Swim Team Coach

As a thought-leader and best-in-class provider in education, wellness, youth development, and community-building, The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is one of the oldest and most essential non-profits serving in Atlanta. Today, we’re looking for you to join us as we carry out our mission to positively impact lives and communities across the state. 

At the Y, we’re an association of like-minded people (staff, volunteers, and members), on the forefront of a movement to ensure that everyone -- especially children -- experience an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. In the course of a year, we provide more than 3,000 children, ages 6 weeks through Pre-K with high-quality literacy and STEAM-infused learning; give 58,000 youth and teens access to sports, aquatics, day and resident camps, teen leadership development programs, and employment opportunities; provide over 200,000 members with programs, services, and facilities to enjoy connection and maintain wellness regardless of age; and engage over 25,000 volunteers and donors from across Atlanta to share in the gift of supporting their communities.

 

Nature and Scope:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the guidance of the Aquatic Director the Swim Team Coach is responsible for the implementation of the Competitive and/or Recreational Swimming Program following the YMCA Philosophy, Aquatic Guidelines, and the YMCA Competitive Sports Guidelines. The Head Coach will be responsible for the organization, supervision, and implementation of the year-round Swim Team season and clinics. Support the YMCA vision to strengthen the foundations of the community thorough programs for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

Minimum Requirements:

• Candidates must have a background in competitive swimming either as a coach or swimmer.
• High degree of human relation skills:  strong communication and relationship building skills with swimmers, parents, and coaches.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate and manage information to program participants, community leaders, volunteers and staff of all ages.
• 2-3 years of coaching experience with various ages.
• Applicant must have excellent teaching skills with expert knowledge of training and stroke development.
• Ability to establish, collaborate and maintain relationships with all stakeholders.
• Exemplify YMCA ideals, leadership qualities and a professional image.
• A high level of knowledge of computers, various technology and applications.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently, problem solve and possess effective time management skills.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• YMCA Team Leader certification preferred (within 1st Year).
• YMCA Swim Instructor Certification (within 1st 90 days).
• Minimum age of 21.
• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check, drug screen and motor vehicle record.
• Within 30 days of hire, completion of Safety Training for Swim Coaches, Principles of YMCA Competitive Swimming, Team Unify Training, Child Abuse Prevention, Working with Program Volunteers, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogens training.

Responsibilities:

• Promotion of the program through news releases, flyers, and handouts.
• Able to manage all groups by developing a coordinated training and practice plan.
• Ability to develop a coaching staff and evaluate performance and training needs for the staff.
• Set and evaluate swim team members individual goals; provide individual and team feedback for improvement and recognition.
• Responsible for developing the team roster, team registration, meet lineups, volunteer recruitment, and all other administrative aspects of running the team.
• Communicates information on swim team meets; provides information on location, transportation, and other areas of logistics.
• Coordinating and working closely with the Parent’s group to develop volunteers and advocates.
• Active work with Community involvement and Fundraising for the YMCA as well at the team.
• Maintains records of achievements, progress reports, skill development.
• Attend League meetings as scheduled.
• Represents the YMCA at meets, various community events, meetings.
• Responsible for the safety of all participants at all times.
• Maintain current knowledge of emergency procedures; report incident and accident events in complete and timely manner.
• Promote the team philosophy and foster a positive and friendly practice environment for athletes in the water consistent with the YMCA Mission.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES (Leader):

• Collaboration
• Communication
• Influence
• Developing Self and Others
• Community Engagement

EFFECT ON END RESULT:

The effectiveness of this position is primarily measured by the stated satisfaction of members and ensuring a safe, clean and controlled environment in accordance with the Metro Atlanta YMCA Philosophy.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather) and extreme heat (non-weather). The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand; walk and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

Employment and Benefits package for this job posting is offered through the YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc.

Employment Requirement: 

• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check including Criminal Record check, Drug Screening, motor vehicle record (MVR) and reference check according to company policy.

• Must be legally eligible to work in the US without current or future sponsorship.

This job posting is subject to change at any time.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta offers excellent benefits and career opportunities as part of our culture of excellence. The opportunities to serve are vast, and we’re looking for like minded people, who share our values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY to join us and do their best work.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Location:

Carl E. Sanders Family YMCA BkHd