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This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility
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Under the guidance of the Head Coach the Lead Site Coach is responsible for supporting the implementation of the Competitive Swimming Program following the YMCA Philosophy, Aquatic Guidelines, and the YMCA Competitive Sports Guidelines
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Coaching athletes ranging from developmental swimmers through advanced Senior swimmers.
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The Lead Site Coach will be helping to implement instruction to swimmers throughout the swim season and during swim clinics.
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Support the YMCA vision to strengthen the foundations of the community through programs for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility
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Able to teach all groups by facilitating a training and/or practice plan as developed by the Head Coach
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Help in evaluating swim team members individual goals; provide individual and team feedback for improvement and recognition
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Support volunteer recruitment, parent and swimmer communication, and provide input on team roster and meet lineups
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Supports community involvement, fundraising efforts and events
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Maintains records of achievements, progress reports, skill development
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Attend meetings as scheduled
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Represents the YMCA at meets, various community events, and meetings
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Responsible for the safety of all participants at all times
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Maintain current knowledge of emergency procedures; report incidents events in a complete and timely manner
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Promote the team philosophy and foster a positive and friendly practice environment for athletes in the water consistent with the YMCA Mission
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Other duties as assigned by supervisor
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Communication & Influence
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While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather) and extreme heat (non-weather)
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The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
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While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and talk and hear
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The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch
Hourly pay commensurate with experience, along with opportunities for growth and advancement.