Swim Coach

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Job Summary

The Head Swim Coach oversees the Club’s swim program by developing and implementing training programs, coaching swimmers of all ages and skill levels, and fostering a positive and competitive team environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the hands-on skill development of all swim team participants.
• Assists in organizing home swim/dive meets, including but not limited to meet prep work, assisting individual swimmers, and post-race ribbon distribution.
• Assists in the day-to-day running of the swim team.
• Motivates swimmers to achieve individual goals and promotes team spirit.
• May teach private, semi-private, and group swim lessons to youth.
• Creates a great team environment for members of swim team and parents.
• Conducts daily training and coaching for members of the swim team.
• Develops a calendar of events with goals and objectives that are measurable for participants.
• Coaches and attends all swim meets.
• Organizes and schedules private swim lessons with parents.
• Ensures registration of members and pool charges for lessons and activities are logged.
• Maintains and creates communication and communication pieces with members and managers about the swim/dive team, pool activities and special events.
• Enforces Club rules of safety and conduct.
• Maintains flexibility to take on new and different tasks as directed by the Director of Services.
• Attends staff meetings.
• Follows CCM mission and values, including providing the best quality service possible. “Service with a Smile” is a key element in providing a positive experience.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of water rescue methods.
• Knowledge of lifeguarding and first-aid practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of swimming pool operations to include sanitation, maintenance, and safety.
• Must have the ability to interact with pool patrons courteously and firmly.
• Ability and skill in carrying out water rescues.
• Must be able to properly use all equipment and safety devices for the pool.
• Must be available for emergency and scheduled work requirements on evenings, weekends, or holidays.
• Must be available to work flexible shifts.
• Must be a team player, willing to cover or trade shifts when necessary.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments.
• Ability to work with others.

Education and Experience:

• Participant or previous participation in competitive swim competitions; or two years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CPR, AED, Lifeguard, and First Aid certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift, push or pull up to 30 lbs., with or without accommodation.
• Requires long periods of time standing, frequent bending in the sun and water contact.