What are the responsibilities and job description for the Swim Coach position at Siegel JCC?
Responsibilities:
- Teach swimming skills directly to at least one group of swimmers.
- Arrive prepared to all sessions.
- Maintain a positive and friendly environment with encouragement, goal-setting, and positive reinforcement.
- Assist in swim meet organization and preparation.
- Attend meets as needed.
- Assist in supervising athletes at meets.
- Attend team functions and meetings when necessary.
- Provide excellent customer service and maintain positive communications between coaches and swim team parents as appropriate.
- Ensure the safety of all participants.
- Recognize and respond effectively in emergencies in accordance with facility emergency action plans.
- Enforce all facility policies, rules, and regulations.
- Complete all additional duties as assigned by supervisor
Requirements:
- Experience coaching, coaching competitive swimming, and/or teaching swim lessons.
- USA Coaching certifications and/or American Red Cross WSI certification preferred.
- Certification in Lifeguarding/CPR/AED/First Aid through the American Red Cross or Ellis & Associates preferred.
- Thorough knowledge of stroke mechanics.
- Ability to teach competitive swimming to a wide variety of age groups and skill levels.
- Must be able to take initiative to solve problems and willing to seek assistance in solving problems.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with children of all ages and their parents.
- Must be able to work as a team and manage conflict situations.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $16.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Experience:
- Coaching: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Lifeguarding Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17