Assistant Swim Coach - Metro Marlins

EXVAL; Long Lake (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

ESST

PERA retirement

Job summary

Orono Public Schools in Orono, MN is seeking three part-time swim coaches for ages 6-12, with optional coaching for older youth. Prior coaching experience is preferred but not required if you have a competitive swimming background.

Practices are mostly 6-9pm Monday to Friday; 6-20 hours per week depending on group needs. Compensation is $18/hour, with ESST and PERA retirement benefits; start date ASAP.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and background in aquatics preferred.
• Must be a USA-Swimming certified coach or capable of attaining certification.
• Lifeguarding, CPR/AED, First Aid, Safety Training for Swim Coaches certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct swim practices and support program priorities.
• Monitor and ensure participant safety at all times.
• Create enjoyable experiences for children.
• Collaborate with Community Education staff to support participants' development in swimming skills.

Skills

Coaching experience

Engaging practice design

Communication

Collaboration

Parent involvement understanding

Safety leadership

Education

USA-Swimming certification

Lifeguarding/CPR/AED/First Aid certs

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Orono Public Schools

Metro Marlins is a year-round competitive swim program located in Orono, MN. We are looking for three coaches to assist with our younger age swimmers (6-12) and if interested the older group as needed (13+). Previous coaching experience is preferred, though not necessary if you have a background in competitive swimming.

This position could consist of 6 to 20 hours a week depending on the group(s) coaching and personal availability. During the Fall, Winter and Spring season practices are primarily 6-9pm (Mon. thru Fri). Compensation will be based upon experience and is highly competitive to other area swim programs. Preferred start date as soon as possible.

Job Summary

• Responsible for conducting swim practices and supporting program priorities.
• Monitor and ensure participant safety at all times.
• Create conditions which ensure an enjoyable experience for children.
• Work collaboratively with Community Education staff to implement a philosophy that is supportive of participants' development in the swimming skills targeted through the activity.

Work Schedule:

This is a part-time position. Time commitment will range between 6-15 hours per week at practices, with meets a possibility based upon need.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and background in aquatics preferred
• Knowledge of current swimming techniques and policies
• Create engaging practice sets and swim workouts with ongoing support and guidance from head coaching staff.
• Work effectively with swimmers of all skill levels and abilities.
• Must be a USA-Swimming certified coach or capable of attaining certification.
• Thorough knowledge and application of swimming and water safety skills.
• Lifeguarding, CPR/AED, First Aid, Safety Training for Swim Coaches certification is a plus.
• Effective teaching and/or practice management skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in collaboration with others.
• Understanding of the role of parent involvement and the ability to collaborate with parents.
• Commitment to supporting the whole child in their pursuit of high levels of mastery of skill within the program.

COMPENSATION

Hourly Wage: $18/hr.

OTHER BENEFITS

• Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)

RETIREMENT/PENSION

Positions covered by Minnesota Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)

Contact

Ms. Alden von Bargen, Aquatics and Recreation Specialist
952-449-8333
[e-mail]
Dr. Scott E. Alger, Executive Director of Human Resources
952-449-8370
[e-mail]