Responsible for assisting the Coached Aquatics Coordinator, Aquatic Program Specialist and Program Head Coach in the training and coaching for summer swim teams and coached aquatics programs.
Supervision Received: Works under the direct supervision of the Coached Aquatics Coordinator, Aquatics Program Specialist or Program Head Coach.
Supervision Exercised: None.
Examples of Duties: The following examples of duties are intended to be illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive.
Trains and coaches participants under the direction of the Coached Aquatics Coordinator, Aquatics Program Specialist or Program Head Coach.
Ensures a quality program is provided involving teaching stroke work, competition, and personal development.
Adheres to the practice schedule for coaching designed by the Coached Aquatics Coordinator and Aquatics Program Specialist
Attends scheduled meets to include all practice, dual and championship meets for summer swim teams.
Responsible for the safety of participants and coaches while always adhering to policies and procedures.
Performs additional duties as assigned.
Physical and Environmental Standards: Work is performed indoors and outdoors in a busy aquatic environment where noise and interruptions prevail. Ability to safely extricate individuals of varying weight from a pool, with or without assistance, at any given time. Work will also be performed in different types of conditions including, but not limited to, heat, humidity, snow, rain and wind. Must be able to frequently sit, walk, stand, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, reach and lift, push or pull. Must be able to stand/ walk/ rove for extended periods of time, up to 8 hours per shift. Manual dexterity is needed to perform the functions of this position. The ability to talk and hear through face-to-face communication is needed. Vision requirements include near and far acuity. Upper body strength is a requisite to lift/ remove a maximum of 25 pounds unassisted and 100 pounds with assistance.
: Must be a minimum of 15 years of age. Ability to effectively coach and train large numbers of children. Ability to react effectively to all potential mental, physical and stressful situations inherent to the duties of a first responder. Ability to communicate with members, staff and the public in a courteous and effective manner. American Red Cross Community First Aid and Safety certification is preferred. Must pass a drug and background screening. EOE
Benefits for part time employees include Paid Sick Leave, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Discounts (30%) for Programs and Events, Recreation Center Usage, Retirement Plan and Medical Insurance (hours requirement).