Recreational Swim Team Assistant Coach - Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA

The South Meridian Branch of the Treasure Valley YMCA is unlike any other in the country. Our 60,000-square-foot facility is part of a unique collaboration that combines family recreation, education, sports, literacy, and wellness care on a single campus called “The Hill.” Hand in hand with our partners—St. Luke’s Health System, the West Ada School District, and the City of Meridian—the South Meridian Family Y will help us build A BETTER US.

Recreational Swim Team Assistant Coach is responsible for managing and developing swimming skills enhancement programs within the Recreational Swim Team program.

Responsibilities:

• Build relationships with youth and parents by encouraging participants with honest, direct, and appropriate feedback using the Y voice attributes.
• Create a safe environment for participants through appropriate class control, by role modeling safe behaviors, maintaining a clutter-free deck, and being on time and ready to respond quickly and appropriately.
• Implement the established curriculum that helps youth achieve the five Cause Measurement goals.
• Adapt lessons as necessary to help kids succeed. Utilize Y resources and best practices from other instructors to develop this skill.
• Engage in intentional conversation with students and parents regarding swimmer progression, retention, and placement using the Y voice attributes and an appropriate level of discretion.
• Build specific workouts for individuals or groups based on initial skills assessment and ongoing evaluation.
• Attend practices and swim meets, as assigned, and provide on-site coaching.
• Actively listen to participants, make suggestions, and follow up to help ensure participants’ skill enhancement goals are met.

Qualifications:

• Age – Must be 16 years of age or older (certification or licensure requirements).
• Competitive swimming background required.
• Must be able to differentiate between colors (red, yellow, blue and green).
• Must be able to engage others in conversations and make all people feel welcome.
• Ability to respond calmly and quickly to safety and emergency situations.
• Must have good interpersonal and communications skills and be sensitive, adaptable, professional, and articulate when dealing with others.

REQUIRED LICENSURE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS:

• CPR/AED Certification - Prerequisite of hire or 14-day compliance period.
• Coaches Safety – Prerequisite of hire or 14-day compliance period.
• Certification attesting Safe Sports Training completion within 14 days of hire.

Schedule:

This is a part-time seasonal position averaging 20-25 hours weekly.  Schedule requirements are Monday through Friday, 8:45am-noon and Saturday, 8:00am-4:00pm for Swim Meets. Pay: $13.85-$17.31/hour.

Welcoming and Inclusion:

At the Y, we welcome everyone whose behavior adheres to our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We advance our cause by building a stronger and more equitable community where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, thrive, and reach their full potential with dignity. The Y is a force for building bridges among all people–regardless of ability, age, birthplace, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, race, or sexual orientation. The Y is for all.

How to Apply:

External candidates must complete an online application.  If you have any questions regarding the position, please visit our website at www.ymcatvidaho.org or contact [email protected]. All current and previous YMCA staff must apply through their UKG account, and updated resume and cover letter is recommended.