What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coached Aquatic Program Head Swim Coach I position at Highlands Ranch Community Assoc?
JOB TITLE: Coached Aquatic Program Head Swim Coach I FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
General Statement of Duties: Responsible for the training and operation of specific programs for the Coached Aquatics and Summer Swim programs.
Supervision Received: Works under the direct supervision of the Coached Aquatics Coordinator and Aquatics Program Specialist.
Supervision Exercised: None.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Examples of Duties:
The following examples of duties are intended to be illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive.
- Assists in training, scheduling, and directing Coached Aquatic Staff I & II.
- Responsible for all aspects of program including lesson plans, staffing, participants progression and interaction with parents.
- Ensures program adheres to the highest standards of quality and provides all participants with a fair and valuable experience.
- Responsible for the safety of participants and coaches while always adhering to policies and procedures.
- Establishes a balance between the competitive and recreational aspects of all Coached Aquatics and Summer Swim Programs.
- Extensive interaction with parents involved in the Summer Swim program.
- Participates in the mission of the organization of Enhancing property values and creating quality of life through recreation, community events, and leadership.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
Physical and Environmental Standards:
Work is performed indoors and outdoors in a busy aquatic environment where noise and interruptions prevail. Ability to safely extricate individuals of varying weight from a pool, with or without assistance, at any given time. Work will also be performed in different types of conditions including, but not limited to, heat, sun, humidity, snow, rain and wind. Must be able to frequently sit, walk, stand, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, reach and lift, push or pull. Must be able to stand/ walk/ rove for extended periods of time, up to 8 hours per shift. Manual dexterity is needed to perform the functions of this position. The ability to talk and hear through face-to-face communication is needed. Vision requirements include near and far acuity. Upper body strength is a requisite to lift/ remove a maximum of 25 pounds unassisted and 100 pounds with assistance.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Ability to teach and demonstrate all four competitive swim strokes (butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle), block starts, and legal racing turns. Ability to effectively coach and train large numbers of children or adults. Ability to react effectively to all potential mental, physical and stressful situations inherent to the duties of a first responder. Ability to communicate with members, staff and the public in a courteous and effective manner. American Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches certification is preferred.
Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening.
Benefits:
Benefits for part time employees include Paid Sick Leave, EAP (Employee Assistance Program), Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts (30%) for Programs and Events, Referral Program, Recreation Center usage, 401k plus company match and Health Insurance, Telehealth and Flex Plans after one year if the minimum hours requirement is determined.
Education:
High school graduate.
Experience:
Previous competitive swimming experience, at least one year as a certified swim lesson instructor, and two years swim coach experience preferred.
Application Submittal Deadline:
EOE
