Head Swim Coach (Chula Vista)

YMCA
Hourly
$19.00
$22.33
How to Apply
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Job Description

Under the guidance of the Aquatics Director, the Head Swim Coach will assist in instruction and coaching of the swim team in accordance with the YMCA of San Diego County and/or USA Swimming standards. The YMCA of San Diego County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. We are committed to a diverse workforce. 

Qualifications
  • Prepare swim team area for workout
  • Conduct appropriate stretching and warm-up/cool-down activities
  • Maintain safety and discipline during workouts and meets
  • Schedule and host team swim meets
  • Respond to the individual needs of participants
  • Assist in providing a variety of demonstrations, explanations, practice and skill corrections during each workout.
  • Assist in effective communication with athletes and parents in a friendly manner and provide appropriate encouragement.
  • Attend staff and aquatics trainings
Essential Functions
  • Must be 18 or older
  • Must have 3 years of experience coaching
  • Must have 2 years of experience in competitive swimming
  • Current Certifications:
    • CPR PRO/AED for Professional Rescuer
    • First Aid
  • The Certifications above must be from one of the following certifying organizations:
    • American Red Cross
    • American Heart Association
    • American Safety & Health Institute
  • Must complete Principles of Competitive Swimming & Diving within 30 days of hire
  • YMCA or American Red Cross Lifeguard certification desirable (will be required if supervising off-site events)
  • YMCA or WSI Swim Lesson certification is desirable
  • Safety training for Swim Coaches is desirable
  • YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor (YSL) Certification desirable
  • Familiarity with Meet Manager and Team Manager software is desirable
  • Must have visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and physical ability to act swiftly in emergency situations
  • Must have ability to observe participant activities adequately, to enforce safety regulations and to apply appropriate policies and procedures
  • CPR/AED, both Adult & Infant/Child, and First Aid Certification within 30 days of hire and must be from one of the following certifying organizations:
  • American Red Cross
  • American Heart Association
  • American Safety & Health Institute