What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Swim Team Coach position at River Oaks Country Club?
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River Oaks Country Club is seeking enthusiastic, motivated and qualified coaches to train our athletes during our summer swim team programs. Pre-season training begins on April 1st and the season will run through the end of June.
This position begins as a seasonal part-time role |Compensation is $25.00 per hour | Evening shifts |Competitive benefits| Exceptional employee amenities
Duties and Responsibilities
- Create and implement workouts for athletes that cater to needs of individuals and the group as a whole
- Setting training goals and objectives for teams and individuals
- Give global and individual feedback to athletes
- Lead and motivate participants
- Evaluate participant performance and progress
- Educating swimmers on water safety and life saving principles
- Teaching current and industry leading strokes and techniques
- Ensure the pool or training area is neat and free of hazards
- Respond to emergencies in pool or poolside in tandem with the facility safety team
- Attend all practice and competitions with the team.
- Assist Head Swim coach with any other duties, tasks needed for practices, swim meets and pool operations
Qualifications
- A minimum of 2 years of swim coaching experience or was a swim athlete for 2 years at the high school or collegiate level
- Possess in-depth knowledge of all four strokes (Freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, Butterfly)
- Good knowledge of health and nutrition
- Strong organizational and management skills
- Ability to demonstrate swimming skills
- Ability to work outside in the poolside area up to 95% of the time, exposed to sunlight, wet and humid conditions, and heat occasionally exceeding 100 degrees
- Ability to spend long periods of time standing
Personal Characteristics
- Leads by example and motivates others
- Thoroughly enjoys working with children
- High energy, self-motivated, outgoing personality
- Courteous, tactful, kind and respectful
- Excellent people skills and a friendly, responsible, service-oriented attitude
- Strong communication skills
- Reliable and timely – able to arrive at work on time and remain at the Club for the duration of the shift
The Club and Our Benefits: We offer excellent benefits for full-time positions including: Medical, Dental, Vision; 401(k) Matching & Safe Harbor Contributions; Group/Voluntary Life Insurance; Paid Time Off; Short and Long Term Disability; Annual Christmas Bonus*; Employee Meals*; Complimentary Parking*; Employee Scholarship Program*. (*benefits available to all current employees).
Founded in 1923, River Oaks Country Club is considered among the nation’s premier private clubs and is ranked number 56 of the Top 100 Golf and Country Clubs globally by Platinum Clubs of the World. Situated on 183 acres, the Club has a long-standing reputation of providing members, their families and guests with an exceptional club experience and unparalleled service.
River Oaks Country Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer: River Oaks Country Club grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, genetic information, mental or physical disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Disclaimer: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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