Swim Team Coach/Assistant

Assists swim team head coach with summer recreation swim teams. This position is temporary work during the summer season only, located at one of Boise Parks and Recreation's outdoor facilities. Applicants must be 16 years of age or older.Coaches individual swimmers on various styles and racing techniques. Makes recommendations to swim team head coach for swimmers' needs, meet entries, or other duties. Attends all swim meets including Championship meet. 

Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training
Level of Knowledge:

• Knowledge of competitive swimming skills and techniques.

Abilities:

• Ability to work evenings and weekends;
•  interact with the public and co-workers in a friendly and professional manner; 
• display an attitude of cooperation and work harmoniously with all levels of city employees, the general public, and other organizations; 
• communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance; 
• complete assignments in a timely fashion; 
• understand and comply with all rules, policies, and regulations; 
• maintain prompt and regular attendance; 
• perform all essential and marginal functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor, and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• One year of experience coaching a swim program
• Current Lifeguard Certification.
• American Red Cross First Aid & CPR Certification.

Special Requirements
Applicants must be able to pass:

City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process RegulationDrug Free Workplace: In accordance with the City of Boise Drug Free Workplace Regulation, this position is designated as safety sensitive and is subject to testing requirements including Post Offer Applicant Testing, Random Testing, Reasonable Suspicion, Post - Accident, etc. Applicants will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to hire. Appointment to this position is contingent upon a negative pre-employment drug test.

This position is required to perform emergency medical, lifesaving, and/or fire suppression activities.The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Efforts
The noise level is frequently moderate. Work includes the sensory ability to talk, hear, and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Employees will stand, walk, reach, and grasp. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.

Working Environment
The work environment will include outdoor weather conditions, extreme temperatures, in wet and humid conditions, areas of dust, odors, mist and gases, or other airborne matter. Work includes protected exposure to infectious bacteria, bodily fluids, and chemicals.
This position works: Must work evenings and weekends.

Salary : $15