Summer Swim Coordinator

About the Organization

Horizons St. Louis in Kirkwood is a community-centered education program supporting students from the Kirkwood area. Horizons builds long-term partnerships with students, families, communities, and schools to create experiences outside of school that inspire the joy of learning. Horizons St. Louis in Kirkwood operates a proven model and is part of an affiliated network with over 70 Horizons sites serving students across the country.

The main component of Horizons is a six-week summer program located on the campus of Keysor Elementary School in Kirkwood, where students participate in academic activities focusing on literacy, math and STEAM project-based learning. Students also participate in swimming instruction, recreational activities and enrichment experiences. The goal of Horizons is to offer kids learning opportunities that stop the “summer slide” and help close the achievement gap. Horizons’ students gain an average of 5-12 weeks of grade level equivalence in reading and math skills each summer. New skills learned at Horizons translate into school-year confidence, positive attitudes and student success.

In addition to Horizons’ academic and enrichment experiences, through the Marie Kelly Memorial Swim Program, Horizons offers all students 3 hours of swim instruction each week at the Walker Natatorium on the campus of Kirkwood High School. Swim instruction is a key component of the Horizons program and among the highlights for Horizons participants.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Horizons St. Louis in Kirkwood strives to create an inclusive, affirming, and welcoming environment that allows all team members to thrive. As an organization whose central purpose is to mitigate inequities in education, Horizons is strongly committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in all forms, and we strongly denounce racism, sexism, and discrimination of any kind. Focus on DEI is central to Horizons National and our National Network, which actively engages in diverse and inclusive partnerships; representative councils and working groups; provides robust professional development opportunities; evaluates internal and external communications with an asset-based lens; and facilitates conversations across different communities to ensure that all Horizons voices are heard and represented.

About the Position

The Horizons Swim Coordinator is responsible for the overall success of the swim program. The Swim Coordinator must be a professional, caring individual with the ability to assist in the implementation of strategies to engage students in active learning. A successful Swim Coordinator is highly adaptable and able to address any arising situation with ease and confidence and will enjoy working as a team player to help fulfill the Horizons mission.

Qualifications/Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Lifeguard certification
• CPR/AED certification
• Demonstrated experience in teaching swim skills and leading a swim program
• Relationship and Team-Building skills

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver an effective swim program for students in kindergarten through 8th grade with varying degrees of ability, with an emphasis on safety and development of swim skills
• Maintain and report data reflecting student swim levels and swim progress
• Schedule and supervise swim staff
• Manage time entry and reporting for all swim staff
• Work with Kirkwood School District regarding access, use and maintenance of the Walker Natatorium
• Ensure safety of all students during lessons
• Organize and deliver a swim showcase program for parents and community members
• Report any incidents or unsafe situations/conditions
• Prepare data that reflects swim performance of all swimmers for the six-week program and submit to Horizons’ Executive Director
• Act in a professional manner at all times
• Complete additional duties as assigned by Horizons

Hours

• Swim Coordinator is expected to work on-site at the Walker Natatorium on the campus of Kirkwood High School, Tuesday through Thursday from 8:30am-4:00pm during the Horizons 6-week program which runs from June 9, 2025 to July 18, 2025, with days off on June 19 and July 4.
• Swim Coordinator is also expected to attend the following:

- Virtual Training June 4, 2025 (4:45pm-7:15pm)
- Site Set Up Training/Team Building June 5, 2025 (9:00am-3:30pm)
- Training/Team Building June 6, 2025 (9:00am-3:00pm)
- Family Night July 17, 2025 (6:00pm-7:30pm)
- Program Debrief July 18, 2025 (Time slots will vary)
- Site Clean Up July 18, 2025 (3:00pm-5:00pm)
-Attend 1 Year-Round Event (e.g., SPROG Week, October 2025; Kickoff, January 29, 2025; Parent Meeting, TBD)

Job Type: Seasonal

Pay: $3,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Kirkwood, MO 63122: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $3,000