*This is a seasonal/summer position with an anticipated start in May 2025*

Swim Team Assistant Coach

Department: Recreation

Reports To: Head Swim Coach

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes

Safety Sensitive: Yes

Classification: Seasonal; Non-Exempt

Job Level: 3

Driving Status: No

Work Environment: Pool

Summary

Performs direct coaching duties and limited administrative tasks, as assigned by the Swim Team Head Coach.

Essential functions

• Protect the safety and health of all swim team participants.
• Assists with the swim team operations including practice plans and schedule, supervising the swim team participants, follow all Lancaster Summer League rules and procedures.
• Assists with ensuring fair treatment of practice procedures and experiences.

Related functions

• Attends practices and meets for the swim team.
• Attend Lancaster Summer Swim League meetings.
• Assists with ensuring there are sufficient supplies and equipment to conduct swim meets. Make recommendations for any supply or equipment needs.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to demonstrate physical fitness to include frequent light to occasional heavy lifting (up to 30 lbs.) standing, and walking for long periods of time, bending, pushing, and pulling.
• Able to stand, sit and walk for extended periods of time and intermittently.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms, push items overhead, occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Ability to talk, hear, and see.

Competencies

• Ability to communicate township/department policies, rules, and regulations to all that use the facility.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with swimmers, parents, and other coaches.
• Knows and understands emergency procedures.

Skills

Must be able to demonstrate proficiency of swim skills and have a strong foundation in stroke mechanics.

Abilities

Ability to provide leadership, instruction, and motivation for participants.

Required Education and Experience

3 Years competitive swim experience

Preferred Education and Experience

• 1 year Coaching Experience
Red Cross Lifeguard Certification

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.