9800 Hastings Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20901, USA

Req #34
Friday, January 19, 2024
The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is one of the largest charities in the DC area. The Y serves as an anchor in the community offering programs and services encompassing youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Position

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Assistant Swim Coach

Salary

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$16

.25 per hour
The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is a leading nonprofit organization that has a strong commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. The Y is a cause driven organization that offers tremendous opportunities to make a difference. We invite you to join us in this amazing work to develop your skills, to realize your leadership potential and discover a career that is so much more than a job.
About the Job

The Assistant Swim Coach will assist with the supervision and direction of a safe, positive and organized competitive swimming program following the philosophy and goals of the YMCA of the USA and YMCA of Metropolitan Washington Aquatic programs, that will support youth development in spirit, mind and body, strengthen family support and encourage social responsibility. Ensuring that the primary responsibility is the safety of participants during practice sessions.

The essential duties and responsibilities of this position would include, ensures adequate safety procedures are in place for all practices times. Communicates directions and/or corrections in a clear and concise manner. Maintains practice control and discipline at all times. Assistant coach must be in proper attire (bathing suit, t-shirt and shorts) and on pool deck at least five minutes before start of swim practice. Assist with maintaining rosters and attendance records. Assist with designs and delivers practice sessions that teach competitive swimming stroke skills and train swimmers in preparation for competition.

Qualifications and Skills: Must be 18 years of age. Obtain YMCA Swim Coach Certification within three (3) months of hire. Will be required to complete the YMCA Principles of YMCA Competitive Swimming and Diving within first year of employment. Obtain ASCA (American Swimming Coaches Association) level 1 certification- The Foundations of Coaching within first year of employment. Possess an outgoing personality with the ability to relate well with participants of various age groups. Must be attentive, multi-faceted, reliable, and a proven problem solver. Must have positive mentality. Current YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguard certification. Current CPR and First Aid certifications
Working Conditions:

Must have the physical ability to meet all prerequisites for Lifeguarding
Must be able to lift and move around objects of 40 pounds or more
Must be able to stand or sit on the pool deck for up to 4 hours
Must be able to actively teach the YMCA competitive swim program in the water
Must be able to communicate clearly with both children and adults
Ability to see and hear participants in distress or asking for assistance
Benefits:
Did you know that just for being a YMCA employee you get great benefits and discounts from banks, credit unions, Verizon Wireless, Sprint, Dell, Veterinary Pet Insurance, supplemental (AFLAC, ALLSTATE, Vision Care, LegalShield) and even Zip Car! The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington provides progressive employee benefits, including employer-funded retirement plan with vesting after two years of service or 1000 hours compensated time in each of those two years; 403(b) savings plan; high quality and affordable healthcare; free YMCA membership for employee, spouse and dependents; paid time off/sick leave, numerous professional development opportunities.
9800 Hastings Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20901, USA

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