Coaching Assistant (Flint Falcons) at YMCA of Greater Flint – Flint, Michigan

General Function: As the coaching assistant, you will be responsible for supporting participants and staff in the YMCA of Greater Flint Falcons swim team program. This role focuses on fostering a positive and inclusive team environment, providing direction around stroke techniques, and assisting in the swim team practices. You will work closely with the team of Lead Coaches and Head Coach to deliver workouts and support the growth and development of swimmers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Engage people through in ways that:

Welcome: Smile, greet people by name, introduce yourself.

Connect: Ask questions, share stories, introduce people to other staff and members.

Support: Affirm and encourage staff and members

Invite: Share opportunities to get involved and give back to the community

• Provide constructive feedback to swimmers to enhance their skills and performance
• Provide a safe, fun, and meaningful experience for swimmers
• Foster a positive and supportive team atmosphere that encourages sportsmanship, teamwork, and personal growth
• Maintain open and effective communication with swimmers, parents, and coaching staff
• Participate in regular team meetings to discuss goals, expectations, and upcoming events
• Assist in the implementation of emergency action plans and risk management strategies during practices and events
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with children
• Attend required abuse risk management training
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising children
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations
• Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.

Effect on End Results: The Assistant Coach is responsible for supporting the overall success of the Falcon Swim Team. This position is primarily concerned with supporting the development of youth and building positive long-term relationships with swimmers and parents.

The requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Age:

Must be at least 18 years of age

Education/Certifications:

• At least 2 years of high school
• Cumulation of at least two years of competitive swim, coaching, or swim instruction

People Skills:

• Work effectively under stress
• Work under specific instructions
• Make decisions and judgments
• Work well with people and youth
• A desire to undertake efforts to connect with others, show responsibility, engage effectively with others, and care about our cause

Technical Skills:

• Operate office equipment (copiers, binders, folders, etc.)

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain alert
• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods
• Ability to communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situations
• Ability to work inside and outside (environments include humidity, heat, cold, and inclement weather conditions)

Working Conditions:

• Work in an aquatic environment which may be hot and humid
• Work in air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned area
• Work outdoors in sunlight, with pollens
• Work in high humidity
• Work in areas with noise level over 50 decibels
• Work on feet for extended periods of time
• Comfortable working with diverse populations