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Lima Family YMCA Part Time Swim Coach in Lima, Ohio
Our Culture Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. It's who we are, who we aspire to be and how we show up every day. We are cause-driven. We don't just show up, we show up with purpose. 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.
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Your Role
We act with intentionality to connect people to our cause through our service and engagement principles. Every day we:
- Welcome -- Smile greet members by name, introduce yourself.
- Connect -- Ask questions, share a story, introduce them to other staff and members.
- Support -- Affirm and encourage them, wish them well.
- Invite -- Share opportunities to get involved and give back to the community.
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Join us and help transform lives.
The Lima Family YMCA in Lima, OH is seeking a dynamic part-time swim team coach to join our Lima Barracuda swim team to provide a high-quality program that fulfills the mission of the YMCA.
Essential Functions
- The incumbent must have the competencies, skills, and proven leadership ability to successfully carry out the association's mission, goals, and visions for serving the community.
- The Swim Coach will be responsible for the following:
- Directs and supervises program activities to meet YMCA objectives. Expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
- Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules personnel and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance.
- Assists in keeping accurate records of pool chemical levels and monitoring pool chemicals.
- Organizes the YMCA Barracuda swim team, schedules, conducts swim meets, swim team practices and assigns workouts appropriately.
- Assists in YMCA fund-raising activities and special events.
- Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
- Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program.
- Responsible for completing department payroll.
Accurately uses online swim team software to communicate and post practice/changes.
Qualifications
The incumbent must bring to the position a minimum of two years coaching experience and/or teaching of swim lessons.
The following certifications are preferred: USA Coaching
Ability to maintain positive working relationships with swimmers and their parents.
Along with all the qualifications one needs to be motivated, a positive Christian attitude and be a team member.
Ability to maintain a safe swimming environment.
Strong organizational/communication skills required.
Other duties