Swimming Jobs

Assistant Swim Team Coach at the Bay Club Panthers

Location: 200 Redwood Shores Parkway, Redwood City, CA, USA

with The Bay Club Panthers

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Aquatics Director, the Assistant Swim Team Coach is responsible for providing coaching for swim team and stroke school; maintaining a safe and effective learning environment while focusing on the fulfillment of clients’ swimming goals; achieving personal revenue goals; and providing the best customer service and hospitality to members and guests.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provide coaching for swim team and stroke school; provide specific and corrective feedback to each child at each session
• Design and deliver effective, consistent, and rewarding sessions and workouts
• Provide feedback to help parents decide which program is best for their child and client retention
• Maintain accurate, current records on all clients’ progress
• Follow swim school progression guidelines
• Recruit new swimmers to join swim team and stroke school programs
• Enforce all pool rules and aquatics center and club policies
• Maintain a consistent work schedule; arrive punctually for sessions
• Provide excellent communication with the parents of swimmers as well as all members and staff
• Track each client’s sessions and payments
• Accurately enter and maintain consistent timely records in the required systems for hours worked and sessions
• Actively participate in events, programs meetings and trainings
• Assist in the maintenance and cleanliness of the aquatics center
• Represent the club in a professional manner through image, dress, communication, and immediate follow through and response
• Assist with special club projects, events and promotions

Corporate Goals & Objectives

• Promote the company’s safety goals and actively work towards ensuring a safe working environment.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Actively further corporate objectives and continuously support improvement and positive change, which includes participating on corporate designated committees to improve the company and business operations.
• Make professional development a consistent priority.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary job function 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.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, & EDUCATION

• Current Lifeguard/CPR/AED – for adult, infant, toddlers
• Understand the current best practices in learn-to-swim skills, competitive swim techniques and childhood development
• Experience teaching Swim Lessons for all ages
• Experience in Competitive Swimming as a participant or a coach
• Sales and Marketing — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, and sales techniques.
• Problem Anticipation/ Deductive Reasoning — Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong and then apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems and considers the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Oral Comprehension and Expression —Ability to understand and communicate so others can understand ideas and information.
• Computer – Ability to develop and maintain computer records in Word, Excel and other software required by TBCC.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS/ PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

• Work is typically performed outdoors in varying and occasionally extreme (hot) weather conditions.
• Ability to arrive at work on time for all scheduled work shifts required. Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays required.
• Must be flexible, adaptable, and readily able to adjust to changes in work environment.
• Position requires daily public contact.

• It is sometimes necessary to deal with unpleasant or angry people with the need to problem solve difficult situations.
• It is necessary to adapt to a frequently changing environment.

• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to climb or balance and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must occasionally sit for extended periods and regularly walk around the facility
• Must occasionally talk and hear
• Must frequently move 10 pounds and in the event of an emergency lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required but this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• It is necessary for the position to travel independently to swim meet locations or Clubs on a regular basis

JOB DESCRIPTION REVISION

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with this job.  While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change.  This job description replaces all previous descriptions for this position.

Sports Marketing & Team Sales Representative – Chicago – SPEEDO

Location: Chicago, IL, USA

with Speedo USA

SpeedoUSA Sports Marketing & Sales Representative – Chicago / Minneapolis

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE JOB: 

• Position located in Chicago, IL or Minneapolis, MN area
• Competitive Swimming and/or Coaching experience required.

