Swim Team Coach

oshmanfamilyjcc; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym membership

Health, Dental and Vision

Paid holidays and PTO

R&R room access

Job summary

The Oshman Family Jewish Community Center (OFJCC) is seeking a Swim Coach for its Youth Swim Team in Palo Alto. This role involves conducting swim meets, developing technique, and encouraging young swimmers to excel in and enjoy the sport.

Ideal candidates will have a strong swimming background and 1+ years as an aquatic instructor/coach. Applicants should be flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, with a focus on safety and positive coaching relationships.

Qualifications

• Strong swimming background required.
• 1+ years of experience as aquatic instructor/coach preferred.
• Current Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach/Coach various levels and age groups.
• Follow up with prospective swimmers, hold try-outs and report to Aquatics Management.
• Introduce children to good sportsmanship, teamwork, and accountability through swimming.
• Plan practices in-water or on dry-land and select drills by age/ability.
• Collaborate with other coaches and Aquatics Management on workouts and events.

Skills

Swim coaching

Communication skills

Team leadership

Time management

Job description

Interested in receiving your Lifeguard, CPR/AED, and First Aid Certifications for FREE? We can help!

Pay Range: $29-35/hour

The Place: The Oshman Family Jewish Community Center (OFJCC) is an exciting and innovative non-profit organization in the heart of Silicon Valley. We create fun, meaningful, inclusive and joyful experiences through educational, social, cultural, spiritual, fitness and wellness programs. Join us! Year-round positions available!

The Job: If you have a passion for the pool and like teaching, you’ll love being a swim coach for Youth Swim Team! As a Swim Coach, you will conduct and assist with swim meets, help develop techniques and encourage young swimmers!

The Perks

• Free membership at our award-winning fitness
• Health, Dental and Vision
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Unlimited access to our new R&R room - with a focus on Recovery

Benefits exceptions apply, based on # hours worked per week

The Core Duties

• Teach/Coach various levels and age groups
• Follow up with prospective swimmers, hold try-outs and report back to the parents and Aquatics Management
• Introduce children to good sportsmanship, teamwork, individual accountability, patience and maturity all through a love of swimming
• Plan practices that may be in-water or on dry-land, select appropriate drills based on age and ability
• Collaborate with other Swim Coach(es) and/or Aquatics Management on workouts, swim meets, other events, etc.

The Essentials

• Strong swimming background required
• Individual must be dynamic, enthusiastic, energetic, friendly, personable and have the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Must be a self-starter, highly motivated, organized, with good time management and great follow-up skills
• Ability and desire to work independently and as a team member with the community, other coaches and other employees
• Excellent communication skills, customer service oriented and commitment to Aquatics excellence
• Ability to multi-task
• 1+ years of experience being an aquatic instructor/coach preferred
• Current Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid Certified preferred
• Able to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed

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