Aquatic Coach

City of Pullman • Pullman, WA

4d • $21

About The Position

This job requires that the employee is flexible about scheduling to accommodate the success/needs of the swim team. This may include early mornings, evenings and weekends. The effective management of both swim teams will depend on the coordination of the Aquatic Program Coordinator and the Barracuda’s coach.

Requirements

• Prefer a minimum of 2 years of ever-increasing responsibility in American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI), and/or Basic Safety Instructor (BSI).
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of all swimming skills.
• Demonstrates an ability to clearly communicate swimming skills to participants and able to manage the needs of the swim team.
• ARC Lifeguard/CPR/First Aid/AED Certification
• ARC WSI Certification
• Demonstrate competency in written and oral communication
• 1-2 years’ experience coaching a swim team
• Prior experience as a lifeguard and swim instructor desired.
• Ideal candidate will have prior coaching experience with a team of 10 or more swimmers.
• The job requires that the employee have a clear understanding of all swimming skills.
• Employee must demonstrate an ability to clearly communicate swimming skills to participants and be able to manage the needs of a swim team.

Nice To Haves

• ARC LGI Certification
• Current certification by American Swim Coaches Association (ASCA) as a Level I, II, and III Coach

Responsibilities

• Have knowledge of Rec1 and administration work related to swim team management.
• Responsible for the safety of participants and staff in facility.
• Performs paperwork and scheduling required for the attendance to swim meets for Barracuda’s.
• Collaborates with the Aquatic Program Coordinator to develop plans for hosting swim meets.
• Arranges proper plans for the team traveling to/from swim meets.
• Attends and contributes information to management meetings.
• Teach, educate, and operate the program to better meet the needs of the facilities’ swim team needs.
• Complete appropriate paperwork in a timely manner.
• Contribute knowledge, experience, and quality work ethic to all swim team management and instruction.
• Enforce rules of facility as a leader and a follower.
• Lead practices four nights a week.

Benefits

• Sick leave paid by the City of Pullman based on per hours work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees