Jun 11, 2019
Job Posting
Huron Valley Penguins Head Swim Coach
Average hours per week: 40
Date Posted: 6/11/19
Description:
The Huron Valley Penguins is a year-round USA Swimming Club, operated by the Huron Valley School District. We strive to offer our participants excellent training to improve their technique, endurance, and speed. We work to provide a well-rounded program that encourages the athlete to reach their goals through practice, education, competition, and having fun! Under the direction of the Aquatics and Programming Manager and Huron Valley Recreation and Education, The Head Swim Coach is the leader who facilitates all operations of the team. Planning of practices, meets, and team functions is essential to this position.
Preferred Qualifications:
· USA/Michigan Swimming Coach in good standing
· ASCA Coach In Good Standing
· American Red Cross Lifeguard Certified
· Safety Training for Swim Coaches certification
· Previous Experience as Head Coach/Assistant Coach/personal achievement in competitive swimming
· Must be able to pass a background check- employable with Edustaff and Huron Valley Schools
Safety
· Ensures proper supervision of all swimmers at all times. Monitors practices and makes corrections as needed
· Works with Lifeguards and pool staff to correct any behaviors or hazards, and respond to emergencies
· Attend any required in-service trainings, ensure certifications of all coaches are up to date
· Observes all Huron Valley District, Edustaff, and USA Swimming conduct and protocols. Strive to provide physical safety as well as emotional well-being of participants
· Must comply with all social media, anti-bullying, Safe Sport, reporting best practices
· Works to prevent swimming related injury and help swimmers exercise safely during/after recovery
· Ability to lead/supervise dry land training. Maintain safe use of equipment and proper form by participants
Supervising Coaches and Swimmers
· Scheduling shifts for practices and meets, approving timecards and payroll
Ensuring Coaches are delivering quality practices, supervising swimmers, giving consistent, appropriate, feedback often, encouraging and motivating all individuals on the team
Work to develop coaching skills to teach proper stroke fundamentals while examining individual fitness needs and goals
Interpersonal Skills
· Must be energetic, enthusiastic and have a motivational personality that enjoys working with children and adults of all ages. Shows empathy and encouragement to individuals.
· Act as an ambassador of the team, Huron Valley Pools and Fitness, Rec and Ed, and HV Schools
· Provide excellent, consistent, and positive communication to staff, swimmers, families, and volunteers. Always maintain discretion and professionalism
(Interpersonal Skills Continued)
· Work daily to nurture the potential of youth and teens; help people improve their well-being; and provide opportunities to improve the lives of families through swim team experiences
· Promote the mission of the Huron Valley Rec and Ed Department- Inspiring and Building Futures, One experience at a time. We change lives!
Financial
· Adhere to District finance/accounting/cash handling policies at all times
· Work with Management to plan for expenditures. Turn in requests with required lead time
· Utilize budget responsibly and ethically. Maintain transparency at all times
· Make efforts to cut costs where appropriate
· Generate revenue when possible. Host fundraising meets and other events
Other Required Skills and Abilities
· Experience/aptitude in managing meet entries, meet packets, compliance with MI Swimming procedures, representation at MI Swimming meetings as needed
· Experience with or willingness to learn Team Unify, Hy-Tek Software, Colorado timing equipment, Microsoft Office Products and Google Drive
· Ability to learn HVS timeclock software, other software programs as needed
· Driver’s license and automobile for travel. (required)
· Attend Meetings as needed with Parents, Board, Pools and Fitness Staff, Management, HV Administration, etc.
· Ability to move equipment for swim meet set up or as otherwise required
Physical Demands: 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, vocalize loudly, hear, stand, walk, bend, and reach, and lift items up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include near and far (50+ meters) vision and ability to adjust and focus.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Environment includes desk/office, indoor and outdoor pools, and pool decks. Temperatures may vary.
Respond with interest to: Michelle Merrick Aquatics and Programming Manager
michelle.merrick@hvs.org (248) 676-8397
Nondiscrimination Policy In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, it is the policy of the Huron Valley School district that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex age, disability, height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment. Inquiries should be addressed to: Shannon Loso, Director of Recreation and Education
Shannon.loso@hvs.org
Huron Valley Recreation & Community Ed
Milford, MI, USA / White Lake MI, USA
Full time
