YOUTH HEAD SWIM COACH - Milwaukee Recreation - AQUATICS DEPARTMENT

PROGRAM AREA: Aquatics

JOB TITLE: Youth Head Swim Coach

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-time seasonal

STARTING HOURLY RATE: $19.00

HOURS PER WEEK: 9 - 16

JOB SUMMARY:

Head Swim Coaches are responsible for providing a safe and friendly competitive swim experience for age-group swimmers of all ability levels. Coaches are expected to always maintain a positive and responsible demeanor, and challenge swimmers to reach new goals in the water. The head swim coach will coordinate with assistant swim coaches to promote a sense of teamwork and sportsmanship in efforts applied to competition during both wins and losses.

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Teach stroke techniques for all 4 individual swimming events, including starts, turns, and finishes.
• Use appropriate student language to accommodate a wide array of ages, backgrounds and ability levels.
• Ability to communicate professionally with parents and co-workers.
• Assign reasonable workouts to your swimmers that align with ability levels and promote teamwork.
• Share patron concerns and needs with supervisor or building staff when necessary.
• Maintain a professional appearance by always being in uniform and keeping the facility clean and organized.
• Coordinate volunteers, assistant coaches, and athletes during host swim meets.
• Uphold all MPS and Milwaukee Recreation policies while at away meets.
• Communicate swim meets and events to athletes and their families via a meet calendar.
• Build relationships with swimmers and families.
• Be punctual. Alert building staff if you anticipate being tardy.
• Report to all assigned shifts and be proactive in finding replacements when needed.
• Be an authority figure at your facility and work to create a safe and fun environment for others.
• Be prepared for each practice and swim meet you run during a scheduled session.
• Enforce all pool rules in a consistent and fair manner.
• Maintain current certification in American Red Cross Lifeguard certification.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Hold current American Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches certification or Lifeguard certification.
• Certification in CPR/AED recommended.
• Able to meet the scheduling needs for this position
• Access to reliable transportation

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Swim team experience and several years of coaching experience.
• Experience leading youth through group interval training.
• Experience coordinating and hosting youth swim meets.
• Experience providing high quality interval training for advanced competitive swim athletes.
• Previous or current experience as a lifeguard or swim instructor.
• Experience using meet technology; Colorado Timing System.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Possess swimming ability that may be used for demonstration to your students.
• Ability to communicate well with patrons and co-workers.
• Ability to work with a wide range of athletes based on age and ability.
• Possess knowledge relating to head injury and concussion prevention.
• Ability to remain calm and professional during emergency situations.
• Maintain professionalism while on duty.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Contributes as a team member to a recreational atmosphere which is friendly, cooperative, efficient and professional