Masters Swim Team Head Coach

Colorado Psychiatric; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Psychiatric oversees activities for a Masters Swim Team, providing stroke development and coaching. The role may require night, weekend, and holiday work.

Candidates will lead, plan, and execute workouts, teach skills, and ensure safety through certified lifesaving training. Responsibilities include practice planning, attendance tracking, communication of changes, and participation in staff meetings.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Two years of competitive experience preferably with High School or competitive age group team (USS) level.
• One year Swim Coaching experience or previous swim instruction.
• Current Concussions Training for Coaches strongly preferred.
• Valid Colorado Driver's License.
• Current certification in American Red Cross Community First Aid and Safety, CPR, current American Red Cross Lifeguard, with certification in Safety Training for coaches preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide positive leadership and mentorship to program participants.
• Plan and implement a variety of workouts and activities for all levels of the program.
• Instruct program participants in proper development of competitive skills and swimming techniques.
• Execute EAP's as necessary. Handle basic first aid, CPR and other lifesaving skills and techniques certified and trained in. Complete appropriate paperwork when necessary and submit to immediate supervisor.
• Plan, prepare, and attend scheduled practices and meets.
• Routinely communicate swim practice information or changes to participants.
• Maintain and record accurate attendance figures if required
• Assist with preparation of seasonal plans and goals which can include recruiting.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and/or trainings.
• Performs essential duties and additional tasks in a manner which enhances CityAttributes.

Skills

Leadership & mentorship

Planning & instruction

Team coaching experience

Tools

Concussions Training for Coaches

American Red Cross Lifeguard

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Safety Training for Coaches

Colorado Driver's License

Job description

Definition:

Oversee practices and Activites for the Master’s Swim Team. Provides stroke development to participants. This position can work nights, weekends and holidays.

Principal Duties:

Duties may include but not limited to the following:

• Provide positive leadership and mentorship to program participants.
• Plan and implement a variety of workouts and activities for all levels of the program.
• Instruct program participants in proper development of competitive skills and swimmingtechniques.
• Execute EAP's as necessary. Handle basic first aid, CPR and other lifesaving skills andtechniques certified and trained in. Complete appropriate paperwork when necessaryand submit to immediate supervisor.
• Plan, prepare, and attend scheduled practices and meets.
• Routinely communicate swim practice information or changes to participants.
• Maintain and record accurate attendance figures if required
• Assist with preparation of seasonal plans and goals which can include recruiting.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and/or trainings.
• Performs essential duties and additional tasks in a manner which enhances CityAttributes.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• A minimum of two years of competitive experience preferably with High School or competitive age group team (U.S.S.) level.
• One year Swim Coachingexperience or previous swim instruction. Current Concussions Training for Coaches stronglypreferred.
• Valid Colorado Drivers License.
• Special Qualifications: Current certification in American Red Cross Community First Aid andSafety, CPR, current American Red Cross Lifeguard, with certification in Safety Training forcoaches preferred.