Assistant Swim Team Coach

Responsibilities

• Energetically and enthusiastically interact with all members and their children.
• Lead and motivate swim team members while exercising mature judgment and sound decision-making.
• Apply knowledge of sound competitive swimming skills to implement and teach these skills in a positive, healthy manner.
• Perform assigned coaching responsibilities, which may include practices, recruiting, record-keeping, and scheduling.
• Attend all staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Oversee the conduct of swim team members at meets and other team functions.
• Attend swim meets and swim team functions as agreed upon with the supervisor.
• Maintain effective communication with participants and their parents.
• Follow all DHGC policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency procedures, to ensure a safe environment.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance per company standards.

Requirements

• Knowledge of competitive swimming rules and regulations.
• Strong aquatic background including knowledge in lifeguarding, instructing, and training.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays.
• Ability to attend all practices, swim meets, and functions for the duration of the season (approx. May 1 – August 1).
• Must be able to speak, read, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.

Education and Experience

• Current CPR and First-Aid certification required.
• Swim Instruction certification is encouraged, but not required.
• Previous experience in competitive swimming or coaching preferred.