What are the responsibilities and job description for the Swim Coach position at City of Lafayette?
General Summary
Responsible for the overall supervision and planning of swim team participants. As well as conduct team practice sessions and meets.
Must be a minimum of 18 years of age to apply.
Essential Functions
The following duties are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive:
- Assist in running swim team practice workouts, set up meets; may act as Head Coach when required.
- Provide feedback to parents regarding swim stroke development and swimmer's general progress; ensures safety regulations and procedures are followed.
- Also performs related work as required and assigned.
Typical Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE: Demonstrated working knowledge of all skills and techniques related to swim stroke refinement and a comprehensive knowledge of swim team organization, league rules and requirements, competition workouts.
SKILL: Demonstrated skill in operation of equipment necessary to perform the functions of the job.
ABILITY: Strive for excellence without winning being the priority; work tactfully with parents; motivate students in a positive way; communicate effectively with the general public and co-workers; make quick decisions; follow and enforce established rules and regulations; work flexible hours that include M-F 6:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. and Saturday mornings. Additional hours maybe assigned for organized team activities, parent meetings, private lessons or stroke clinics.
EXPERIENCE: Previous experience in competition swimming preferred, or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
PREFERRED: Knowledge and prior experience using RecTrac, being a Team Manager, and being a Meet Manager.
Special Requirements
- American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, CPR/AED and First Aid Certifications within two (2) weeks from date of hire.
- Must be a minimum of 18 years of age to apply.
