Assistant Swim Coach

JCC; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore seeks an Assistant Swim Coach to help develop and implement the swim team under the Head Coach. You will support novice to age-group athletes through structured workouts and positive encouragement.

Ideal candidates have swim team experience, ARC First Aid and CPR certifications, and a passion for teaching safe, competitive swimming in a diverse, community-focused environment.

Qualifications

• First Aid Certification (ARC) is required.
• CPR Certification (ARC) is required.
• USA Coaching Certification is preferred.
• One year or more of swim team experience preferred.
• Ability to teach proper competitive swimming techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provides competitive swimming instruction to swim team members in Novice to Age group swimming groups.
• Organizes and conducts team workouts.
• Works effectively with other coaches as assigned.
• Provides motivation, support and guidance.
• Works hand in hand with the Head Coach.
• Attends swim meets and swim team functions as agreed upon with the Head Coach.

Skills

Swim technique instruction

Team workout organization

Motivational coaching

Diversity awareness

Communication with parents

Education

First Aid (ARC)

CPR Certification (ARC)

Coaching Certification (USA)

Job description

Inspired by the work we do every day, the JCC is an organization centered by Jewish values and focused on creating meaningful experiences and opportunities to enrich, connect, and positively impact our community.

We pride ourselves on our inclusive and welcoming workplace and celebrate the diversity of our employees.

We value all members of our team in a supportive environment in which everyone is treated with appreciation and respect and positioned to do their best work every day.

SUMMARY:

Underthe direction of the Head Swim Coach, theAssistant Swim Coach, assists in developing, organizing and implementing the JCC Swim Team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1.18 years or older
• 2.Current American Red Cross First Aid Certification
• 3.Current American Red Cross Community CPR certification, or equivalent
• 4.One year or more of swim team experience preferred
• 5.USA CoachingCertification Preferred
• 6.Abilityto teach proper competitive swimming techniques
• 7.Demonstrates knowledgeof sound competitive swimming skills, and the ability toimplement and teach these skills in a positive healthy manner
• 8.Knowledge ofbasic exercise
• 9.Knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race,physical ability) preferred

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1.Provides competitive swimming instruction to swim team members in Novice to Age group swimming groups.
• 2.Organizes and conducts team workouts.
• 3.Works effectively with other coaches as assigned.
• 4.Provides motivation support and guidance.
• 5.Works hand in hand with the Head Coach.
• 6.Attends swim meets and swim team functions agreed upon with the Head Coach.

WORKENVIRONMENT:

The work environment is usually fast paced. This job requires high energy and interaction with swimmers and their parents, other agencystaff and members.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing thedutiesof thisjob, the employee is regularly required to use hands tofinger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee is oftenrequired to stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and incumbent will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by supervisor or other management as required. The JCC reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the needs arise. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

The Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship, veteran's status, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit the performance of essential job functions (with or without reasonable accommodation) or any other basis protected by federal, or applicable, state or local law.