Swim Pro

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); Sur place; USD 34 000 - 41 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking on-deck swim coaches to deliver private and semi-private sessions with high energy and adaptable teaching methods. You will ensure participant safety, enforce facility policies, and maintain records while working within a dynamic Campus Recreation environment.

Ideal candidates demonstrate confidence in swimming techniques, training principles, and competition strategies, possess USA Swimming coaching credentials or equivalent, and complete required

Qualifications

• Demonstrate confidence and knowledge of swimming techniques, training principles, and competition strategies for long-term athlete development.
• Hold current USA Swimming Coaching Certification(s) or equivalent.
• Complete safety training for swim coaches or equivalent credential.

Responsabilités

• On-deck instruction and coaching of swimmers in private and semi-private sessions.
• Deliver sessions with high energy while adapting to age, experience, and learning style.
• Ensure health and safety of participants and that areas are hazard-free.
• Communicate progress with participants and parents as appropriate.
• Enforce aquatic facility policies and complete records and reports.

Connaissances

Swim techniques

Training principles

Competition strategies

Outils

USA Swimming Coaching Certification(s)

Safety Training for Swim Coaches

Description du poste

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Reports to: Assistant Director of Aquatics

Pay Rate: $25-$30 based on qualifications

Responsibilities

• On-deck instruction and coaching of swimmers in private and semi-private coaching sessions.
• Deliver sessions in positive manner with high energy and adapt your teaching approaches to the age, experience, learning style and ability of participants
• Work hours as scheduled which includes beginning and ending coaching sessions on time
• Provide for the health and safety of participants, including ensuring that all teaching and practice areas are free of hazards and that materials and equipment are safe
• Communicate regularly with participants and their parents, as appropriate, to ensure they are aware of progress
• Recognize and respond effectively in emergencies in accordance with facility emergency action plans
• Enforce all aquatic facility policies, rules, and regulations
• Complete records and reports
• Complete additional duties as assigned by supervisor

Personal/Professional Development and Responsibilities

• Be receptive to professional and personal development
• Balance time commitments
• Give and receive feedback
• Recognize limitations and work to improve
• To function as a contributing member of the Campus Recreation team

Expectations

• Respectfully manage disagreements and model positive rapport with patrons
• Role model appropriate behavior at all times, including in online communities
• Maintain regular and frequent communication with supervisory team
• Ability to interact with diverse groups through a variety of situations.

Requirements

• Demonstrate confidence and knowledge swimming techniques, training principles, and competition strategies for long-term athlete development.
• Ability to positively interact with the general public.
• Safety Training for Swim Coaches or equivalency
• USA Swimming Coaching Certification(s)
• Must successfully complete a criminal background check and clearances

Working Conditions

• Maximum of 24 hours worked per week for Campus Recreation
• Work will take place on the University Park Campus White Building or McCoy Natatorium (Indoor/Outdoor)
• Must be able to accommodate a variable work schedule that will include mornings, evening, weekends and University breaks.

This job requires the following 3 publicly available clearances:

• PA State Police Criminal Background Check
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
• FBI Criminal Background Check.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and be accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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