Assistant Swim Team Coach

YMCA of Greater Hartford Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Swim Team Coach

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt                               Job Grade:        

Primary Department: Swim Team                    

Reports to: Head Swim Team Coach & Aquatics Director

Revision Date: 08/07/2024                             Leadership Level: Leader

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Head Swim Team Coach, The Assistant Swim Team Coach provides direct leadership, instruction and motivation for swim team participants, is expected to attend swim meets and team functions throughout the year, and is responsible for creating and maintaining a clean, safe and positive environment for the swim team participants.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Assist Head Swim Team Coach in creating thorough, age-appropriate workouts focusing on technique, endurance, stroke development, drills, etc.;
2. Participate in structured practices in weekday evenings throughout the year;
3. Help to record all workouts and track daily attendance. 
4. Assist Head Swim Team Coach with administrative matters relating to the team, swim meet arrangements and team performance as well as interaction with parents; 
5. Assist in coordinating and executing swim team competitions and meet registrations and recording times and collecting other relevant data at swim meets;  
6. Attend swim team events such as meets, meetings, social events, etc. at the direction of the head coach; 
7. Engage parents and cultivate relationships to create a collaborative swim team environment; 
8. Assist in swim team social event planning, as necessary;
9. Assist in stroke clinics (if any) offered between competitive seasons;
10. Participate in coach training opportunities offered by the Head Swim Team Coach; 
11. Assist in maintaining a clean, safe and positive environment for swim team participants.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. 3+ years experience as a competitive swimmer; collegiate competitive swimming experience preferred; 
2. 1+ years swim coaching experience preferred; 
3. Possesses (or can obtain upon hire) USA Swimming and YMCA coaching credentials; 
4. Must be able to demonstrate proficiency of swim skills and have a strong foundation in stroke mechanics and be able to communicate effectively with swimmers and their parents; 
5. will require valid USA/ YMCA coaching certification 
6. will weekend work at swim meets
7. Enthusiastic, dynamic presence with good communication skill; 
8. Certifications: CPR for Professional Rescuer, AED, and First Aid certifications or willingness to obtain; 
9. Twenty-one (21) years of age or older preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:

• Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and/or assist children up to 30 pounds in weight.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency

• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $1,000 per year.
• Post University Tuition Discount: 50% off tuition.
• FREE YMCA Membership: Valued at $750 annually.
• Childcare Discounts: Available to eligible employees. Discounts vary based on full-time or part-time employment status.
• Program Discounts: Discounts on swim lessons, summer camp, sports, and other YMCA programs.
• Paid Time Off: Available to eligible employees.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance: Available to full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week. The YMCA covers 90% of employee medical premiums for eligible high-deductible health plans.
• Generous Retirement Savings: The YMCA contributes 12% of gross pay toward retirement for eligible full-time and part-time employees after two years of service, provided they work at least 1,000 hours each year (approximately 20 hours per week).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free, confidential counseling, services, and resources to support employees.
• FREE SNOO Rental: Free six-month SNOO rental for expecting parents working 20 or more hours per week.