Assistant Swim Coach-JCC

The Baltimore Jewish Community Center (JCC), founded in 1854, is an organization of vitality and diversity. Inspired by Jewish values, the JCC is committed to enhancing the general welfare of the total community, promoting and strengthening Jewish life and values. We pride ourselves on our inclusive and welcoming workplace, celebrating the diversity of our employees in a supportive environment where everyone is treated with appreciation and respect.

About the role

Under the direction of the Head Swim Coach, the Assistant Swim Coach assists in developing, organizing, and implementing the JCC Swim Team.

Responsibilities

• Provides competitive swimming instruction to swim team members in Novice to Age group swimming groups.
• Organizes and conducts team workouts.
• Works effectively with other coaches as assigned.
• Provides motivation, support, and guidance.
• Works hand in hand with the Head Coach.
• Attends swim meets and swim team functions agreed upon with the Head Coach.

Requirements

• 18 years or older.
• Current American Red Cross First Aid Certification.
• Current American Red Cross Community CPR certification, or equivalent.
• One year or more of swim team experience preferred.
• USA Coaching Certification Preferred.
• Ability to teach proper competitive swimming techniques.
• Demonstrates knowledge of sound competitive swimming skills, and the ability to implement and teach these skills in a positive, healthy manner.
• Knowledge of basic exercise.
• Knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability) preferred.

Work Environment

The work environment is usually fast-paced. This job requires high energy and interaction with swimmers and their parents, other agency staff, and members.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear.
• Often required to stand.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.