What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Swim Team Coach position at The Boar's Head Resort?
Boar's Head Resort is now accepting applications for seasonal Assistant Swim Team Coaches to join our Sports Club team! As an Assistant Coach, you will be responsible for motivating children ages 5-17 years of age to participate in swim practice and compete on the Swim Team.
Some essential job functions include, but are not limited to:
- Assist in planning practice drills.
- Assist in preparing swim meet line-up.
- Assist in preparing and keeping swimmer records.
- Help to maintain meet entries, swimmer time boards and a list of swimmers who miss each meet.
- Assist in preparing and posting motivational games and challenges on the Swim Team bulletin board.
- Help to prepare swimmers and staff for meets.
- Teach swim classes on an as-needed basis.
- Help new parents at meets by answering questions about what to expect.
- Execute goals for the Swim Team as determined by The Sports Club and Head Swim Team Coach.
In order to be considered, you must meet the following requirements:
Essential
- General knowledge of swimming skills and competition.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with children of all ages.
- Ability to attend all practices, meets and functions.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to help motivate participants.
Desirable
- Strong background in competitive swimming.
- Strong computer skills.
- Previous experience as a swimming coach/teacher.
- Training in water safety (ie. Lifeguard, Basic Water Rescue, etc.)
