About this role
The Assistant Head Swim Coach is responsible for performing a variety of duties to ensure the success of the Turtles Swim Team Program.
REPORTS TO : Head Coach
QUALIFICATIONS
Assistant Head Swim Coaches must be at least 16 years of age, must demonstrate proper swimming technique or provide proof of competitive swim experience, and hold the following current certifications CPR, First Aid, and AED, and Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches or the ability to obtain within six months.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- To coach practice in accordance with Turtles Swim Team philosophy
- Reports on deck ready to work fifteen minutes prior to the start of practice
- Creates and utilizes a lesson plan with direction from the Head Coach
- Maintains professional manner at all times
- Wears one-piece bathing suit underneath uniform while coaching
- The ability to communicate effectively to the athletes in a manner to which is understood by all athletes under your direction
- Knowledge of all competitive strokes and the ability to get in the water and demonstrate strokes as needed
- Is available to parents and patrons for questions or concerns before and after practice
- Refers any problems or issues to Head Coach
- Accurately assesses athletes progress and abilities
- Ensures all equipment used during practice and/or swim meets is put away and stored properly
- Completes all necessary paperwork completely and on time, to include: attendance, progress reports, etc
- Ensures that swimmers under coaches care are respectful to all staff and members
- Assumes responsibility for the safety of the swim team participants
- Complies promptly with all requests and directions given by Head Coach, and/or Aquatic Supervisor
- Respects the decisions and authority of supervisors
- Ensures that all possible safety measures are observed, including the use of equipment and proper surveillance of program participants in accordance with Red Cross safety standards
- Completes accident and incident report forms to be turned in to the Aquatic Program Coordinator, and/or Aquatic Supervisor
- Attends required trainings and meetings
- Performs maintenance duties when assigned
- Performs related duties as required
SAFETY AND RISK MANAGEMENT
- Performs the job safely and in compliance with District policies, procedures, work and safety rules and the employee manual
- Maintains a working knowledge of all general agency and departmental specific safety rules
- Uses material handling equipment or staff assistance when lifting and or moving objects 30 pounds or less
- Reports any work related or patron injuries to supervisor promptly
- Attends required safety program and in service education meetings
- Corrects unsafe conditions and/or reports them to supervisor
PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS
- Must work closely with co workers and the general public
- Experiences ongoing concerns for all safety and liability issues
- May have to work under stressful situations when First Aid or CPR are required
PHYSIOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS
- Lifting is occasional, usually 30 pounds or less of aquatic equipment
- May need to respond to situations quickly and accurately
- Standing and sitting for sustained periods of time while completing work
- Some bending, kneeling, and reaching for items off floor and high shelves
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
- Will be required to work during various weather conditions, including hot and cool temperatures
COGNITIVE CONSIDERATIONS
- Must be knowledgeable about subject matter and constantly strive for improvement
- Must use good judgment at all times and be aware of immediate surroundings
- Must be able to respond to and handle upset patrons in a positive and appropriate manner
- Must be able to remain calm in life threatening situations
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements and working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job when circumstances change; e.g., emergencies, deadlines, personnel changes, workload and technological development, etc.
Qualifications
Assistant Head Swim Coaches must be at least 16 years of age, must demonstrate proper swimming technique or provide proof of competitive swim experience, and hold the following current certifications CPR, First Aid, and AED, and Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches or the ability to obtain within six months.