What are the responsibilities and job description for the Swim Coach position at City of Calabasas?
Definition:
Under the direct supervision of the Recreation Supervisor, assists in the management and supervision of the general operation of the aquatic's facility, while performing the responsibilities of a swim coach and lifeguard. Essential Job Duties:
The following tasks are essential for this position. Incumbents in this classification may not perform all of these tasks or may perform similar related tasks not listed here.
Knowledge of:
Skill and Ability to:
Training and Experience:
Licenses and Certificates:
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Under the direct supervision of the Recreation Supervisor, assists in the management and supervision of the general operation of the aquatic's facility, while performing the responsibilities of a swim coach and lifeguard. Essential Job Duties:
The following tasks are essential for this position. Incumbents in this classification may not perform all of these tasks or may perform similar related tasks not listed here.
- Designs, organizes, executes and maintain workout programs for both the novice and masters swim programs.
- Maintains attendance and other related operations and financial records, prepares written reports and submits recommendations to the Recreation Supervisor.
- Responds to questions and inquiries from the general public in a professional manner.
- Establishes and maintains effective communication, coordination, and working relationships with City staff and the general public.
- Assists in conducting and participating in various training sessions.
- Communicates with aquatic staff. Including swim school staff, lifeguards and swim instructors.
- Maintains pool grounds and aquatic equipment used during training sessions and events, and assures pool facility is maintained in a neat, clean, and orderly manner.
- Administers First Aid, CPR/AED, or rescuing swimmer(s), completes as needed.
- Enforces pool rules, regulations and standards of safety within City policies and guidelines and in accordance with State health codes and the United States Swimming regulations.
- Completes any/all required report after witnessing or providing assistance/care for any/all situations.
- Oversees the maintenance of pool, including chemical balance, flow/filtration, heater/solar, etc.
- Guards on deck, as needed.
- Performs other related duties, as assigned.
- Incumbent may work irregular schedules including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Knowledge of:
- American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification.
- America Red Cross Swim Coach Certification.
- American Red Cross Water Safety Instruction Certification.
- USA Swim Coach Head Coach certification ADM Age group certification for young swimmers.
- USA Swim Coach Head Coach certification ADM Age group certification senior development swimmers.
Skill and Ability to:
- Provide exceptional customer service.
- Perform physical water test indicating competence of rescuing skills.
- Stay alert and attentive and assert good judgment.
- Remain patient and understanding in dealing with patrons of all ages.
- Maintain open lines of communication.
Training and Experience:
- Three years of previous aquatics experience is required.
- Three years of assisting coaching novice and adult/master swim programs and workouts.
- Experience teaching/instructing swim lessons of all ages and skill levels.
- Aquatic experience and participation in swimming for club, high school, college and/or master programs.
Licenses and Certificates:
- American Red Cross lifeguard current certification is required and to be maintained.
- America Red Cross swim coach current certification is required and to be maintained.
- American Red Cross water safety instruction current certification is required and to be maintained.
- American Red Cross certificates in First Aid, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, and Lifeguarding is to be current certification is required and to be maintained.
- All certificates must be maintained as a condition of employment and all certifications as currently required by USA swimming and the City must be maintained.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Requires ability to stand, stoop, reach, and bend.
- Required mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate.
- Requires ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Requires ability to lift, push, or pull.
- May require water rescues, with First Aid and/or CPR/AED as needed.
- Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
- May be required to use personal vehicle in the course of City employment.
- May be required to work mornings, afternoons, evenings, and/or weekends.
Salary : $22 - $24
