Marlin's Assistant Coach

Essential Job Functions

• Assists the Head Coach with instructing participants in the rules, regulations, equipment and techniques of the sport.
• Organizes and directs individual and small group practice activities/exercises as directed by the head coach.
• Affords assessments of swimmer's skills, monitors students during competition and practice and keeps the head coach informed of the athletic performance of participants.
• Aids in determining game strategy.
• Assists the head coach with supervising athletes during practices and competition.
• Follows established procedures in the event of an injury.
• Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards swimmers, officials and spectators.
• Maintains the equipment in orderly condition and assumes responsibility for its security.
• Performs support tasks such as distributing and maintaining eligibility forms, emergency data forms and other related records.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of the rules and regulations of the Town of East Longmeadow and the Pioneer Valley Swim League.
• Knowledge of East Longmeadow Recreation Department programs, facility rules and regulations, and Recreation Department Policies.
• Ability to establish and maintain courteous, effective working relationships with participants, parents, members the public, other town employees and officials.
• Ability to communicate in English clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.

Qualifications

• Previous swim team experience.
• Experience working with children.
• Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Certification (or able to obtain within two months of hire; preferred but not mandatory).
• Safety Training for Swim Coaches Certification (or able to obtain within two months of hire).