POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Assistant Aquatic Director / Head swim coach will fall under the guidance of the Aquatic Director, this position is responsible for planning, administration, direction and supervision of all branch swim team staff, competitive aquatic programs and activities related to the competitive swim team program for the Phoenixville Branch YMCA.  This position is also to assist in the supervision, scheduling, and training of lifeguards.

 

Qualifications:

  • BA/BS degree in a related field (recreation management, physical education)
  • 5+ years experience in formal coaching positions, including at least 2 years supervisory/head coach experience

·        Strong communication skills (both written and oral)

·        Proficiency in MS Office, internet use, Meet Manager, and Team Manager

·        Ability to work with volunteers and teams

·        High level of organizational skills

·        Certifications - CPR/AED/First Aid, Lifeguard Certification, Safety Training for Swim Coaches, Principles of Coaching YMCA Swimming (within first 90 day of hire)

·        Ability to work flexible schedule (nights and weekends)

 

Responsibilities:

·        Maintains a cheerful, positive and professional attitude when dealing with members and staff, upholding at all times, the mission and principles of the YMCA.

·        Maintains safety as a top priority in all program offerings and competitive activities.

·        Interprets and participates in formulating aquatic competitive policies.

·        Employs and discharges coaching staff and other department employees under direction of Aquatic Director.

·        Directs preparation and dissemination of publicity to promote aquatic meet events.

·        Plans and coordinates activities of coaching staff.

·        Prepares budget and submits expenditures according to department budget.

·        Attendance at meets & practices is required.

·        Assists with the hiring, training and scheduling of lifeguards

·        Work with the Swim Team Parents Club.  These responsibilities include but are not limited to:  attendance at all meetings, communicate relevant information to officers, work with group on special events such as end of seasons banquet/picnic and swim meets.

 

 

 

                                               

·        Directly supervises 3-6 employees in the Competitive Aquatics Program and 40 to 50 Lifeguards. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

·        Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems with in the aquatics department.

·        Track, record and provide volunteer hours related to swim team coaching and events.

·        In conjunction with the Aquatic Director, develop annual budget for the Competitive Swim Team Program.

  • Work in conjunction with Aquatic Director to develop a competitive aquatic schedule including age-group swim teams (winter and summer), high school swim teams, stroke clinics (fall and spring) and all related swim meets.
  • Work very closely with all members of the swim team
  • Coordinate all coaches to ensure adequate coverage of programs.

 

Salary:  $31,000 to $34,920

 

How to apply:

Send a letter of application and resume to jdavidson@paymca.org or  400 East Pothouse Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460

 

Contact:  Jeff Davidson

 

Resumes accepted until April 7, 2008