SWIM COACH - Milwaukee Recreation - AQUATICS DEPARTMENT

Milwaukee Public Schools; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team as a Swim Coach, where you'll inspire young swimmers to excel in their aquatic skills. This part-time seasonal role offers a unique opportunity to teach stroke techniques, promote teamwork, and create a fun, safe environment for swimmers of all ages. You'll engage with youth, fostering their growth in the water while ensuring a friendly and competitive atmosphere. If you're passionate about swimming and enjoy working with young athletes, this position is perfect for you. Be a part of a community that values safety, professionalism, and the joy of swimming!

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and possess necessary certifications.
• Experience in swim coaching or team sports preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach stroke techniques and assign workouts based on swimmer abilities.
• Maintain a safe and organized environment and enforce pool rules.
• Build relationships with swimmers and communicate with parents.

Skills

Swim Technique Instruction

Communication Skills

Teamwork Promotion

Professionalism

Education

American Red Cross Certification in Lifeguarding

CPR/AED Certification

First-aid Certification

Job description

Job Summary

PROGRAM AREA: Aquatics

JOB TITLE: Swim Coach

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-time seasonal

STARTING HOURLY RATE: $16.00 (YOUTH) - $17.00 (ADULT)

HOURS PER WEEK: 5-20

JOB SUMMARY:

Swim Coaches are responsible for providing a safe and friendly competitive swim experience for age-group swimmers of novice advanced ability levels. Coaches should maintain a positive and responsible demeanor at all times, and challenge swimmers to reach new goals in the water. The coach will promote a sense of teamwork to youth and triumph in effort applied to competition during both wins and losses.

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Teach stroke technique for all 4 individual events of swimming.
• Use student-appropriate language to accommodate a wide array of ages, backgrounds and ability levels.
• Ability to communicate professionally with parents and co-workers.
• Assign reasonable workouts to your swimmers that align with ability levels and promote teamwork.
• Share patron concerns and needs with supervisor or building staff when necessary.
• Maintain a professional appearance by always being in uniform and keeping the facility clean and organized.
• Enforce all pool rules in a consistent and fair manner.
• Be punctual. Alert building staff if you anticipate being tardy.
• Report for all assigned shifts and be proactive in finding replacements when needed.
• Be an authority figure at your facility and work to create a safe and fun environment for others.
• Be prepared for each practice and swim meet you run during a scheduled session.
• Make an effort to get to know your swimmers and build relationships.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• American Red Cross Certification in Lifeguarding, CPR/AED, First-aid recommended
• Able to meet the scheduling needs for this position
• Access to reliable transportation

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Swim team experience or coaching experience preferred
• Previous employment/volunteer work with youth/families in team sports preferred.
• Previous or current experience as a lifeguard a plus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Possess swim ability that may be used for demonstration to your students.
• Ability to communicate well with patrons and co-workers.
• Ability to work with a wide range of students based on age and ability.
• Possess knowledge relating to head injury and concussion prevention.
• Ability to remain calm and professional during emergency situations.
• Maintain professionalism while on duty.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Contributes as a team member to a recreational atmosphere which is friendly, cooperative, efficient and professional.