Head Swim Coach

Position:
The Head Coach of the Lake Monsters Swim Team will be focused on supporting the mission of the Lake Monsters Swim Team and Mission Valley Aquatics. The mission is to create a sustainable, year-round, family-oriented, USA Swimming competitive swim team program at the Mission Valley Aquatic Center. This is a part time non-exempt position. Hours will vary depending on time of year and other seasonal commitments. The primary responsibility will be to guide swim-team participants through practices and meets and direct the other swim team staff accordingly. The position reports to the Executive Director of Mission Valley Aquatics.

Essential Functions:

• Create an energetic, fun and safe environment for swimmers and families
• Hold between 220 and 230 practices per year with an expected duration of 2 hours of practice/day. Employee is expected to hold practices each day, Monday through Friday throughout the year, except on holidays, according to the season schedule and the holiday schedule for MVA.

• Work with the Executive Director to schedule practice times and swim meets

• Supervise swimmers during practice ensuring swimmer safety

• Explain and enforce swim team policies and procedures

• Design and communicate workouts with assistant coach to maintain curriculum consistency

• Manage all USA Swimming and Montana Swimming annual registrations and swim meet entries with attendance at an estimated 12-15 meets per year

• Communicate regularly with parents about swimmer progress and requirements for success

• Provide regular feedback about swim team operations to Executive Director

• Using an approved system, maintain team record keeping (Team Unify software or comparable system)

• Participate in community outreach and fundraising events to promote the Swim Team and Mission Valley Aquatics – determined by the Executive Director and Board of Directors

• Will attend Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) meetings as necessary and communicate effectively with swim team parent representatives.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must know how to swim all 4 competitive strokes and meet all USA Swimming Coach Education Requirements

• American Swim Coaches Association Level 3 or higher preferred

• Thorough knowledge of age group and USA Swimming and Montana Swimming organizations and policies

• Required skills include Colorado Timing System 6; all meet-related electronic timing and setup

• Team Unify web-based team management software knowledge

• USA Swimming Deck Pass

• Ability to effectively communicate with and maintain working relationships with facility employees, the general public and the Board of Directors

• CPR, AED, Basic First Aid certification or willingness to obtain

• Red Cross Lifeguard training and certification

• Ability to swim and demonstrate stroke techniques.

• Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques.

• Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs.

The successful employee will be reimbursed for travel to and from meets, including mileage, per diem and lodging. Reimbursements will be made according to the Montana State Wage and Hour Standard Travel reimbursement rates.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.34 - $23.04 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 25 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• After school
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed
• Year round work

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $23