Job Description:
Date posted: May 23, 2024
Location: 7007 Moeser Lane, El Cerrito, California, USA
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (DUTIES)
Essential responsibilities and duties depend on assignment and may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Proficient knowledge and experience with competitive stroke mechanics and up-to-date competitive swimming techniques.
- Be a dedicated, driven, and fun-loving individual who is invested in the success of the athletes that they coach
- Effectively lead swim team practices for varying age groups.
- Effectively incorporate goal setting into practice and season plans
- Evaluate each student to ensure that the properly performing exercises and swimming strokes in a manner that is safe for him/her.
- Attend continuing education workshops, maintain certification, and maintain working knowledge of industry standards, rules, and regulations.
- Motivate, teach, and attract new membership to the program.
- Perform administrative duties related to the program when necessary.
- Responds to emergency situations as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to:
- Communicate effectively both written and orally.
- Design, and deliver effective workouts that focus on technique refinement and improvement of fitness.
- Effectively communicate program and schedule information to customers.
- Instruct, evaluate, and provide feedback for swimming strokes.
- Establish and maintain positive working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including a culturally diverse public, with a focus on quality service to internal and external customers.
- Understand and act in accordance with departmental policies, rules, instructions, and written material in the field of aquatics.
- Analyze situations and adopt effective courses of action.
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
- Think and act quickly and effectively in emergencies.
- Provide instruction, feedback, and evaluation to program participants.
Experience:
Eighteen years (18) of age or older. Previous coaching experience preferred.
Training/Certification:
- Current CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid certificate from the American Red Cross or equivalent organization.
- Current USA Swimming Coaching Certification
Practices are held 4:30-7 on weekdays year-round. Coaches are also expected to work during weekend swim meets generally once per month.
How to Apply
Information about compensation and how to apply can be found here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/elcerrito/jobs/4483403/swim-coach-aquatics-specialist-i-part-time
Contact Information
7007 Moeser Lane
