Swim Coach - Part-time

Position: Swim Coach - Part-time

Summary:

Under the direction of the Aquatics Program Manager, the Swim Coach is responsible for implementing a comprehensive competitive swim team program which includes fostering skill/student-athlete development and creating enjoyable experiences while balancing responsibilities for student-athletes on the swim teams and in their academics/life. The Swim Coach is responsible for mentoring, evaluating, and developing swimmers of all age groups and ability levels. The coach should provide a safe and friendly environment that promotes growth and development of various levels of competitive swim.

Pay: $22-$25/hour

Hours: 10-20 per week based on the needs of the program

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Experience in aquatic programs as a lifeguard, instructor, or swim coach; other coaching experience is acceptable
• Possess current Lifeguard certification-required
• Possess current Water Safety Instructor certification-preferred
• Willing and able to participate in professional development and gain appropriate certification(s)
• Provide documentation of certification(s) to the Aquatics Program Manager.
• Ability to supervise, manage and lead the competitive swim teams program.
• Ability to share general department program knowledge and answer questions or direct them to appropriate department personnel.
• Ability to interact with children of all ages, parents, and school staff.
• Knowledge of progressive age and level-appropriate swim instruction.
• Passion for running a high quality program supportive of all participants and coaches.

Responsibilities:

• Execute age- and ability-appropriate workouts/training programs; and hold effective, well-planned practices for all Wahoo Swim Teams
• Teach techniques, starts, and turns for all 4 competitive swimming strokes.
• Be present for all swim team practices and competitions
• Use appropriate language to accommodate a wide array of ages, backgrounds and ability levels.
• Communicate program information and expectations to participants, parents, and/or community members.
• Communicate pertinent program information or needs to the Program Manager.
• Assist in organizing, tracking, and updating inventory of necessary swim team equipment needs
• Ability to understand the needs of the community as applicable to the swim teams program
• Ability to facilitate conflict resolution and independently solve problems as needed or in consultation with department administrators.
• Serve as point of contact in event of an incident (injury) or emergency (medical, weather, fire, security, etc.).
• Understand and execute emergency action plans for the facility.
• Help to create and ensure a safe program environment which may include program set-up and clean-up and general cleaning of spills, bodily fluids, etc. as the program dictates.
• Work collaboratively with all other district and department personnel.
• Complete and submit all applicable forms, reports, and payroll documentation as directed by immediate supervisor or department administrator.
• Communicate effectively with the Program Manager through phone, email, or text messages.
• Other duties as assigned by the Program Manager

Application Procedure:

Candidates are required to submit an application, to be considered for employment.

Applications are available online at www.wawmrec.com.

The West Allis-West Milwaukee Recreation and Community Services Department does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex or sexual orientation, marital status, handicap, national origin, creed, arrest or conviction record, ancestry, member of military reserve, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. This description has been prepared to assist in properly evaluating various classes of responsibilities, skills, working conditions, etc., present in the classification. It is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and characteristic levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities. Nor is it intended to limit, or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

License/Certification:

• Lifeguard Certification (Required)
• Water Safety Instructor Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• West Allis, WI 53219: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $25