Assistant Swim Coach - Variable Hours

City of Aurora•Moorhead, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Aurora invites you to join a team dedicated to fostering aquatic safety and athletic excellence. As an Assistant Swim Coach, you will play a vital role in mentoring swimmers and refining their techniques in a supportive environment. This position offers the opportunity to shape the local swim team program through hands-on instruction and active participation in competitive meets. Ideal candidates possess a passion for the water and a commitment to providing exceptional service to our community members. Your expertise in pool safety and advanced swimming maneuvers will help participants of all skill levels reach their full potential. We look forward to seeing how your enthusiasm and coaching skills can enhance our aquatic programs. The hiring rate for this role is $18.00/hour. This is classified as VHNE (Variable Hour Non-Benefit Employee), where the selected candidate will work less than 29 hours per week. This position does not provide medical benefits. This position earns sick leave in accordance with the Healthy Families and Workplace Act. The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first-come, first-served basis; as soon as we determine that we have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice. This job announcement is for collecting candidate applications for current and future Assistant Swim Coach. Applicants will be contacted only when a position need is identified, and qualifications match the needs of the position.

Requirements

Knowledge of pool safety and emergency action plans.
Knowledge of swim team program structure and course material.
Basic knowledge of advanced swim techniques
Skilled in swim instruction techniques
Skilled in customer relations including patrons and parents of swim team members
Ability to maintain a safe environment at work site.
Able to perform and demonstrate skills that are being taught in classes.
Able to pass internal swim team trainings
Able to create and adapt workouts based on patron needs and skill
Concussion training
CPR/First Aid/AED Certifications

Nice To Haves

Experience with swim instruction and/or coaching
Swim instructor certification

Responsibilities

Instructs participants at advanced levels of swimming techniques and aquatic safety
Performs routine tasks to maintain safety in swim practice sessions
Enforces pool rules
Maintains records relating to swim teams
Provides information to patrons and parents
Attends in-service training sessions pertaining to the swim team program
Attends and assist with swim meets, including set up and take down for home meets
Creates and implements workouts based on patron skill level
Performs other related duties as assigned