Overview
Benbrook – Aquatics Assistant Swim Coach Jobs in Fort Worth, USA at YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth
The YMCA Swim Coach is responsible for the leadership, development, and performance enhancement of swimmers across all ages and skill levels within a competitive or developmental swim program. This role emphasizes the instruction of proper swimming techniques, the cultivation of a supportive and motivating team culture, and the implementation of a safe, structured, and goal‑oriented training environment in alignment with YMCA standards and best practices.
Essential
Functions
- Instructs participants on the swim team in accordance with YMCA guidelines.
- Builds effective, authentic relationships with participants and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
- Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules and refers participants and parents to other programs as appropriate.
- Maintains records as required (i.e., attendance, progress reports, etc.).
- Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
- Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
- Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment.
- Trains and supervises class aides as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Competencies (Leader)
- Community
– Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. - Decision Making
– Makes sound judgments and transfers learning from one situation to another. - Project Management
– Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings. - Self‑Development
– Pursues self‑development that enhances job performance. - Emotional Maturity
– Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships.
Qualifications
- Minimum age of 18 and working knowledge and experience with a competitive swim environment.
- Certifications:
Red Cross Safety Training for coaches or YMCA Lifeguard, HSI Basic Life Support, Basic First Aid certification, and Emergency Oxygen (pre‑requisites).
- YMCA Principles of Competitive Swimming and Diving required prior to the first swim meet.
- Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
- The physical demands 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.
- Physically perform all skills required of a Swim Coach.
- Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility.
- Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.
- See and observe all sections of an assigned zone or area of responsibility.
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. It is understood that the employee will also perform other reasonable association duties and will be responsible for implementation of the policies, procedures and standards established by the Metropolitan Board, the branch Board of Managers and the Association Leadership. Job descriptions are reviewed periodically and may be revised at the discretion of management.
This job description is not a written or implied contract.
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Title: Benbrook – Aquatics Assistant Swim Coach
Company: YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth
Location: Fort Worth, USA
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