Sponsorship

• Identify and create new team contracts to leverage sponsorships within local swim teams markets
• Review details of sponsorship contracts and agreements with Speedo coaches
• Review and carryout sponsorship details, event outfitting, event participation with Speedo sales reps and Team Dealers
• Carryout sponsorship details, event outfitting, event participation with sponsored teams
• Coordinate orders through B2B sponsored team website for equipment for teams attending National meets
• Maintain Act!, team sponsorship database, with all Team and Coach contract deliverables, financial responsibilities and coach/team contact details
• Assist in forecasting potential promotional items and product needs for Speedo incentive programs
• Reference contracts for all outfitting to ensure teams staying within contract allotment
• Following up with teams, dealers and reps regarding outstanding orders
• Maintain team sponsorship database with order numbers, team notes, remaining support allowance
• Coordinate all Team sales details with AE and Team Dealer, yearly
• Present contracts in person to decision makers, ensuring all parties understand obligations in full and how they will be fulfilled
• Review contracts regularly ensuring obligations are being met by all parties
• Effectively manage the travel budget to optimize team visits and swim meet responsibilities
• Present product line to Teams yearly to confirm outfitting which should be shared with Team Dealer
• Manage all account details (daily orders, stocking programs, credits, returns) for selected accounts within territory
• Work with AE, Team Dealer and Sports Marketing Manager to identify new Teams
• Review all aspects of Speedo sponsorship programs, contracts and teams / coaches under agreement with Team Dealers
• Coordinate with Sales Rep and Sports Marketing Manager to manage information, sponsorship and promotional programs with Team Dealer Ambassadors
• Walk the pool deck making contact with coaches, athletes and event personnel
• Maintain a professional appearance at all events and meetings

Event fulfillment

• Attend industry events, National/Local swim meets and tradeshows
• Work with selected accounts and sales reps at various events to promote brand
• Organize involvement of Speedo Team Dealers and sales reps to maximize Speedo exposure and sales
• Assist with on-site booth set-up, merchandising and restocking
• Oversee Speedo sales reps and Team Dealer’s event booths, sales specials, on-hand inventory and team interaction
• Work with Athlete Coordinator to organize on-site athlete appearances and leverage appearances in the local competitive swimming community
• Coordinate local market promotions linked to events and clinics
• Coordinate Speedo role with organizing committee to maximize brand presence
• Coordinate with AE on local marketing promotions linked to events and clinics

Product

• Liaison to athletes and coaches in development and testing
• Link to merchandising department on technical product development and feedback from the field
• Coordinate branding and launch of new product with respect to athletes, teams, coaches, events and dealers
• Assist in forecasting potential promotional items and product needs for Speedo incentive programs

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Experience:   Minimum  3 to 5 years experience; Competitive Swimming experience required

                                            

Education:   Bachelor’s degree, in a related field of study, or equivalent functional experience

Skills: 

• Flexible and adaptable in a fast paced environment
• Ability to multi-task and complete projects
• Strong communication, presentation skills
• Retail math skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
• Management of a large volume of accounts
• Ability to work outside of typical office hours, including nights and weekends as needed
• Ability to Travel as needed

Required: Competitive swimming experience

PVH Corp. or its subsidiary (“PVH”) is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment on the basis of their individual capabilities and qualifications, consistent with applicable law and without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, PVH also has a strong corporate commitment to inclusion, diversity and to ensuring that all current and future PVH associates are compensated solely on job-related factors such as skill, ability, educational background, work quality, experience and potential. To achieve these goals, across the United States and its territories, PVH prohibits any PVH employee, agent or representative from requesting or otherwise considering any job applicant’s current or prior wages, salary or other compensation information in connection with the hiring process. Accordingly, applicants are asked not to disclose this salary history information to PVH.

Sports Marketing & Team Sales Representative – Minneapolis – SPEEDO

Location: Minneapolis, MN, USA

with Speedo USA

SpeedoUSA Sports Marketing & Sales Representative – Chicago / Minneapolis

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE JOB: 

• Position located in Chicago, IL or Minneapolis, MN area
• Competitive Swimming and/or Coaching experience required.

