Swim Coach

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:

• Access to your Earned Wages before scheduled Pay Days!

• 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 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.

• 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
  

• 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.