Description

Under the direction of the Assistant Head Swim Coach and Aquatics Director, responsible to run the day-to-day operations of the swim team and all swim team functions, including practices, meets, pep rallies, meet sheet preparation and skits (primarily will be assisting with the day-to-day operations of the Development program)

•  Supervise young swimmers on a daily basis
•  Conduct regular practices
•  Organize team for swim meets and get them prepared to swim
•  Attend all practices, meets, pep rallies and any other swim team function, informing supervisor of any conflicts
•  Attend Meet the Coaches night
•  Organize swimmers at swim meets and get them prepared to swim (should get the swimmers from your lane prepared for all races)
•  Ensure communication between coaches, swimmers and parents
•  Uphold the philosophy of the swim team
•  Lead and motivate young swimmers to be the best they can be
•  Participate in opening swim team meeting
•  Participate in developing skit themes for each meet and with the production of weekly skits at meets and pep rallies
•  Participate in decorating houses for champs
•  Participate with daily ideas and spirit
•  Stay enthusiastic with young swimmers at all times and have fun working with the youngest group on our team
•  Keep records on each swimmer and update record boards appropriately
•  Maintain cleanliness and organization of the facilities, especially the Coach’s office and other storage areas; ensure set-up and break-down of the pool for practices and meets
•  Abide by the current Bylaws of the CCSDA, Bylaws and Rules & Customs of WGCC
•  Teach private lessons to any and all members of the swim team on a daily basis, especially developmental swimmers
•  Other duties as assigned

Requirements

•  At least 16 years of age
•  Experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
•  Must have current Red Cross Lifeguard, First Aid and CPR certifications
•  Or any similar combination of education and experience
•  Excellent supervision skills for swimmers of all ages (especially children)
•  Knowledge of swim meet operations
•  Basic knowledge of strokes and swimming techniques
•  Experience as a swimmer and swim instructor (especially children)
•  Experience with learning to swim programs or water safety instruction
•  Excellent mathematics skills
•  Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills to a wide variety of constituents, including both swimmers and parents (children and adults)
•  Demonstrated organization and coordination skills and ability to meet deadlines and multi-task
•  Ability to maintain quality and safety standards and coordinate quality assurance programs in areas of responsibility
•  Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations
•  Excellent interpersonal/relationship-building skills
•  Proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service

Physical Demands and Work Environment

•  Must be able to sit, stand, walk, squat, kneel, reach, bend, stoop, twist, climb, clean, walk on rough ground and lift up to 20 pounds
•  Must be able to dial, collate, file, open/close, sort, stamp, staple, fold/unfold and insert/remove
•  Must be able to handle hot and cold interior and exterior conditions (sometimes hot and wet environment) and exposure to dust, fumes or gases
•  Must be able to work in close proximity to moving machinery
•  Independent mobility