Assistant Swim Team Coach

YMCA of Hagerstown, Maryland is searching for a responsible Assistant Swim Team Coach who has a strong background in coaching and is committed to providing a positive swim team experience for our swimmers and their families.
Position is part-time/evenings/ 5- 12 hours per week and some weekends for meets.
All applicants must have or obtain Lifeguard Certification, Coaches Safety Training with CPR/First Aid, YMCA Principles of Swimming and Diving Certification, and Child Protection/Mandated Reporter Training.
Full and complete criminal background check required before hiring.
*GENERAL FUNCTION:* Responsible for assisting the head coach with organizing the swim team.
Position assists with conducting practices, motivating swimmers, and instructing swimmers in meet strategies and techniques.
Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes swimmer safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
*GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:* · Minimum age of 18.
· Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid, Basic Life Support.
· Certification Safety Training for Swim Coaches and Principles of YMCA Competitive Swimming and Diving.
· Current American Red Cross Lifeguard or equivalent certification.
· Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA and American Red Cross standards.
· Must possess basic knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of competitive swimming.
· Basic computer skills.
· Redwood Certifications · Certification Child Protection Training including Mandated Reporter *RESPONSIBILITIES:* · Organize and direct individual and small group practice activities/exercises as directed by supervisor.
· Coach swimmers to improve skills, monitor swimmers during competition and practices, keep the head coach informed of swimmer performances.
· Follow established procedures in the event of an injury.
· Model good sportsmanship through conduct towards swimmers, officials, members and volunteers.
· Maintain the equipment room in an orderly condition and assume responsibility for its security.
· Distribute equipment, supplies, and uniforms to swimmers as directed by the Head Coach.
· Assist the head coach with submitting a list of award recipients at the end of the season.
· Participate in special activities to include parent’s night, banquets, award nights, and swim meets.
· Perform support tasks such as maintaining and distributing eligibility forms, emergency data cards, and other records.
· Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Head Coach, Assistant Aquatic Director, Aquatic Director or other appropriate administrator.
· Attend all staff meetings and in-service trainings.
· Maintain certifications requirements for Swim Coaches.
*PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:* · Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and on deck areas.
· Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
· Ability to see clearly up to 50 feet.
· Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Job Type: Part-time Pay: From $15.
00 per hour Schedule: * Evening shift * Weekends as needed Work Location: In person