Sponsorship

• Identify and create new team contracts to leverage sponsorships within local swim teams markets
• Review details of sponsorship contracts and agreements with Speedo coaches
• Review and carryout sponsorship details, event outfitting, event participation with Speedo sales reps and Team Dealers
• Carryout sponsorship details, event outfitting, event participation with sponsored teams
• Coordinate orders through B2B sponsored team website for equipment for teams attending National meets
• Maintain Act!, team sponsorship database, with all Team and Coach contract deliverables, financial responsibilities and coach/team contact details
• Assist in forecasting potential promotional items and product needs for Speedo incentive programs
• Reference contracts for all outfitting to ensure teams staying within contract allotment
• Following up with teams, dealers and reps regarding outstanding orders
• Maintain team sponsorship database with order numbers, team notes, remaining support allowance
• Coordinate all Team sales details with AE and Team Dealer, yearly
• Present contracts in person to decision makers, ensuring all parties understand obligations in full and how they will be fulfilled
• Review contracts regularly ensuring obligations are being met by all parties
• Effectively manage the travel budget to optimize team visits and swim meet responsibilities
• Present product line to Teams yearly to confirm outfitting which should be shared with Team Dealer
• Manage all account details (daily orders, stocking programs, credits, returns) for selected accounts within territory
• Work with AE, Team Dealer and Sports Marketing Manager to identify new Teams
• Review all aspects of Speedo sponsorship programs, contracts and teams / coaches under agreement with Team Dealers
• Coordinate with Sales Rep and Sports Marketing Manager to manage information, sponsorship and promotional programs with Team Dealer Ambassadors
• Walk the pool deck making contact with coaches, athletes and event personnel
• Maintain a professional appearance at all events and meetings

Event fulfillment

• Attend industry events, National/Local swim meets and tradeshows
• Work with selected accounts and sales reps at various events to promote brand
• Organize involvement of Speedo Team Dealers and sales reps to maximize Speedo exposure and sales
• Assist with on-site booth set-up, merchandising and restocking
• Oversee Speedo sales reps and Team Dealer’s event booths, sales specials, on-hand inventory and team interaction
• Work with Athlete Coordinator to organize on-site athlete appearances and leverage appearances in the local competitive swimming community
• Coordinate local market promotions linked to events and clinics
• Coordinate Speedo role with organizing committee to maximize brand presence
• Coordinate with AE on local marketing promotions linked to events and clinics

Product

• Liaison to athletes and coaches in development and testing
• Link to merchandising department on technical product development and feedback from the field
• Coordinate branding and launch of new product with respect to athletes, teams, coaches, events and dealers
• Assist in forecasting potential promotional items and product needs for Speedo incentive programs

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Experience:   Minimum  3 to 5 years experience; Competitive Swimming experience required

                                            

Education:   Bachelor’s degree, in a related field of study, or equivalent functional experience

Skills: 

• Flexible and adaptable in a fast paced environment
• Ability to multi-task and complete projects
• Strong communication, presentation skills
• Retail math skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
• Management of a large volume of accounts
• Ability to work outside of typical office hours, including nights and weekends as needed
• Ability to Travel as needed

Required: Competitive swimming experience

PVH Corp. or its subsidiary (“PVH”) is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment on the basis of their individual capabilities and qualifications, consistent with applicable law and without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, PVH also has a strong corporate commitment to inclusion, diversity and to ensuring that all current and future PVH associates are compensated solely on job-related factors such as skill, ability, educational background, work quality, experience and potential. To achieve these goals, across the United States and its territories, PVH prohibits any PVH employee, agent or representative from requesting or otherwise considering any job applicant’s current or prior wages, salary or other compensation information in connection with the hiring process. Accordingly, applicants are asked not to disclose this salary history information to PVH.

Assistant Swimming Coach Positions (1) Full-time – (2) Part-time

Location: 8226 Old Mount Vernon Road, Alexandria, VA, USA

with The Fort Belvoir Swim Team

The Fort Belvoir Swim Team is seeking (1) Full-time Coach and (2) Part-time Coaches.

The Full-time position responsibilities are:

On-deck Coaching approximately 30 hours a week; Administrative duties approximately 10 hours a week. Experience with Meet Manager and Team Manager preferred.  Experience as a Meet Director preferred.  Training will be provided if needed.  Willingness and ability to Coach a wide variety of athletes.  Motivating personality, ability to interact with parents with strong rapport and encourage swimming as a life-time sport.  Salaried position with potential for increased income with high school and summer league swim coaching.

