Head Competitive Swim Coach

at  YMCA

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROVIDED. Andover YMCA is an amazing facility in an amazing, affordable community.
Job Description
GENERAL FUNCTION: Under the supervision of the Aquatics Director, the Head Competitive Coach provides leadership and management for the branch team in the areas of staff, budget, and fundraising, as well as program and membership experience. A 40 hour work week will be necessary to accomplish the assigned responsibilities.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Minimum age of 21
2. Minimum three years relevant coaching experience in sport
3. Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
4. Minimum ASCA Level 3 preferred
5. Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) or Certified Pool Operator (CPO) preferred

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Commitment to the YMCA mission, vision and values
• Must attend New Employee Orientation within 30 days of hire
• Must have USA Swimming coach credentials; including athlete protection and safe sport certs
• Complete, BLS, AED, First Aid, O2 in accordance with Conditions of Employment
• Learn and demonstrate all applicable emergency procedures and action plans for the branch and/or program
• Understand and abide-by all policies and procedures as set forth by the association
• Work a schedule that reflects the needs of the branch and team; including travel and evenings and weekends
  Essential Functions

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must be able to routinely perform the following physical activities as dictated by sport; run, climb stairs, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands, sit, stand, walk and perform moderate physical activity for extended periods of time, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear and have visual acuity
2. Must be able to lead and coach teams and individuals and have the ability to communicate effectively; both orally and in writing
3. Must possess mental alertness, problem solving and task management skills; ability to make independent and sound decisions in a rapidly changing environment
4. Must demonstrate a high level of maturity, patience, dependability, sound judgment and the desire to work with all ages
5. Must exhibit initiative in the absence of supervision
6. Must be able to relate to and work with diverse groups of people in a friendly and consistent manner
7. Must work collaboratively as a team member as well as independently and lead by assigned goals, duties and deadlines
8. Must present a neat and professional appearance at all time

Please refer the Job description for details