Manta Rays Swim Coach

Great Oaks; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Mason Parks & Recreation seeks an Assistant Age Group Coach to support the head coach in running swim practices and meets. The role emphasizes trust, public service, and safe supervision of all participants.

The incumbent should have a competitive swimming background and a strong understanding of stroke mechanics, with the ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 17 years old.
• Must have a competitive swimming background, either as a coach or swimmer.
• Strong knowledge in stroke mechanics and an appreciation for the long-term development process in the sport of swimming.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule (including evenings, weekends & holidays).

Responsibilities

• Provides appropriate supervision to all participants.
• Ensures the safety of program participants.
• Attends in-service training sessions and/or staff meetings as requested.
• Uphold the policies and procedures of the City of Mason and Parks & Recreation Department.
• Display knowledge of the department’s Infectious Material & Exposure Incident Policy and facility Emergency Action Procedures.
• Administer and record any necessary first aid/victim care within the level of emergency training.
• Assists in overseeing individual and team entries
• Assists in supervising athletes at meets
• Enforces attendance and discipline policies for swimmers
• Assist in meet organization and preparation as needed
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

Skills

Swim coaching

Competitive swimming

Stroke mechanics

Flexible schedule

Job description

General Statement of Duties and Distinguishing Features of Class

Assist the Head Age Group Coach with the execution of swim practice, swim meets, and other team needs. This is a public service job based in trust, credibility, and competency. It is a critical requirement of this position that the incumbent displays the desire and ability to perform and behave (on duty, as well as off duty) in a manner that does not damage or endanger the loss of trust with the public, co-workers, and other public safety forces.

Examples of Work (Illustrative Only)

• Provides appropriate supervision to all participants.
• Ensures the safety of program participants.
• Attends in-service training sessions and/or staff meetings as requested.
• Uphold the policies and procedures of the City of Mason and Parks & Recreation Department.

• Display knowledge of the department’s Infectious Material & Exposure Incident Policy and facility Emergency Action Procedures.

• Administer and record any necessary first aid/victim care within the level of emergency training.

• Assists in overseeing individual and team entries
• Assists in supervising athletes at meets
• Enforces attendance and discipline policies for swimmers
• Assist in meet organization and preparation as needed
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: The following is preferred

• Must be at least 17 years old.
• Must have a competitive swimming background, either as a coach or swimmer.
• Strong knowledge in stroke mechanics and an appreciation for the long-term development process in the sport of swimming.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule (including evenings, weekends & holidays).

Physical Requirements

• Sufficient physical strength, stamina, and conditioning to rescue swimmers in danger of drowning.
• Work for sustained periods of time under adverse environmental conditions associated with swimming (i.e., hot, humid, cold, chemical fumes, etc.).
• Occasional lifting up to 75 pounds as well as possible lifting of an injured individual.
• Some exposure and working with possible hazardous chemicals.
• Frequent exposure to noise levels that may cause distractions, listening and visual observations required at all times.
• Position may require standing, bending, sitting, and kneeling for extended periods of time.
• Normal visual acuity to see objects up close or at a distance, with or without correction, or with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Auditory acuity to hear a variety of electronic devices, not limited to cell phones, timers, pagers, etc. with or without reasonable accommodation.