 

The Part-time positions responsibilities are:

On-deck Coaching approximately 4-10 hours a week depending on availability.  Assist main group Coach with Age Group Swimmers and manage our bridge program with autonomy.

Emmanuel College – Assistant Swim Coach

Location: 181 Spring St, Franklin Springs, GA, USA

with Emmanuel College

Emmanuel College, located in northeast Georgia, is seeking an Assistant Swim Coach to assist with the Men’s and Women’s Swimming programs for the 2019/2020 season.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Includes but are not limited to; on deck coaching, team and practice organization, meet management, student-athlete development, and recruiting.

REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree and prior experience as a club or high school swimming coach or collegiate swimming athlete.

ASHWAUBENON SWIM CLUB (ASC) – HEAD COACH

Location: 2391 S Ridge Rd, Green Bay, WI 54304, USA

with Ashwaubenon Swim Club (ASC)

Ashwaubenon Swim Club (ASC) is a non-profit association focused on competitive and recreational swimming for swimmers of ages 6-18+ years and co-sponsored with Ashwaubenon Park and Rec.  We are expecting our head coach to develop leaders and accomplished swimmers in a team environment through a commitment to swimmer evaluation, goal development and sound swimming technique, while challenging athletes with endurance and physical fitness associated with competitive swimming.

Job Responsibilities

• Be approachable, visible and communicate openly with all club members and swim team families.
• Bring an enthusiastic and energetic approach to each and every practice and swim meet. Focus on swimmer development which rewards effort and commitment as well as results.
• Develop strong relationships with all swimmers on the team, board members, high school coaches and Park & Rec personnel.
• Facilitate and run all practices with the help of assistant coaches occurring daily, mornings, and weekends as pool time allows.
• Design and oversee training plans for all training groups and develop methods to track swimmers’ progress throughout the season. Set goals with swimmers and monitor phases of individual swimmer development including but not limited to stroke technique, starts and turns, and interval timing.
• Schedule, organize, and facilitate each season’s home and away meet schedule consistent with the needs of the team, individual training groups, athletes and their families.
• Assist with the preparation, operation and clean-up of practices, home swim meets, and team functions in our state-of-the-art facility that we call home.
• Support and exemplify USA Swimming’s Safe Sport initiative.
• Keep current with research in aquatics related areas and actively participate in the Wisconsin Swimming House of Delegates quarterly meetings.
• Hours will vary based on practice and meet times

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring skills, and the ability to work as part of a team.
• General swim knowledge and competitive swim coaching experience.
• Must be certified USA Swimming Coach
• Current Lifeguard and First Aid/CPR certificates (or ability to obtain)
• Familiarity or willingness to learn Team Unify and Meet Manager software

Swim Instructors / Lifeguards

Location: Camp Skylemar Road, Naples, ME, USA

with Camp Skylemar

Camp Skylemar, is hiring swim instructors/coaches.  As a staff member at Camp Skylemar, you’ll be a leader, teacher, coach, best friend, mentor and hero. You’ll find that being a staff member at Skylemar is not only a great experience, but the best and most important job you will ever have. Skylemar swim coaches instruct daily group and private lessons.  For additional information click here or follow this link to watch a Skylemar video.  Apply here!

 

Skylemar is hiring staff who are:

 

• Kind, energetic & creative.
• Enthusiastic about working with boys ages 7-16.
• A positive role-model.
• Able to share our belief that nothing is more important than safety.
• Comfortable teaching all levels, from beginner to advanced.
• Responsible, Supportive & Patient.

 

Compensation package includes:

 

• Compensation starts at $2,500
• Travel expenses
• Housing
• Meals
• Staff clothing
• WIFI
• Laundry Service
• Internship credit is available
• Free Red Cross lifeguard certification course

 

Camp season runs from June 15 to August 15 and includes a week of lifeguard and site specific training.

