Masters Swim Team Head Coach

City of Longmont; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Longmont seeks a Swim Team Coach to oversee master’s swim activities, providing stroke development and mentoring to participants. The role requires availability nights, weekends and holidays to support practices and meets.

You will plan workouts, teach competitive techniques, and ensure safety with first aid and CPR certifications. A valid CO driver’s license and lifeguard credentials are required, with concussion training preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Two years of competitive experience with HS or USS-level teams.
• One year coaching or instruction experience; concussion training preferred.
• Valid Colorado driver's license required.
• Current first aid, CPR and lifeguard certifications; safety training for coaches preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and mentorship to program participants.
• Plan and run workouts and activities for all levels.
• Instruct participants in competitive swimming techniques.
• Perform basic first aid and CPR; follow EAP and document as needed.
• Plan, prepare and attend practices and meets; communicate changes to participants.
• Maintain attendance records and assist with seasonal plans and recruiting.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings; support City of Longmont goals.

Skills

Leadership & mentorship

Plan and implement workouts

Instruct swimming techniques

Communicate practice information

Attend staff meetings & trainings

Education

First Aid Certification (American Red Cross)

CPR Certification (American Red Cross Lifeguard)

Lifeguard Certification (American Red Cross)

Safety Training for Coaches

Concussions Training for Coaches

Tools

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.