Parks Swim Team Assistant Coach

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Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Work is primarily purpose of the assistant swim team coach is to provide safety and customer service to the swim team, teach the competitive swim strokes and the skills necessary to increase proficiency in performing each stroke, assist the head coach in all duties assigned, help plan team events, and help prepare for run swim meets. Work is performed at one of the Guilford County Parks.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Work is primarily purpose of the assistant swim team coach is to provide safety and customer service to the swim team, teach the competitive swim strokes and the skills necessary to increase proficiency in performing each stroke, assist the head coach in all duties assigned, help plan team events. Public contact is described as greeting public as they enter facility, and assisting them with various customer service needs. Work is performed under regular supervision by the Swim Team Head Coach and progress is checked through review of reports.

Examples of Duties

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Duties & Tasks

• Coach swim team members during practices and swim meets.
• Provide customer service for participants by answering questions, assisting with meet participation forms, communicating expectations and important information about the team.
• Prepares entries for swim meets using specialized meet manager software, and facilitates the running of swim meets.
• Performs related duties as required.

• Knowledge of the 4 competitive swim strokes and how to teach them.
• Knowledge of stroke components and skills necessary to perform each component.
• Knowledge of swim team goals, expectations, calendar of events, and program structure.
• Knowledge of team manager and meet manager software.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to use basic computer software for preparing meet entries, running swim meets, and communicating with participants via email.
• Ability to demonstrate swimming and diving skills.
• Ability to perform all competitive swim strokes.
• Ability to use team and meet manager.
• Ability to multi-task to juggle multiple swimmers at a time as well as answer parents' questions.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

High school graduation, experience in coaching a swim team and a valid driver's license is required. Preferred: Coaching certification or Red Cross (WSI) and experience working with youth and their parents.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions and Physical Demands of Work

Work is primarily outside in uncontrolled climates with exposure to natural elements and high temperatures or hazardous conditions depending on where the employee is needed to work. Work is described as standing: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform preparing and analyzing data and figures, accounting, transcription, and data entry at computer terminal.

May Require Driving
This position may require driving for this position whether driving a County owned or personal vehicle to conduct county business such as but not limited to attending conferences, meetings, or any other county related functions. Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified for valid driver's license and that the driving record is compatible with the county's driving criteria.
If a personal vehicle is operated for county business proper insurance is maintained as per Guilford County's vehicle use policy.

Special Note

This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions, and recommended job requirements. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job description with a physical abilities checklist which can be reviewed before initiating a selection process. They can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legal and defensible personnel decisions.

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