Click here to apply online. Email questions to [email protected]

 

Senior Assistant Swim Coach

Location: 1 Sunnyside Lane, Orinda, CA, USA

with Sleepy Hollow Swim and Tennis Club

Senior Assistant Swim Coach with Sleepy Hollow Swim and Tennis Club (Orinda, CA)

Sleepy Hollow Swim and Tennis Club (Sleepy Hollow Legends Swim Team) is a highly accomplished recreational swim team in Orinda, CA and competes in the Orinda Moraga Pool Association (OMPA) League. The program has state of the art swimming facilities and a dedicated group of 260+ swimmers.  We offer spring clinics (mid-March through mid-April) along with our competitive summer season (mid-April through early August).

 

We are seeking an experienced Senior Assistant Swim Coach to join the program for the 2020 summer swim season, ideally beginning mid-March to assist with spring training. This role will help lead the age group coaching for the team in the pool, during dry land training and at swim meets. Our team culture prides itself on sportsmanship, team spirit, and  proper technique, and we are looking for an individual who shares this passion and is knowledgeable in the 4 competitive strokes.

 

The candidate will work closely with the Head Coach to deliver high quality practices, dry land training, private lessons, and ensure the swimmers are prepared for the meets.

 

The ideal candidate will have a strong background as a swim coach and/or competitive swimmer, the ability to engage with swimmers of all levels and ages, experience in teaching stroke progression and a passion for teaching proper technique. An ideal candidate would also have experience and interest in providing private competitive and learn-to-swim lessons during the summer season.

 

The program offers competitive compensation commensurate with the experience of the candidate.

 

Requirements include:

 

• Minimum of 3 years coaching experience preferred
• Experience leading age groups workouts with a focus on stroke technique and skill development.
• Good overall organization/management skills
• Ability to lead workouts with a positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Understanding of stroke progression and teaching dive and turn technique
• Experience working with swimmers ages 4-18 years old.
• A team player with a willingness/eagerness to learn.

 

In addition to coaching duties:

 

• Provide individual swim lessons to team members (including learn to swim lessons)
• Understanding of Hy-tek, Team Unify or Google Docs preferred.

 

 

Availability:

• Our season begins April 23 and runs through the beginning of August culminating with the OMPA League Championship meet July 31-August 2nd.

 

• An ideal candidate is available to coach as follows:

 

• Summer season (May 31 through August 2nd): Daily AM and limited PM workouts plus swim meets (Wednesday nights, Saturdays and some Sundays)
• Optional but preferred: available to coach during the Spring season (mid-March through May 28th): Daily after school workouts (beginning with clinics mid-March through May 28th).

 

 

 

Aquatics Director

Location: Santa Clara, CA, USA

with YMCA of Silicon Valley

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Aquatics Director will assist with program quality and the planning and implementation of programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for recruiting, training, coaching and leading lifeguards
• Ensure staff maintain all required certifications
• Administrative duties include staff development (recruitment, selection, scheduling, training, supervision, etc.)
• Assist with Branch events and the Annual Giving Campaign.
• Build and maintain close and positive relationships with participants and parents.
• Follow all policies and procedures in the Y Aquatic’s SOP Manual created and or approved by the Association.
• Maintain a safe environment at all times.
• Attend training and meetings
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor degree or 1 year of aquatic experience
• Enthusiastic, Fun, Great Personality
• Ability to effectively interact with participants, parents, and staff
• Available on weekend and evenings as needed.
• Possess the following certifications at the time of hire:
  • CPR for the Professional Rescuer or accredited equivalent
  • Emergency Oxygen Administration
  • Standard First Aid
  • Lifeguard certification
  • YMCA Swim Instructor certification preferred
• Possess or obtain within 90 days of hire the following YMCA trainings:
  • YMCA Lifeguard certification
  • YMCA Swim Instructor certification;
  • YMCA Lifeguard Instructor
  • YMCA Swim Lesson Trainer

