Assistant Swim Coach I/II (Sunrise Sharks)
About The Position
The Assistant Swim Coach I/II assists with planning, scheduling, and organizing an aquatics swim team. The role includes coaching and instructing participants of all ages in competitive swimming techniques, preparing swimmers physically and mentally for competition, and assisting with practices and swim meets. Incumbents monitor pool facilities, enforce safety rules, perform rescues and provide first aid and CPR as needed, and activate the District’s emergency action plan when appropriate. They also provide administrative support to team management and activities and assist with volunteer coordination. Assistant Swim Coach I is the entry-level classification, with more routine assignments and closer review. Assistant Swim Coach II is the journey-level classification, works with limited supervision, and may lead the planning and operation of assigned practices. Both classifications are seasonal or part-time and may not advance to permanent status in a District job classification. Work hours vary according to District staffing needs, and employees may not work more than 1,000 hours in a calendar year. The season is February 28, 2027 through August 1, 2027. The position is primarily outdoors, with some indoor duties such as cleaning restrooms and completing paperwork. Work includes varying shifts, including evenings and weekends.
Requirements
- Assistant Swim Coach I: Be at least 16 years of age, have completed the 10th grade, and have at least one year of experience equivalent to Lifeguard I or Lifeguard II with the District, or experience coaching, teaching, or volunteering in competitive and/or recreational sports.
- Assistant Swim Coach II: Be at least 17 years of age and/or have completed the 11th grade, and have at least one year of experience equivalent to Assistant Swim Coach I with the District.
- Hold a current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training certificate.
- Hold a current American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certificate.
- Hold a current American Red Cross Title 22 First Aid for Public Personnel certificate.
- Swim proficiently and with endurance, and demonstrate all swim strokes, starts, and turns.
- Be able to prevent accidents and perform swimming rescues, CPR, and first aid.
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions; learn, understand, and explain District and program policies and procedures.
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing, and exercise tact, judgment, and patience when dealing with participants, volunteers, the public, and District staff.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of all ages.
- Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the aquatic facility and its contents.
- Perform essential duties without causing harm to self or others and respond to emergencies calmly, professionally, and safely.
- Prepare and maintain written reports, materials, and records; coach and encourage swimmers; assist in organizing practices and meets; and perform duties with limited supervision.
- Assistant Swim Coach II: Know the principles and practices of recreational swim league meets, including seeding and judging.
- Assistant Swim Coach II: Hold a current American Red Cross WSI (Water Safety Instructor) certificate or SSA II (Sunrise Swim Academy II) certificate.
Responsibilities
- Test pool water chemicals before use and set up necessary pool and safety equipment, including kickboards, lane lines, pool covers, fins, and pace clocks.
- Prepare daily practice and workout sets and swim meet entries, including relays and individual events; maintain accurate records of results, times, and scores.
- Assist with new swimmer tryouts and assessments; monitor swimmers during practices and identify off-task behavior and potential health or safety concerns.
- Encourage correct stroke techniques and provide corrective feedback.
- Maintain discipline and orderly conduct by enforcing facility rules and District policies.
- Promote and enforce water safety procedures; perform rescues and resuscitation and provide first aid and CPR using applicable American Red Cross techniques.
- Respond to parental inquiries and concerns during the season.
- Attend swim team social and special events and recommend awards.
- Complete accident and incident reports, timecards, and other required reports and records.
- Maintain a clean and orderly pool area and clean pool and deck equipment after practices and meets.
- Assist with team practices, meets, and volunteer coordination, and provide administrative support to team management and activities.
- Perform other job-related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
