Swim Team Coach

Cottonwood Heights Parks and Recreation Service Area; Cottonwood Heights (UT); On-site; USD 22,041 - 31,064; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Family Membership

Job summary

Cottonwood Heights Parks and Recreation Service Area is seeking a part-time swimming coach responsible for coaching competitive swimmers. The role involves planning daily practice sessions, teaching stroke techniques, and attending meets. The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent, CPR certification, and a background in competitive swimming. Pay is $16.00 - $22.55 per hour, with an average of 15-20 hours per week and no benefits, offering a flexible schedule including weekends and a free family membership.

Qualifications

• Current American Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR, and Safety Training for Coaches or Lifeguard Training.
• Knowledge of competitive swimming skill requirements.
• Approved Criminal Background Investigation Check if over 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Write a daily workout plan that utilizes a variety of training sets.
• Assist swimmers in progressing through skill levels.
• Teach correct stroke techniques for various swimming styles.
• Attend meets and supervise swimmers during competitions.
• Maintain attendance rolls and reports daily, weekly, and monthly.

Skills

CPR Certification

Knowledge of competitive swimming

Competitive swimming background

Good communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Qualifications:

• Current American Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR, and Safety Training for Coaches or Lifeguard Training
• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Knowledge of competitive swimming skill requirements.
• Competitive swimming background.
• Approved Criminal Background Investigation Check if over 18 years of age.

Salary Range:

$16.00 - $22.55 per hour DOE. Part time, average 15-20 hours per week and swim meets; no benefits; Flexible schedule including weekdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. FREE Family Membership!

Position Purpose:

Responsible for performing coaching functions including the daily planning of practice sessions to assist swimmers in progressing through skill levels. Works primarily with the age group swimmers. Monitors personal development of individuals, attends meets, and evaluates competitive performance, and ensures safe swimming practices. Assists other coaches and attends professional meetings as assigned. Keeps parents well informed of team activities.

Basic Duties:

• Write a daily workout plan which utilizes a variety of training sets.
• Assist swimmers in progressing through skill levels, observes and corrects errors, and focuses on the development of stroke mechanics, efficient starts and turns, and race tactics among team members.
• Teach correct stroke techniques for butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle in accordance with USA Swimming rules.
• Attend meets, supervise and motivate swimmers, assist in determining race strategy, direct warm‑up exercises, evaluate swimmers' performances and offer suggestions for improvements.
• Attend to the emotional and mental well‑being of swimmers.
• Maintain attendance rolls and reports daily, weekly, and monthly. Submit reports to Swim Team Clerk.
• Ensure the safety of swim team members.
• Assist coaches in duties as needed.
• Keep Head Coach informed of team activities and any significant problems.
• Attend Coaches' meeting as scheduled.
• Project a positive and professional image to parents and the public.
• Communicate with parents regularly.
• Attend all meetings and swim meets as assigned by Administration.