Swim Instructors needed at Bay Club Redwood Shores

Location: 200 Redwood Shores Parkway, Redwood City, CA, USA

with The Bay Club Company

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Aquatics Director, the Swim Instructor is responsible for providing private and group swim instruction to clients; maintaining a safe and effective learning environment while focusing on the fulfillment of clients’ swimming goals; achieving personal revenue goals; and providing the best customer service and hospitality to members and guests.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provides instruction; provide specific and corrective feedback to each client at each session
• Design and deliver effective and rewarding sessions and workouts
• Provide swim evaluations to help parents decide which program is best for their child and client retention
• Maintain accurate, current records on all clients’ progress; follow progression guidelines
• Enforce all pool rules and aquatics center and club policies
• Maintain a consistent work schedule; arrive punctually for sessions
• Provide excellent communication with the parents of swimmers as well as all members and staff
• Track attendance of client’s sessions
• Accurately enter and maintain consistent timely records in the required systems for hours worked and sessions
• Actively participate in events, programs meetings and training including in-service training
• Assist in the maintenance and cleanliness of the aquatics center
• Represent the club in a professional manner through image, dress, communication, and immediate follow through and response

Corporate Goals & Objectives

• Promote the company’s safety goals and actively work towards ensuring a safe working environment.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Actively further corporate objectives and continuously support improvement and positive change, which includes participating on corporate designated committees to improve the company and business operations.
• Make professional development a consistent priority.
• Assist with special club projects, events and promotions

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary job function 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.

 

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• Current Lifeguard/CPR/AED – for adult, infant, toddlers
• Understand the current best practices in learn-to-swim skills, competitive swim techniques and childhood development
• Experience teaching Swim Lessons for all ages
• Sales and Marketing — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, and sales techniques.
• Problem Anticipation/ Deductive Reasoning — Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong and then apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems and considers the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Oral Comprehension and Expression —Ability to understand and communicate so others can understand ideas and information.
• Computer – Ability to develop and maintain computer records in Word, Excel and other software required by TBCC. 

WORKING CONDITIONS/ PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

• Work is typically performed outdoors in varying and occasionally extreme (hot) weather conditions.
• Ability to arrive at work on time for all scheduled work shifts required. Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays required.
• Must be flexible, adaptable, and readily able to adjust to changes in work environment.
• Position requires daily public contact.

• It is sometimes necessary to deal with unpleasant or angry people with the need to problem solve difficult situations.
• It is necessary to adapt to a frequently changing environment.

• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to climb or balance and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must occasionally sit for extended periods and regularly walk around the facility
• Must occasionally talk and hear
• Must frequently move 10 pounds and in the event of an emergency lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required but this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

JOB DESCRIPTION REVISION

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with this job.  While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change.  This job description replaces all previous descriptions for this position.

Aquatics Manager

Location: 9900 Terwall Terrace, Pleasant Prairie, WI, USA

with Village of Pleasant Prairie

The Village of Pleasant Prairie RecPlex is now accepting applications for the Aquatics Manager position.

This position is a professional managerial position under the direct supervision of the Operations Superintendent with secondary supervision by the Director of Recreation. The primary purpose of the Aquatics Manager is to provide outstanding service through warm interactions.  The secondary responsibilities are to manage and supervise all employees and operations of the Aquatics Division including both the leisure pool and competition pool, and beach in a professional manner.  Other responsibilities include: program planning and administration, leadership and coaching for our competitive swim team, personnel and budget management, and aquatic facility and equipment management. Employees in this classification must represent the RecPlex in a professional manner, while instructing and monitoring personnel, members, guests, and program participants.

Below is a list of the job duties:

