Swim Team Coach

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free membership at our award-winning-f

Health, Dental and Vision

Paid holidays and paid time off

Unlimited access to our new R&R room -

Job summary

The Oshman Family Jewish Community Center (OFJCC) in Silicon Valley is seeking a Swim Coach for youth swim team programs. You will conduct meets, help develop techniques and encourage young swimmers to improve.

Strong swimming background, enthusiasm, and the ability to inspire others are essential. The role may require evenings, weekends, and holidays; current Lifeguard/CPR/AED and First Aid certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong swimming background required.
• Dynamic, enthusiastic, energetic, friendly and able to inspire others.
• Self-starter, highly motivated, organized with good time management and follow-up.
• Able to work independently and as a team member with the community and other staff.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• 1+ years of aquatic instructor/coach experience preferred.
• Current Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certified preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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, accountability, patience and maturity through swimming.
• Plan practices that may be in-water or on dry-land, select drills based on age and ability.
• Collaborate with other Swim Coaches and Aquatics Management on workouts, swim meets, and events.

Skills

Swim coaching

Lifeguard

CPR/AED/First Aid

Team leadership

Communication

Time management

Customer service

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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