Assistant Coach-Competitive Swim

Wayne YMCA, 1 PIKE DR, WAYNE, New Jersey, United States of America

Req #1360

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

We are an all - inclusive organization joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. As a growing, mission focused, and future-oriented association of YMCAs, the Metro YMCA of the Oranges has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, mission-driven, candidate to join our team.

Sign on bonus may apply

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Provides direct leadership, instruction and motivation for students in competitive swim classes by teaching the four competitive strokes related to competitive swimming. Creates positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist instruction of a group of swimmers (10 or less) ages 6-8; 9-12 and 13-18, in one lane for one (1) to one and half (1 ½ ) hours lesson in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly.

• Builds effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.

• Responsible for organized class management ensuring all swimmers can be seen at all times during practice session. Utilize time management techniques ensuring swim time for every swimmer is maximized. Keeps sessions moving smoothly from one activity to the next.

• Conveys instruction in alignment with appropriate age group. Ensures swimmers understandings of instruction.

• Uses teachable moments to discuss character development and provides constructive feedback during practice session using positive motivation techniques.

• Ensures lessons begin and end as scheduled. Maintains records as required (i.e. attendance, progress reports, etc.).

• Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.

• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.

• Utilize equipment appropriately with activities and incorporate skill development. Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Clean up pool deck after each session. Reports damaged equipment.

• Ability to accommodate alternative dates for pre-team classes in the event of pool closure.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

  YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

  Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

  Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

  Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

  Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

  MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification and Emergency Oxygen.

• Previous experience working with children preferably in aquatic setting

• Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.

• YMCA Swim Instructor or American Red Cross Certification.

• Previous experience working with diverse populations preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions. Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in accordance to swim instruction. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must have the ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques. Ability to lift equipment, and lift a small to average size child.

INTERNAL CANDIDATES: Current active employees of the Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges should apply via the Careers section of the Dayforce Employee Account.

Professional development opportunities and complimentary use of YMCA facilities.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA/employer M/F/D/V. Employment is subject to extensive background check.

Other details

• Pay Type Hourly

• Wayne YMCA, 1 PIKE DR, WAYNE, New Jersey, United States of America

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