbursement paperwork in a timely manner.
9. Maintain coach’s certifications through USA Swimming and YMCA Swimming.