Applications due 08/31/24
Job Description:
Date posted: August 1, 2024
Location: Kerr Family YMCA, Wakefield Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC, USA
Under the direction of the Director of Age Group Swimming and the Association Director of Competitive Swimming, the YOTA Age Group Site Coach is responsible for the leadership and direction of the YMCA’s Competitive Swimming program at the Kerr site. They are responsible for managing these functions in accordance with the stated mission, goals, and policies established by the administrative staff, governing committees
- Provides vision, leadership, and management of the day-to-day operations of the successful, values-oriented YMCA of the Triangle competitive swimming program for our YMCA site that includes multiple age group levels.
- Recruits and hires diverse staff and volunteer teams across multiple dimensions of diversity. On-boards and develops them for success.
- Provides vision, leadership, and management to the part time staff that includes coaching and leadership traits to ensure a high-quality swim program.
- Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations. Leads implementation of open, clear, consistent and effective communication with athletes, parents, branch staff, volunteers and coaches.
- Abides by the YMCA of the USA Swimming and Diving, ASCA, and USA Swimming Code of Ethics. Serves as an ambassador to the community by actively promoting the YMCA aquatics and wellness programs.
- Maintains open communication with participants, parents, YOTA staff and all YMCA Aquatics staff members.
- Works with Association Director of Competitive Swimming Team to establish annual program goals and work toward accomplishing these goals.
- Plans, prepares, and conducts team practices in accordance with program objectives, guidelines, and policies including attendance records, skill reviews and training plans.
- Prepares and submits all necessary information for swim meets and attend meets as assigned.
- Supports the Association Director of Competitive Swimming by monitoring the budget and adhering to the budget philosophy of the YMCA of the Triangle.
- Assists in Annual Campaign by recruiting volunteers and supporting team events in coordination with campaign efforts.
- Other duties and responsibilities assigned by supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred with at least 3 years coaching experience including age group coaching.
- Models a commitment to the YMCA Mission, Cause, values and leadership competency model.
- ASCA level 3 swimming coach certifications preferred.
- Strong ability to be an engaging presence leading staff and programs.
- Strong organizational and planning skills.
- Proven skills in human relations, public speaking, program management, and volunteer development.
- Outstanding communication skills, the ability to determine and set priorities, manage his/her staff members work schedule; as well as the capacity to handle multiple tasks appropriately in a fast-paced work environment.
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
- Multi-lingual desired but not required.
- Maintain necessary certifications including CPR, First Aid, Coaches Safety Training and Lifeguard training.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to drive required.
How to Apply
Work with the YMCA, YMCA jobs in Raleigh, Cary, Durham | YMCA of the Triangle (ymcatriangle.org)
YOTA Has other Assistant Coach Position available throughout the Association, use the link above to search and apply for these positions.
Contact Information
YOTA Swim Team
801 Corporate Center Dr. #200
Raleigh, NC 27607