Qualifications, Skills and Abilities / Position Requirements: • Strong leadership skills and the ability to effectively discipline, counsel, and evaluate job performance• This position must ensure that all members have the opportunity to participate in high quality, mission driven programs in a safe aquatic environment• Computer literate; working knowledge of Microsoft Office, e-mail and Internet• Ability to work independently and utilize initiative, ability to be organized and to meet deadlines• Good judgment and solid decision making skills; strong oral and written communication skills; excellent customer service skills; and an attitude of professionalism and respect• Ability to interact well with all levels of members, parents, staff, management, and YMCA Board of Directors• Ability to handle occasional stressful conditions, react calmly in emergency situations, and work irregular hours• Sensitivity to, understanding, and support of the YMCA mission and core values of caring, respect, honesty, and responsibility• Coaching skills should include stroke analysis, familiarity with current coaching trends, use of video, dry land training and swimmer motivation. • The Swim Coach will help the Aquatics Director to implement new competitive aquatics programs and be responsible for all participant recruitment, retention, program carryout and administrative tasks associated with programs • The Swim Coach will help the Aquatics Director provide member services and promote the swim team program; communicate as necessary with parents and other coaches regarding assignments, swimmer progress, and upcoming events• The Swim Coach will help the Aquatics Director in the development of the feeder program and recruitment strategy to ensure continuous growth of team• The Swim Coach attend swim meets as scheduled and assist with preparation of all special events relating to swim team• All swim coaches must be able to teach Private Competitive Lessons through the YMCA.