Salary : $16.00 Hourly
Location : 3636 Municipal Drive, McHenry
Job Type : Part-Time
Job Number : 00098
Department : Parks & Recreation Department
Division : Athletics & Aquatics
Opening Date : 08 / 07 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
Position Overview :
Develop and educate the McHenry Marlins Aquatics Swim Team for youth ages 6 - 18 years old. Nurture the development and swim mechanics in participants while providing a safe and controlled environment. Coach is responsible for conduction practices, motivating students, representing the team at meets, and instructing student athletes in game strategies and techniques. They play an integral role in the development of building strong character values in youth. The staff always is a representative of the philosophy, mission, and goal of the City of McHenry and its parks and recreation department. Staff must strive to work cooperatively with the Aquatics Supervisor and fellow employees to achieve the goals and objectives of the City of McHenry Parks & Recreation department.
Job Duties
DECISION MAKING AND JUDGEMENT
- Organize and directs small group practice activities / exercises as directed by the head coach
- Assesses swimmer's skills, monitors students during competition and practice, and keeps the head coach informed of the athletic performance of students
- Ability to handle and resolve conflicts between participants
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with program participants and parents
- Be responsible for maintaining order and discipline within assigned group
- Be prepared to discuss with a parent any experience a child has during program
- Supervise volunteers while they are working, assist other staff, and follow / enforce policies set forth by supervisor
ADMINISTRATIVE
Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards students, officials, and spectatorsWill be at your program area and set up 15 minutes prior to start of scheduled activitiesKeep program areas clean, neat, and organized to optimize customer satisfactionDistributes equipment, supplies, and uniforms to students as directed by head coachMaintain inventories and report any equipment problems or needs to the head coachReport any incidents to the head coachAssists head coach with submitting a list of award winners at end of the season and providing constructive feedback to help improve overall value of programAbility to attend regular scheduled program events, trainings and additional meetings as neededPerform support tasks such as distributing and maintaining eligibility forms, emergency data, and other recordsSubmit attendance rosters, timesheets, and evaluations to head coach in a timely mannerNo outside or private training may occur with program participants that is not at our authorized facility and operated directly through the McHenry Parks & Recreation department.SUPERVISION
Maintains order and safety in swimming areasAlways assists in enforcing club and pool policiesKeep accurate count of children in program and at competitionsAccountable for set-up and take-down of equipment for practices, meets, and swim team eventsModels nondiscriminatory practices in all activitiesPHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to swim or demonstrate the competitive strokes of front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterflyUnderstanding of competitive swimming terminology and ability to explain to coaches and parentsAbility to multi-task and handle high pressure situations in loud environmentsMust be motivated and able to implement oral and written instructionsMust be able to communicate respectfully and effectively with supervisor, co-workers, parents, and children ages 6-18Must be physically able to lift a child (if necessary)Must be able to lift 50 poundsMust be able to evaluate situations and make decisions within established policies and standardsRequires frequent lifting and moving of equipment and suppliesMust be able to participate in activitiesKnowledge and physical ability to respond in emergency situationsCandidate must be energetic, outgoing, and interested in being a positive role model to young childrenCandidate must possess strong oral and interpersonal communication skillsCandidate must possess ability to be flexible and adjust to changing work environmentCandidate must possess creativity, initiative, and willingness to learn and implement new ideasCandidate must be trained and certified in First Aid and CPRACCURACY
Requires accurate record keeping for programsPARTICIPANT SAFETY
Review and understand all emergency drills and be prepared to implement themRequires considerable attention and alertness to safety hazardsMust be able to take on a leadership role in matters of safetyPRINCIPLE ACTIVITIES :
Fill in at various positions when there are personnel shortages, vacations, or special projectsOther related duties as assigned and perform all duties in a respectful and responsible mannerMaintains necessary recordsAdheres to all policies and proceduresQualifications
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS (SPECIALIZED, TECHNICAL, OR PRACTICAL)
Must be 18 years of age or olderMust be an example of good moral behaviorMust have previous experience with a swim teamFirst Aid, CPR, and AED certification current or obtained before seasonDesire to work with children and parents on a daily basisCurrent lifeguard certification, USA swimming certification, and Red Cross Safety Training for Coaches or ability to obtain within first month of employmentAt least 2 years experience with a competitive swim team in a volunteer, coach, or participant aspectPrefer one or more years of college in a related field (i.e. recreation, child development, sports management, physical education, etc.)Willingness to project the City of McHenry image by personal adherence to all policiesDemonstrate the ability to interpret and administer all policies, established by the City of McHenry Parks & Recreation department, to all employees and volunteers you may come in contact withThe City of McHenry is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.
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