Job Duties · Must be able to manage the competitive swim team including working with existing coaches and staff while growing the team in numbers and talent. · Responsible for managing the Learn to Swim lesson program while growing participant numbers and swim instructors. · Responsible for recruiting championship bids and the bid process for hosting and managing rented and hosted swim meets, open water swims, and events both indoor and outdoor. · Interface with RecPlex Website, Guest Services, RecPlex Managers, and Business Office on all Aquatics Programming. · Coordinate aquatics marketing plans. · Must be capable of scheduling, training, supervising and evaluating a large number of lifeguards, swim instructors, and aquatic personnel of varying ages and emotional maturity. · Must meet or exceed budget targets for revenues, and budget limits for labor costs and direct costs. · Must facilitate staff meetings with aquatic staff and swim team. · Must maintain administrative records and create reports including:  attendance reports, program reports, payroll documentation including approval of employee time sheets, accident reports and personnel evaluations; conduct regular performance reviews, at prescribed intervals; keep staff informed of regular, new and upcoming activities, events, policies, programs and so on. · Work with outside vendors and sponsors to make sure we are adhering to agreements and promoting best business practices. · Must be able to coordinate with other recreation managers, facility supervisors and school administrators for scheduling and reservations of program facilities. · Must create a positive hospitality and be accessible and visible. · Must establish and maintain a set work schedule; ensure adequate coverage during all hours of operation; work within payroll budget in areas of responsibility. · Must be energetic, enthusiastic and motivational. · Must know and enforce all RecPlex, Village and department rules, regulations, policies, standard operating procedures and guidelines. · Must work shifts as Manager on Duty including: opening/closing of the facility; physical inspection of the entire building; ensure safety of employees and patrons in the facility and administer CPR or first aid as needed; set up, put away and maintain athletic equipment; maintain cash control of the safe and front desk drawer; complete paperwork. · Must have the ability to apply principles of influence, such as motivation, incentive and leadership systems. · Must have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. · Maintain effective working relationships with employees, peers, coordinators, and the public. · Ability to visually monitor pool and beach areas and respond quickly to emergency situations. · Ability to obtain and maintain preferred certifications. · Requires the ability to perform highly skilled coordinated movements, such as utilizing a rescue tube, spinal board, Shepherd’s Crook and other safety and first aid procedures. · Must have knowledge of life guarding techniques; Jeff Ellis & Associates swimming programs; pool safety; water chemistry. · Must be able to perform other duties and special assignments as directed by the Operations Superintendent and Director of Recreation including assignments that may be outside the primary area of employment.

Head Coach YW Tiger Sharks Swim Team

Location: 130 East Avenue, Lewiston, ME, USA

with YWCA Tiger Sharks Swim Team

Head Swim Coach YWCA Tiger Sharks Swim Team

Location: YWCA Central Maine

Lewistion Maine 04240

The YWCA Tiger Sharks Swim Team is looking for a Head Swim Coach. The Tiger sharks  team is a competitive program for swimmers ages 5-18+ years. We are a small but growing team of currently 40 swimmers who compete throughout Maine, in USA  swimming events!

The head coach is responsible for screening/evaluating team members, helping swimmers develop goals, planning practices, scheduling meets, working with parent volunteers as well as providing on deck coaching at practices and all swim meets.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Organize and conduct practice workouts that are developmentally appropriate, well organized, and which demonstrate trackable progression throughout the course of the season.
2. Develop a team culture that is focused on Youth Development, which rewards effort and commitment, not only results.
3. Assist swimmers in developing, evaluating, and achieving goals.
4. Schedule, organize, and administer home and away meets, making sure all necessary paperwork is completed in submitted on time.
5. Remain current and educated with developments in the field of competitive swimming. Incorporate this knowledge via delivery of Tiger Sharks swim team practices, meets and special events.
6. Work with Tiger shark Parents who may wish to assist the Head Coach with organizational and administrative functions such as officiating or fund raising.
7. Keep families updated with team information through email and team Facebook page.
8. Administer entering swimmers into meets,  running the team online store,  and marketing and recruiting for the team .

Education Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Recreation Management, Physical Education, or other related field preferred.
• Must be a USA Swimming certified Coach
• At least 1 year of coaching experience
• lifeguard certification, first aid, CPR/AED
• This is a Part time, year round position. Starting pay will be $14 – $17 per hour. Ranging approximately 20-30 hours a week.

How to Apply:

Please send your resume and letter of interest to: Will McCorkle Assistant Aquatic Director

[email protected]

 

 

Rollingwood Athletic Club Head Swim Coach

Location: 9373 Winding Oak Drive, Fair Oaks, CA, USA

with Rollingwood Athletic Club

Job Summary:

Rollingwood Athletic Club is seeking a Head Swim Coach to lead the Rollingwood Rockets recreational swim team during the months of April through July. The Head Swim Coach will also be expected to run stroke clinics in the offseason, including, but not limited to, January and March. Additionally, he or she will have the opportunity to do private lessons throughout the year. 

