Description

Join the Mid-Maine Dolphins as a Assistant Swim Coach and make a lasting impact on the development of young athletes! Working under the direction of the Head Swim Coach, you will create a positive, supportive, and challenging environment where swimmers can build confidence, improve their skills, and achieve their goals. This role combines hands-on coaching, mentorship, team administration, and meet support, making it an excellent opportunity for a motivated leader who is passionate about competitive swimming and youth development. Come make a splash on the swim team!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Lead Mid-Maine Dolphins swim practices under the direction of the Head Coach.
Provide constructive feedback to swimmers with age/ability-appropriate language.
Serve as role model and mentor for youth swimmers.
Assist with swim team administrative tasks including but not limited to meet entries, team schedules, and communication.
Attend home and away swim meets. Assist with set up and administration of home meets.
Maintain required coaching certifications.

WORK SCEHDULE: Part time at 20 hours per week. Daytime, evening, and weekend work hours. Availability to work on weekends, as needed for swim meets and team events.

Requirements

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

Ability to lead coworkers by example, demonstrating respect and accountability.
Demonstrate internal and external customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to teach and lead through demonstration, teaching to all different styles of learning to promote and maintain an inclusive work environment.
Ability to work independently and take initiative.

KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

Certified in Lifesaving, CPR/AED, and First Aid, or ability to acquire, required.
YMCA or USA Swim Coach Certification, or ability to acquire, required.
Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE:

At least 1 year experience teaching aquatic courses and/or swim lessons is required.
Former participation in competitive swim team required.
Experience coaching swim team practices preferred.

AYCC is an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workplace environment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.

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