Swim Team Assistant Coach (RFT)

## Description **POSITION SUMMARY:** This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. This position assists in providing direct leadership to YMCA Swim Team programs that emphasizes positive self-worth, stroke development, fun, fitness, personal safety in a safe aquatic environment. **** **OUR CULTURE:** **** Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. **We are welcoming:** we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. **We are genuine:** we value you and embrace your individuality. **We are hopeful:** we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. **We are nurturing:** we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. **We are determined:** above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you. **** **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:** 1. Directly coach (at least) one primary training group at the YMCA Aquatic Center location and exclusively handle all needs of that/those groups, including both practices, swim meets and special events. 2. Assist Head Coach and Aquatics Administration with planning, implementing, scheduling and evaluating all groups of swim team. 3. Recruit’s volunteers and assists with training when necessary. 4. Assists with the coordination of parent volunteers, concessions and fundraisers. 5. Supervise swimmers before, during and after swim team practices and events, to ensure proper behavior and safety. Completes incident reports and other paperwork in a timely manner. 6. Maintain a positive working relationship with fellow staff and members of all ages and background. 7. Remains current in the field through certifications and training. 8. Attend and take leadership role in event management in all hosted swim meets at the YMCA Aquatic Center, as well as additional duties assigned for other hosted events as needed. 9. Responds appropriately and proactively to member concerns, assists in the retention of existing members and engagement of new members. 10. Build effective, authentic relationships with community partners, parents and program participants, neighboring swim teams and YMCA’s. 11. Maintain knowledge of industry trends and required coaching credentials as determined by YUSA, NEO League rules and Akron YMCA policies 12. Know, understand and consistently apply emergency procedures, safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area. 13. Attend all staff meetings, trainings and league meetings as required. 14. Promote and represent the mission and core values of the Akron Area YMCA Association and its programs. 15. All other duties assigned. **** **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS | ABUSE PREVENTION:** Upholding the YMCA’s commitment to the safety and well-being of youth in our programs is a core responsibility of all staff regardless of position. 1. Attend required abuse risk management training. 2. Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers. 3. Adhere to procedures related to managing and supervising high-risk activities. 4. Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations. 5. Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements. **** **LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:** - **Collaboration:** Develops and maintains positive relationships with volunteers, members, program participants, and colleagues at all levels of the organization. - **Communication & Influence:** Interprets messages and body language effectively. Listens with intent to understand the perspective of others. Responds to the individual needs of the other person. - **Developing Self & Others:** Supports others in achieving their goals. Reflects and learns from successes and mistakes. Proactively shares information and suggestions to help others be successful. Solicits and is open to…