Reports To:

General Manager, Rollingwood Athletic Club

Duties:

• Execute a team vision for the Rollingwood Rockets through strong relationships with swimmers, parents, board and other coaches.
• Hire, train, supervise, and manage a coaching staff of assistant coaches and junior coaches.
• Attend all swim meets and team functions.
• Write and submit meet entries.
• Plan and execute practices that are informative, challenging, inclusive, and fun.
• Attend all monthly Rollingwood Rockets Booster Club meetings.
• Run stroke clinics to improve the swim technique of community swimmers and build the overall swim program in the offseason.

Qualifications:

• Prior youth coaching experience
• General swim knowledge and competitive experience
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills
• Familiarity with Team Unify and Team Manager
• Lifeguard and First Aid/CPR certification

COMPETITIVE SWIM COACH – Alamo Area Aquatics Association – Northside ISD

Location: 8400 North Loop 1604 West, San Antonio, TX, USA

with ALAMO AREA AQUATICS ASSOCIATION - NORTHSIDE ISD

JOB SUMMARY

The Competitive Swim Coach provides leadership in developing exceptional coaches and maintaining or developing a comprehensive competitive child age group and adult master level swimming program for participates of all ability levels. The coach must comply with District, State, and National goals and objectives.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Only those persons who meet the minimum qualifications as posted should apply)

 High School Diploma or Accredited General Equivalency Diploma (GED) Note: Proof of U.S. equivalency must be provided if diploma is from outside of the United States.

 Must be at least 18 years old

 Must have 2 years of coaching or competitive experience in designated sports area  ASCA Level Certification preferred

 USA Swimming Level 1

 Current safety training for swimming coaches

 Current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification/AED

 Must have satisfactory outcome of USA Swimming Background Check.

 Must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting check prior to starting employment.

 

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

 Knowledge of swimming rules and techniques for competitive swimming

 Skill in oral and written communication, computer and swimming software

 Ability to effectively teach and communicate with assigned athletes, parents and administrators

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Work with the Aquatics Coordinator, pool schedules and designing workout groups for the team.

2. Communicate with the Aquatics Coordinator any concerns of parents and/or swimmers.

3. Maintain accurate records of practice, attendance, registration information, meet entries and results.

4. Communicate with parents and Aquatics Director about swimmers’ progress, upcoming events and performance.

5. Coordinate with the database manager with monthly attendance, registration, meet entries and results.

6. Coach 5-10 practices a week depending on group and season.

7. Coordinate dry land training and water training with other coaches on staff.

8. Run both dry land training and swimming training.

9. Emphasize development of all four competitive strokes, starts, turns and race strategies.

10. Attend all scheduled events and meets in which the team assigned is qualified.

11. Keep work area neat and prepared for the next activity in the facility.

12. Maintain all required certifications.

13. Perform other duties assigned within the scope of responsibility and requirements of the job.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS

Maintain emotional control under stress. Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job. Lifts 50-75 pounds occasionally; more than 75 pounds occasionally with assistance. Moderate walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, bending, twisting and sitting. Work indoors with exposure to pool chemicals/vapors and damp/wet conditions. Subject to visual acuity, speech/hearing, hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity. May be required under specific circumstances to physically rescue pool participant(s) in danger.

Work For SwimSwam – SwimSwam Seeks Part-Time Web Producer

Location: Austin, TX, USA

with SwimSwam

Want to work for SwimSwam? We are seeking a part-time contract web producer to join our team as soon as possible.

This position offers flexible hours and the ability to work from home. Approximately 15 hours per week, mostly during the day time (U.S.)

English language proficiency is required, with some writing proficiency needed to successfully complete the requirements of the contract. Basic understanding of word processors and general web usage is a must.

Interested applicants should email a resume and writing sample to [email protected]