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Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA · 3 months ago

Developmental Swim Coach(Tues/Thurs Evenings) - East Pasco Family YMCA

Zephyrhills, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA is seeking a Head Swim Coach to assist with the planning and preparation for the Tampa YMCA Swim Team program. The role involves developing workouts, supervising practices, evaluating swimmer performance, and implementing recruitment strategies for athletes.

CommunitiesNon Profit

Responsibilities

Development, planning and implementation of workouts and trainings for all assigned sites

Supervise or lead practices and/or dry land trainings, provide guidance to Swim Coaches and Assistant Swim Coaches

Evaluate swimmer ability/performance and plan strategies for their improvement

Coordinate and execute meet registrations

Attend specified competitions, training and/or special events as directed by Director of Competitive & Developmental Swimming

Develop and implement recruitment and retention strategies for athletes in the programs for all assigned sites

Follow all safety recommendations and guidelines per Tampa YMCA policies and USA Swimming

Communicate program information effectively and in a timely manner to supervisors, participants and their families

Establishes and maintains a team attitude, and encourages good sportsmanship for athletes and parents

Attend all required staff meetings

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Coaching competitive swimmingUSA Swimming regulationsBLS CPR/AED certificationYMCA Swim Lesson InstructorASCA Level 1 certificationUnited States Swimming certificationSupervision experienceRecruitment strategiesCommunication skillsTeam attitude

Required

Must be at least 21 years of age

A minimum of 2+ years of experience coaching competitive swimming and 1+ year of supervision experience

Knowledge of USA Swimming regulations and safety requirements

Must obtain within 30 days of employment and maintain current certifications in BLS CPR/AED, First Aid, and Oxygen Administration

YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor within 60 days for non USA Swimming programs

ASCA Level 1 coaching certification within 60 days for Competitive Team

United States Swimming Coaching certification for Competitive Team

180 Days to secure coaching certifications for Developmental Team

The employee frequently is required to remain alert, with no lapses in consciousness

The employee frequently is required to see, observe, and hear all participants, and make sound judgments and decisions

Ability to communicate verbally, including projecting the voice across distances (in normal and loud situations), and communicate swiftly and effectively with lifeguards, staff, emergency personnel and members

Ability to observe all areas of the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility, and hear noises and recognize victims in distress

Remain in or around designated aquatic areas at all times

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move to various locations, sit and/or stand for extended periods, including in and around elevated chair

Ability to direct and control the activities of others, to work under specific instructions, work alone and under stressful conditions

Ability to crouch and bend at the waist and knees

Ability to physically and mentally perform all needed rescues, removals (in and out of the water) and survival skills, including administering CPR/AED, First Aid and Oxygen effectively

Must have flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances

Ability to lift and move a minimum of 50 pounds

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Ability to work in a variety of environments, specifically those subject to extreme humidity/dampness, heat and cold

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

This position may require availability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed