Head Swim Coach (Encinitas)

YMCA of San Diego County • Part-time • Encinitas, California • 2w ago

Overview

Head Swim Coach

Under the guidance of the Aquatics Director, the Head Swim Coach will assist in instruction and coaching of the swim team in accordance with the YMCA of San Diego County and/or USA Swimming standards.

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Schedule:

Must be available Mon-Fri from 3:45pm-6:15pm and occasional weekends

Responsibilities

Prepare swim team area for workout
Conduct appropriate stretching and warm-up/cool-down activities
Maintain safety and discipline during workouts and meets
Schedule and host team swim meets
Respond to the individual needs of participants
Assist in providing a variety of demonstration, explanation, and practice and skill correction during each workout
Assist in effective communication with athletes and parents in a friendly manner and providing appropriate encouragement
Participate in YMCA events
Attend staff and aquatics’ trainings
Supervise swim coaches
Visual and auditory ability to critical incidents, and the physical ability to act swiftly in emergency situations
Ability to adequately observe participant’s activities, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate policies and procedures
Other duties as assigned needs to be included to all roles

Qualifications

Minimum age of 18 years of age
At least three (3) year coaching experience required
Two (2) years’ experience competitive swimming
Current CPR PRO/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification and must be from one of the following certifying organization: American Red Cross, American Heart Association or American Safety & Health Institute
Current First Aid certification and must be from one of the following certifying organization: American Red Cross, American Heart Association or American Safety & Health Institute
Must have one of the following:
- Safety Training for Swim Coaches Online Content Only certification & Safety Training for Swim Coaches In Water Session certification OR
- Safety Training for Swim Coaches (final certification if an ARC certification trainer upload requirements it for a final version) OR
- Safety Training for Swim Coaches Online Content Only certification & valid Lifeguard certification
Principles of Competitive Swimming & Diving within 30 days
YMCA or American Red Cross Lifeguard certification (will be required if supervising off-site events) desirable
YMCA or WSI Swim Lesson certification desirable
Safety training for Swim Coaches desirable
YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor (YSL) Certification desirable
Familiarity with Meet Manager and Team Manager software desirable