Assistant Aquatics Competitive Coach [ESP3921]

Ogden City School District • Ogden, UT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Aquatics Competitive Coach supports the year-round swimming lessons program at the Ogden High/Ben Lomond High Pools. The coach instructs participants at various levels and provides structured progression and development appropriate to each participant. The role includes preparing for instruction, delivering quality customer service to participants and parents, and observing safety measures. Coaches must follow departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; report concerns to a supervisor; and set up and tear down required equipment. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of related experience.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Complete required safety training, including SafeSport training for coaches working with minors under USA Water Polo.
• For swim coaches, complete USA Swimming Safety Training for Swim Coaches or hold a lifeguarding certification accepted as part of safety training; keep the required training or certification current.
• Maintain certifications current and compliant with national governing body requirements.
• Be registered with the appropriate national governing body before working with athletes; USA Swimming and/or USA Water Polo membership, as applicable, or willingness to obtain membership upon hire.
• Current CPR, AED, and water safety certification from a nationally recognized provider, or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• Complete a background check and athlete protection training in accordance with national governing body policies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience coaching swim team or water polo programs.
• Lifeguard certification with current rescue and response skills, or water safety and CPR.
• One year of coaching experience; listed as a bonus and preferred.
• Experience coaching swimming lessons, age-group swim teams, water polo, or related aquatic programming.
• Prior experience coaching or instructing in aquatic programs.
• Ability to communicate clearly with athletes of all ages and skill levels.
• SafeSport or equivalent athlete protection training, especially for water polo coaching roles.

Responsibilities

• Instruct participants at various levels.
• Provide structured progression and development appropriate to participants’ levels.
• Prepare for coaching and instruction.
• Provide quality customer service, including answering questions and resolving problems for participants and/or parents.
• Ensure that all possible safety measures are observed.
• Communicate, enforce, and comply with departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Report issues or concerns to the supervisor.
• Set up and tear down required equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED