Swim Coach

Natick; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Natick Swim Team is seeking a passionate, enthusiastic, and reliable part-time Swim Coach. The ideal candidate will have coaching or training experience with youth, high school, or college athletes, and will be responsible for safety, well-being, and enjoyment of all participants.

The role covers five focus areas: personal safety, personal growth, stroke development, water games and sports, and rescue through demonstration and correction.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to interact with participants of many ages and abilities.
• CPR/First Aid certification or Lifeguard certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and motivate swimmers to improve personal safety and stroke development.
• Design and implement practice schedules for different age groups.
• Be punctual, prepared and organized each day.
• Attend team meetings and communicate effectively with participants and parents.
• Plan and execute swim meets and events.
• Maintain a fun, safe and controlled environment for all participants.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to interact with participants

Reliability

Education

CPR/First Aid certification

Lifeguard certification

Job description

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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 whichbegins with thefundamental 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.