Aquatic Center Swim Team Coach

JOB DESCRIPTION: Swim Team Coach

EXEMPT: No

COMPENSATION CLASS: Seasonal

DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation

REPORTS TO: Head Swim Team Coach and Aquatic Center Coordinators

JOB SUMMARY:

Working under the direction of the Head Swim Team Coach, the assistant Swim Team Coach will be responsible for coaching the Lincolnwood Lightning swim team at the Proesel Park Family Aquatic Center.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist with organization, instruction, and supervision swim team practices
• Assist with organization, supervision, and administration of home meets
• Assist with maintenance of necessary records for practice and meets
• Responsibility for the safety and conduct of team members at practices, meets, and other swim team events
• Maintain regular and open communication with the Head Swim Team Coach
• Attend meet preparation meetings and parent orientation as assigned by the Head Swim Team Coach
• Accompany and assist with planning end of season waterpark trip
• Be familiar with the safe operation of any equipment necessary in accomplishing required tasks
• Be aware of emergency action plans and be prepared to perform assigned role at all times
• Wear proper uniform while on duty
• Comply with all Village policies, protocols, and procedures
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires the following.

• Must be able to successfully complete American Red Cross Community First Aid and Safety
• Previous experience as a coach or member of a competitive swim team preferred

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to properly fill out incident and accident reports as well be able to communicate in an emergency situation.

REASONING ABILITIES:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Understanding of the principles, practices, and objectives of Parks and Recreation administration and of the Proesel Park Family Aquatic Center
• Ability to prioritize duties and complete tasks within allotted hours
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Ability to communicate with the public tactfully and courteously
• Commitment to promoting the positive image of Village of Lincolnwood
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
• Ability to maintain efficient and effective communication with supervisor and subordinates
• Skill in the application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical skills evaluation as stipulated by the department
• Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions
• Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is often required to walk, sit, stand, reach with hand and arms, talk, and hear. The employee will frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Employee must be able to sit or stand for an extended period of time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment varies between moderate and high. Frequent exposure to natural and seasonal weather conditions as well as insects while guarding the pool and completing job duties.

SAFETY:
All employees are expected, as a condition of employment, to adopt the concept that the safe way to perform a task is the most efficient and the only acceptable way to perform it. Safety adherence of performance will be considered an important measure of employee performance evaluation. As such, the employee must:

• Comply with established safe work rules and the special instructions of the supervisor
• Report all accidents and injuries immediately and cooperate in all accident and injury investigations, supplying supervisors with full and complete information
• Submit recommendations for safety and efficiency, as well as report defective equipment and unsafe conditions
• Know their exact duties in case of fire or catastrophe
• Use safety equipment provided for personal use in performing daily work assignments
• Only operate equipment trained and authorized to operate
• Provide public protection from unsafe conditions and hazards resulting from municipal work operations
• Participate in special safety activities, as designated, such as Safety Committees, Job Safety Analysis, special training, etc.