ROOSEVELT ISLAND SWIM CLUB - Learn to swim Coordinator VACANCY
Roosevelt Island Marlins Swim Club, a not-for-profit, Board-governed organization, is looking for a dynamic, passionate, high quality, learn to swim Coordinator to manage the learn to swim lessons in our program. The club, by nature, is inclusive and diverse and views each swim component of the club equally important, and as a natural continuum whereby swimmers have the opportunity to learn to swim and progress naturally to competitive swimming should they choose.
The Roosevelt Island Marlins Swim Club is in an exciting period of growth and rebuilding. We believe the Learn to swim coordinator plays a pivotal role in managing the learn to swim program to ensure smooth operation of the learn to swim program. Swim programs are developed and designed to offer clear objectives to empower swimmers and staff. We believe a strong learn to swim Coordinator will help us build a strong swimmers and eventually a strong swim team.
The club enjoys the use of the recently renovated six lane pool at Sportspark swimming pool facility on Roosevelt Island, that includes both indoor and outdoor space for dryland training.
The learn to swim reports to the Board of Directors, however he/she needs to work together with the Head coach to ensure smooth operation of the club's swim operations.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible to the Board for overall learn-to-swim operations, standards, and discipline in accordance with Club bylaws. Key advisor to the Board on all matters concerning learn to swim operations.
- Manage the daily operation of the learn to swim program.
- Oversight of all swim operations at the club including regulatory compliance, safety, discipline, ensuring an effective, efficient swim staff roster,
- Serve as a point of contact to all swim instructors in the learn-to-swim program.
- Assist head coach in providing instructor mentorship, training, and development opportunities and be responsible for oversight and standards of all levels of coaching and training groups across the club.
- Ensure that all swim class programs are synchronized to adequately prepare swimmers to successfully advance and transition to each higher level.
- Communicates to all parent and swimmer inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
- Organizing club fund raising activities and volunteers various calendar activities.
- Developing a sense of community, culture and loyalty amongst our membership.
- Create an environment where individual athletes work as a team to promote positive influences, to embrace empathy, to grow confidence, to practice good sportsmanship, to instill hope and courage within each other.
- Conduct monthly staff meetings together with head coach – training, mentorship, evaluation of performance, review any membership feedback, constantly strive to improve.
- Undertake additional duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate will have: * Qualifications: 3+ years of proven experience as learn to swim coordinator of a Metropolitan Swimming and USA Swimming affiliated club;
- Water Safety certification;
- Lifeguard certification;
- ASCA Level 1 certification or above preferred but not essential;
- Clear understanding of youth development stages and mitigation measures for burnout risk.
- Proven experience in leadership, mentoring and uniting coaching/swim staff and creating a strong club culture, standards, and values.
- All certifications must be current and in good standing with USA Swimming or required prior to starting; Solid knowledge of stroke theory and training physiology;
- Clear and concise swim philosophy and proven success coaching, motivating and inspiring swimmers at all levels, from developmental through regional and national level;
- Proven capability to develop talent at all levels.
- Excellent communication skills, demonstrated open-mindedness and ability to develop a positive rapport with swimmers, swim staff, Board of Directors and parents.
- Maturity in conflict resolution, must be a team player and have the ability to support and assist other swim staff.
- Establish and maintain good working relationships with other NY Metro Clubs, USA Swimming and other relevant organizations.
- Experience using Team Unify software and comfort using Google Sheets is a plus.
Requirements. All appropriate and valid Licenses / Certifications / Registrations for USA Swimming, ASCA:
- * Valid background check from USA Swimming and complete the USA Swimming head coaching requirements
- Safety Training for Swim Coaches Certifications
- Red Cross Lifeguard and First Aid
- Red Cross CPR-PR/AED
- Relevant Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not essential
- Must be able to work daily.
- Must be available to work flexible hours on weekday afternoons/evenings and weekends.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour
Expected hours: 12 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
Schedule:
Ability to Commute:
- New York, NY 10044 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- New York, NY 10044: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person