Swim Coach

Overview

The YMCA of Greenville is a dynamic and rapidly growing association that seeks to strengthen the community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

The Swim Coach provides a superior experience to members and program participants by leading swim league program in a safe and effective manner. Respond to member and guest needs, provides customer service and maintains a safe aquatics environment.

Not only will you be part of amazing mission driven work, but we also offer the following benefits for our Part-time Staff:

• Work Today, Get Paid Today!!! Instant access to your earned wages before payday.
• Free individual Y membership, with 75% discount on upgraded memberships.
• 50% Discount on Programs, including Childcare, sports, and aquatics.
• 20% Discount on Personal Training.
• 12% Retirement Contribution once fully vested.
• 403b Retirement Savings Plan.

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.

Responsibilities

• Prepared to lead swim practice. Greets and welcomes participants each day. All equipment and instructional methods are appropriate.
• Promotes all swim league practices and meets and actively recruits individuals to join the team appropriate for their ability level.
• Provide timely and accurate feedback to participants (or parents) about their progress and skills they need to work on.
• Keeps program fresh by incorporating new skills and drills to keep participants learning and growing in their skills.
• Works with the Aquatics Director to ensure program goals are being met and to further develop the program overall.
• Wears required uniform to convey a professional appearance.
• Provides excellent service to members, guests and program participants.
• Maintains a clean, safe, fully stocked and well organized work area.
• Keeps supervisor informed of any equipment needs or concerns.
• Handles and resolves concerns and informs supervisor of unusual situations or unresolved issues.
• Provides accurate, appropriate and immediate responses to all requests by members/guests.
• Leaves the area in a clean and orderly condition by ensuring all equipment is returned to its appropriate area.
• Maintains required instructional certifications.
• Works without constant direct supervision.
• Attends mandatory meetings and in-services.
• Reports to work on time.
• Wears appropriate staff uniform.
• Participates in Open Doors campaign.
• Exemplifies YMCA character values.
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers
• Attend/complete required abuse risk management training
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers
• Follow mandated reporting requirements
• Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities

Qualifications

• Current USA Swimming Coaching Certification-level one.
• Current BLS, First Aid, AED, & O2 Certification (American Red Cross or equivalent).
• Must have Safety Training (ARC) within 90 days of start date.
• At least one year of related experience.
• Lifeguard Certification.
• YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor or equivalent.
• Able to teach and communicate aquatics skills to participants. 
• Able to communicate and enforce policies and procedures to members, program participants and guests.
• Able to react quickly and properly in emergency situations.
• Must have enthusiasm and possess excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must complete New Staff Orientation, Blood Bourne Pathogen, and Child Abuse training within first 30-days of employment.