YMCA Silver Spring Assistant Swim Coach
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 : Assistant Swim Coach
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Salary : $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 offers tremendous opportunities to make a difference. Join us to develop your skills, realize your leadership potential, and discover a career that is more than just 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.
The primary responsibility is the safety of participants during practice sessions. Essential duties include ensuring safety procedures are in place, maintaining practice control, assisting with rosters and attendance records, and designing practice sessions to teach competitive swimming skills.
Qualifications and Skills :
- Must be 18 years of age
- Obtain YMCA Swim Coach Certification within 3 months of hire
- Complete YMCA Principles of YMCA Competitive Swimming and Diving within the first year
- Obtain ASCA level 1 certification within the first year
- Possess outgoing personality, be attentive, reliable, and a problem solver
- Current YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguard certification, CPR, and First Aid certifications
Working Conditions :
- Must meet Lifeguarding prerequisites
- Ability to lift 40 pounds or more, stand / sit on the pool deck for up to 4 hours, actively teach swimming, communicate clearly, and respond to participants in distress
Benefits :
The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington provides progressive employee benefits, including retirement plan, 403(b) savings plan, healthcare, free YMCA membership, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
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