Assistant Dive Coach

City of Kirkwood, Missouri; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community as a diving instructor at the Recreation Center, where collaboration and innovation thrive. This role involves guiding young divers, ensuring their safety, and fostering a love for the sport. Work primarily outdoors in a supportive environment that values teamwork and community engagement. If you have a passion for recreation and enjoy working with youth, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to make a positive impact in the lives of aspiring divers and contribute to a recognized community that prioritizes quality services and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Experience diving at a competitive level is mandatory.
• Ability to instruct diving basics and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Instruct daily workouts for divers aged 5 to 18.
• Enforce rules and maintain safety during practices and meets.

Skills

Competitive Diving Experience

Instructional Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Job description

Do you have a passion for recreation? Come work at our Recreation Center. Here at the City of Kirkwood, we intentionally foster collaboration, innovation, and inclusion in order to provide the highest quality services around. We work as a team and put people first; that's the secret to our success and why we are recognized as one of the best communities in St. Louis to both live and work!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for instruction of daily workouts for the divers of the Kirkwood Swim and Dive Team at the Aquatic Center. Divers' ages are 5 to 18. Attends all dive team functions, including but not limited to practices, meets, and coach/parent meetings. Responsible for enforcing rules and maintaining safety and enjoyment for all dive team participants. Assists with facility setup and clean up for each home meet. Communicates frequently with participants, parents and team representatives.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have experience diving at a competitive level.
• Must be able to instruct diving basics.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions and have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Good organizational skills a plus.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work is primarily done in an outdoor pool setting. Primarily scheduled in the mornings, with some evenings during the week. Expected to work approximately 10-20 hours per week; varying work schedule.

To apply: Complete the electronic employment application located on the City website under "Employment." OR: A paper application can be picked up at Kirkwood City Hall, 139 South Kirkwood Road, 63122. Return paper applications to: City of Kirkwood, Attn: Human Resources-REC, at the address listed above.

PERSONS REQUIRING A MODIFICATION TO APPLY FOR A JOB OPENING SHOULD CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES AT 314-822-5809.

THE CITY OF KIRKWOOD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY.