Description

The Lakota Family YMCA is seeking a passionate and motivated individual to step into the role of Head Coach to lead our growing swim team program. The ideal candidate will possess a strong, fundamental knowledge of stroke technique and physical conditioning, as well as the ability to positively motivate swim team participants using an understanding of individual swimmers’ strengths and goals. The Lakota YMCA Stingrays comprises a recreational summer team and year-round competitive team. Our program caters to a wide variety of swimmers of varying abilities, ranging in age from 5-18, with approximately 125 participants currently enrolled in the program. The Head Coach position is a full-time position, requiring mornings, nights, and weekends, and involves planning and overseeing practices, recruiting/hiring assistant coaching staff, and a variety of administrative tasks. 

Requirements

Have a passion for coaching and developing athletes of all skill and age levels 
Possess fundamental knowledge of competitive swim-stroke technique  
Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills
Demonstrate an ability to lead and work well with others
Possess thorough understanding, application, and enforcement of YMCA and USA-Swimming rules, policies, and procedures
Demonstrate excellent customer service and decision-making skills