Assistant Swim Coach

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Head Swim Coach, the Assistant Swim Team Coach will be responsible for implementing and supervising all team practices. The Swim Team Coach will attend coaches’ meetings, parent meetings, and scheduled swim meets. Part-Time position

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Coaches participants in accordance with Wayside Athletic Club guidelines and conducts practice drills as created by the Head Coach/Team Director.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with swimmers and parents. Encourages parental involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
• Engages in positive behaviors that make swimmers and families feel welcome, connected, and confident in their choice to be part of the Wayside Waves Swim Team
• Maintains accurate records (i.e., attendance, meet line-ups, etc.) and/or the state health department code.
• Attends staff meetings and training as scheduled.
• Coaches from the pool deck (on a rare occasion, from in the pool as necessary, depending on skill or level, though these night practices would be pre-planned well in advance). Gives feedback and corrections for each swimmer throughout the entire practice and always maintains a safe environment.
• Follows all Wayside Athletic Club policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Sets up and puts away team equipment. Keeps equipment organized during practice time and reports damaged equipment to the Head Coach/Team Director.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have 1-2 years of prior swim coaching experience or have been a swim instructor for 3-5 years.

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Lifeguard, CPR/AED, First Aid certification (Red Cross or equivalent) (Preferred)
• Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification (Red Cross or equivalent) (Preferred)
• Additional certifications, not necessary, but helpful:
• ASCA Coaching membership
• USA Swimming certifications, Levels I, II, and III
• Swim Coaches Safety Certification
• Competitive Swim Level 1 & 2 Certification

EDUCATION: High school or equivalent (Preferred)

WORK PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to stand, walk, talk, see, and hear, reach with hands and arms, stoop, and kneel.
• Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques.
• Ability to lift equipment and to lift a small to average-sized child.