Variable Swim Coach

City of Lakewood; United States; On-site; USD 20,402 - 79,088; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Tuition Assistance

Wellness Programs

Job summary

The City of Lakewood is seeking a dedicated Swim Team Coach to enhance the skills of the swim team while ensuring the safety of all swimmers. This part-time seasonal role involves coaching, conducting evaluations, and organizing swim meets.

Applicants should have previous swim team and coaching experience, plus current Red Cross CPR and First Aid certifications. This role offers flexible hours and a pay rate starting at $22.00/hr.

Qualifications

• Previous group swim team experience (e.g., USA Swimming, Summer Club).
• Previous coaching experience.
• Current American Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR Certifications or equivalent, or in the process of obtaining them.

Responsibilities

• Coach weeknights (CARA) and/or weekends (Master’s).
• Attend swim meets on weekends.
• Perform office tasks including creating swim cards for meets and emailing participants.

Skills

Effective interaction with participants

Instructional methods

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Summary

Under the close supervision of the Recreation Specialist – Aquatics, the Swim Team Coach expands and perfects the swim team’s abilities while ensuring swimmer safety. The coach creates a variety of workouts, teaches correct competitive strokes using diverse swimming techniques, drills, and games, evaluates individual and team performance, explains techniques, and assists with skill improvement. The coach monitors pool activities during swim meets and practices and demonstrates genuine interest and enthusiasm for all swimmers.

Employment Type & Pay

• Variable (at‑will) employee; part‑time seasonal or temporary capacity.
• Pay Rate: $22.00/hr.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Coach weeknights (CARA) and/or weekends (Master’s).
• Attend swim meets on weekends.
• Perform office tasks including creating swim cards for meets, emailing participants, recording team attendance, distributing swim awards, and creating daily workouts.

Reporting Relationships

Receives general supervision from the Aquatics Specialist.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Effective interaction with participants and the public in a positive manner.
• Use of effective instructional methods and techniques, including modeling those techniques to participants.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Qualifications

• Previous group swim team experience (e.g., USA Swimming, Summer Club).
• Previous coaching experience.
• Current American Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR Certifications or equivalent, or in the process of obtaining them.
• Background check required.

Pay & Benefits

Pay range: $14.81–$57.41 (based on role and experience). Variable employees are part‑time and do not receive the regular benefits offered to full‑time positions. Benefits for full‑time positions include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pension, paid sick leave, vacation, and city holidays as outlined below.

• Medical: Cigna HDHP with HRA/HSA or Kaiser Permanente DHMO with HRA/HSA.
• Dental: Delta Dental PPO with Premier Plan.
• Vision: Vision Service Plan (VSP).
• Life Insurance: 1.5× annual base salary up to $500,000.
• Pension: Social Security replacement, money‑purchase plan (city contribution 13%, employee 11%).
• Sick Leave: 8 hrs/month for full‑time, 6 hrs/month for part‑time.
• Vacation: 8 hrs/month for full‑time (under five years), 6 hrs/month for part‑time (under five years).
• City Holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day.
• Additional benefits: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Deferred Compensation, Voluntary Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Injury Leave, Family and Medical Leave (FMLA), Military Leave, Jury Duty, Tuition Assistance, Credit Union, Recreation Facilities, Wellness Programs.