YOUTH HEAD SWIM COACH - Milwaukee Recreation - AQUATICS DEPARTMENT

PROGRAM AREA: Aquatics

JOB TITLE: Youth Head Swim Coach

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-time seasonal

STARTING HOURLY RATE: $19.00

HOURS PER WEEK: 9 - 16

JOB SUMMARY:

Head Swim Coaches are responsible for providing a safe and friendly competitive swim experience for age-group swimmers of all ability levels. Coaches are expected to always maintain a positive and responsible demeanor, and challenge swimmers to reach new goals in the water. The head swim coach will coordinate with assistant swim coaches to promote a sense of teamwork and sportsmanship in efforts applied to competition during both wins and losses.

As of November 1, 2021, all MPS employees are required to be fully vaccinated. The health and safety of our staff and students is our number one priority. As a result, all offers of employment are contingent on the candidate showing proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (currently one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine or two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine) to pass the pre-employment requirements. Individuals with medical issues or sincerely held religious beliefs that prevent them from getting the vaccine may request an accommodation from the vaccine requirement.

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Teach stroke techniques for all 4 individual swimming events, including starts, turns, and finishes.
• Use appropriate student language to accommodate a wide array of ages, backgrounds and ability levels.
• Ability to communicate professionally with parents and co-workers.
• Assign reasonable workouts to your swimmers that align with ability levels and promote teamwork.
• Share patron concerns and needs with supervisor or building staff when necessary.
• Maintain a professional appearance by always being in uniform and keeping the facility clean and organized.
• Coordinate volunteers, assistant coaches, and athletes during host swim meets.
• Uphold all MPS and Milwaukee Recreation policies while at away meets.
• Communicate swim meets and events to athletes and their families via a meet calendar.
• Build relationships with swimmers and families.
• Be punctual. Alert building staff if you anticipate being tardy.
• Report to all assigned shifts and be proactive in finding replacements when needed.
• Be an authority figure at your facility and work to create a safe and fun environment for others.
• Be prepared for each practice and swim meet you run during a scheduled session.
• Enforce all pool rules in a consistent and fair manner.
• Maintain current certification in American Red Cross Lifeguard certification.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Hold current American Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches certification or Lifeguard certification.
• Certification in CPR/AED recommended.
• Able to meet the scheduling needs for this position
• Access to reliable transportation

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Swim team experience and several years of coaching experience.
• Experience leading youth through group interval training.
• Experience coordinating and hosting youth swim meets.
• Experience providing high quality interval training for advanced competitive swim athletes.
• Previous or current experience as a lifeguard or swim instructor.
• Experience using meet technology; Colorado Timing System.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Possess swimming ability that may be used for demonstration to your students.
• Ability to communicate well with patrons and co-workers.
• Ability to work with a wide range of athletes based on age and ability.
• Possess knowledge relating to head injury and concussion prevention.
• Ability to remain calm and professional during emergency situations.
• Maintain professionalism while on duty.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Contributes as a team member to a recreational atmosphere which is friendly, cooperative, efficient and professional