Swim Coach

Town of Natick; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Natick Swim Team in Natick, MA seeks a PASSIONATE, ENTHUSIASTIC, and RELIABLE part-time Swim Coach to help young swimmers aged 5-18 improve, stay safe, and enjoy the sport. Safety and supervision are essential daily responsibilities.

You will design age-appropriate practice schedules, teach stroke development, plan meets, communicate with families, maintain a positive, professional environment, and collaborate with staff to support each swimmer's goals.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to interact with participants of various ages and abilities.
• Adult/Child and infant CPR certification, or ability to obtain prior to start.
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and motivate a competitive swimming team.
• Design and implement age-appropriate practice schedules.
• Be punctual, prepared and organized daily.
• Attend team meetings.
• Communicate with participants and parents about meet and practice schedules.
• Plan and execute swim meets.
• Maintain a fun, safe, and professional environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication with participants/parent

Punctuality and organization

Team coordination

Job description

For over 50 years the Natick Swim Team has provided children ages 5 - 18 years of age the opportunity to participate in the competitive sport of swimming, while fostering a sense of self-worth and confidence. The primary focus of the team is aiding the swimmers in self-improvement which gives every swimmer the opportunity to succeed. The swimmers also learn sportsmanship by participating in intra-team and inter-team competitions which begins with the fundamental skills and we build from there to allow each swimmer to achieve their individual goals.

We are currently seeking PASSIONATE, ENTHUSIASTIC, and RELIABLE part-time a Swim Coach. The ideal candidate will have youth, high school, and/or college sports performance training or coaching experience. This position will be responsible for assuring the safety, well-being and enjoyment of all participants. In doing so, the Swim Coach is responsible for teaching these five components; personal safety, personal growth, stroke development, water games and sports, and rescue through explanation, demonstration, and correcting individuals so that they learn to the best of their ability. Instructors are responsible for the planning, preparation and safety of the class.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the proper skill instruction and motivation for a competitive racing team
• Design and implement appropriate practice schedule for individual age groupings
• Be punctual, prepared and organized each day
• Attend all team meetings
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow staff and the general public
• Communicate regularly with participants and parents to ensure they are aware of the meet and practice schedule
• Planning and execution of swim meets.
• Act in a professional manner, maintain a fun, safe and controlled environment
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Recommended Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to interact with all participants of many ages and abilities.
• Adult/Child and infant CPR, or the ability to obtain prior to start
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification or equivalent preferred

Compensation

This position is Grade 2 of the Town’s Part-Time Pay Plan with an hourly range of $19.50-20.69 per hr. based upon qualifications and experience.

EOE