Head Dive Coach – Roswell Area Park Outdoor Pool

City Of Roswell•Roswell, GA

8d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to provide support functions for Aquatics Facilities and Staff. This level classification will lead, instruct, and train Dive Coach I and Dive Coach II. Work involves, pool supervision, dive instruction, CPR, training, patron interaction, scheduling, phone calls, dive meet set-up, dive meet line-ups, and maintaining a safe environment. Employee must exercise independent judgment, discretion, and initiative in completing assignments. Employee must obtain and maintain Red Cross CPR and Lifeguard certifications. Employee will communicate and interact with the Aquatic supervisor. Employee will oversee all dive meets and practices.

Requirements

Must possess and maintain a current Red Cross CPR and Lifeguard certification.
Must have at least three seasons of Dive Coaching experience.
Ability to learn, comprehend, and apply all city or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.
Ability to lead and direct Dive Coach I and Dive Coach II.
Ability to read, review, prioritize, and analyze master schedules and other documents. Includes determining time management of when to complete needed tasks with multiple deadlines.
Ability to operate, maneuver, and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
Ability to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles to resolve problems.
Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in situations when needed.
Ability to act under pressure in a lifesaving event.
Computer and scheduling software competence.
Must be a good swimmer with the ability to carry or move an individual in or out of the water.

Nice To Haves

USA Diving Coaching Foundation Level 1 preferred.
Driver License preferred

Responsibilities

Attends, schedules, and facilitates all dive team training, practices, and meets.
Trains Dive Coach I and Dive Coach II in policies, procedures, coaching techniques, and lifesaving techniques.
Checks the chemical balance of the aquatic facility and make adjustments as needed.
Assists in scheduling all dive coaches and dive meets.
Monitors the proper training of children in dive development and make corrections as needed.
Monitors the aquatic facility during practices, meets, and training.
Completes, understands and interprets various schedules, calendars, incident/accident reports, and other documents.
Ensures compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; ensures adherence to established safety procedures; monitors the environment for individuals’ safety; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.
Acts quickly and properly in a lifesaving incident. Ensures that all actions are properly executed and reviewed after such an incident.
Maintains a positive attitude and works well with other staff and the Aquatic supervisor.