What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Swim Team Coach position at Itasca Country Club?
Description:
The swim coach at Itasca Country Club is responsible for assisting with training sessions, competitive strategies, and swimmer development. The coach also plays a key role in fostering a sense of community and team spirit among members, while focusing on improving swimmers' techniques and competitive performance. The Country Club floats between a competitive and recreational atmosphere. The coach we are looking for can excel at both of those atmospheres.
Success Profile:
- Swimming Knowledge: Understanding of stroke mechanics and competitive strategies to enhance swimmers' performance.
- Coaching Techniques: Ability to tailor coaching methods to individual swimmers' needs, from beginners to competitive athletes, focusing on technique, conditioning, and mental preparation.
- Safety and Compliance: Ensuring all practices and meets adhere to safety regulations and health standards.
- Program Growth: Measurable growth in team size, skill level, and overall participation in club activities.
Accountability:
- Swimmer development & performance
- Safety & compliance
- Team culture & communication
- Program management
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Swimming Background: Preferably a background as a competitive swimmer or has vast swim lessons in your background.
- Willingness to commit to the time demands of the role, which can include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and travel for competitions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability and desire to interact professionally with customers, staff and colleagues
- Team player with a positive attitude who will present a positive image of the Club
- Proactively and effectively diagnoses, prioritizes and solves issues
Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evenings as needed
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17
