Masters Swim Coach

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Recreation Manager, this position is responsible for instructing program participants in proper development of competitive strokes and skills. The job may require shifts ranging from morning, afternoon, and weekends.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist the Recreation Manager in the administration of a comprehensive swimming program by providing a quality competitive environment to train and motivate athletes in the sport of swimming.
• Instruct swim team participants on swimming stroke techniques, race and practice strategy, and physical training regimens.
• Develop a single and season-long practice and competition plan.
• Plan, direct, and supervise practices; create varied workouts and be able to teach correct competitive strokes using various swimming techniques, drills, and games.
• Develop team motivation.
• May provide in-water coaching when deemed necessary and appropriate.
• Aid adult swimmers of all levels to improve their swimming skills and meet their personal goals.
• Provide a safe learning environment by educating the participants in safe practices and ensuring all equipment is available, set up, and functioning properly.
• Provide a positive environment, welcome members, answer questions, and mentor potential new members.
• Attend and encourage participation for all home and away swim meets.
• Dispense all program information and provide updates to participants.
• Prevent accidents through the enforcement of policies and rules governing the conduct of swimming pool patrons; monitor activities in the facilities for individuals who may need assistance or guidance.
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Deal with difficult, uncomfortable, and elevated situations in a professional manner.
• Enter the water to assist people in distress if needed; notify aquatics staff of emergencies.
• Adhere to facility emergency procedures by analyzing and correcting facility hazards.
• Attend work on a regular, reliable, and punctual basis; subs for co-workers when available; is responsible for securing substitutes for shifts unable to work.
• Communicate with other Masters coaches through email regarding team matters and scheduling.
• Provides outstanding customer service and provides information for cross training opportunities with other District programs.
• Facilitates social opportunities for class/team participants.
• Facilitates opportunities for swimmers to compete in triathlons and other competitive venues.
• Communicate participant's needs, requests, and suggestions to the Aquatics Management Team.
• Provide work ethic that promotes the highest degree of professionalism and fosters good working relationships with co-workers and managers.
• Attends staff meetings and other training as required.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Must be 19 years old.
• Advanced knowledge of fitness, swimming, and nutrition.
• Ability to clearly communicate with large groups or individuals in a pool setting.
• Ability to set group and individual fitness goals and provide means and motivation to achieve them.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with participants.
• Ability to recognize and respond to emergency situations.
• Must possess general knowledge of competitive swimming equipment such as: pace clocks, lane ropes, kick boards, pull buoys, hand paddles, fins, snorkels, bungee cords, and timing devices.
• Six (6) years of competitive swimming in an organized program.
• Lifeguard/CPR/First-Aid Certification preferred. Or must obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Preferred: One (1) year of previous masters coaching experience.
• H.S. Diploma or equivalent.