Head Swim Coach - Blaze Swim Club

Johnston Community School District•Johnston, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Blaze Swim Club Team Coach is responsible for managing and directing the Blaze Swim Club program under the supervision of the Community Education Aquatics Coordinator. The coach oversees all practices and swim meets and ensures swim club members receive individual and group instruction tailored to the needs and skill ability of each individual.

Requirements

USA Swimming Coach Certification
Current Lifeguard/CPR/AED/First Aid or Safety Training for Swim Coaches certification (American Red Cross preferred, others as approved by CE Aquatic Coordinator – must convert to ARC within 1 year of hire date).
Trainings required by Johnston Community School District
Trainings required by Community Education
Must be at least 21 years old
High school diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Competitive swimming background preferred
Knowledge of competitive swimming structure and club operations preferred
Knowledge of instructing and coaching developmental and competitive swimming preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure safety of all swimmers.
Be aware of all medical conditions of all swimmers on team.
Record all accidents/injuries, ejections, employee absence or discipline, and other incidents on appropriate forms.
Be on deck and prepared to deliver program before swimmers arrive.
Ensure swimmers are supervised during practice and at all swim meets.
Inspect pool facilities for cleanliness and to ensure safety of swimmers, address issues and report any maintenance problems.
Ensure all equipment used during practices and/or swim meets is in sound condition and stored properly following events.
Ensure all Blaze coach certifications are current for coaches on-deck or responsible for supervising swimmers.
Communicate with participants, parents, coaches and pool staff.
Serve as most visible leader of the Blaze Swim Club by being present for team activities and available to parents and swimmers before and after meets.
Listen to parents’ concerns/issues with respect and work towards a win-win outcome; communicate with swim team coaches, pool manager and Aquatic Coordinator to resolve issues.
Report all on-site complaints in regard to Blaze Swim Club.
Clarify rules, regulations and expectations of swimmers and parents, and communicate prior to each session.
Maintain timely and accurate information with Blaze swimmers.
Organize and run swim team practices and meets.
Create daily workouts.
Manage schedule to not exceed 30 hours.
Develop team goals and strategies for a successful competition swim season.
Ensure fair practice and swim meet experiences.
Attend as many practices and meets as possible within the 30-hour limit.
Maintain attendance records for practices.
Attend all assigned meetings.
Perform other duties and functions as necessary or incidental to the performance of position.
Display professional behavior when representing Balze Swim Club, Johnston Community Education, and the Johnston Community School District.
Contribute to creating a positive work environment by being engaged and serving as a positive role model/representative of the department/district.
Maintain positive relationships with coworkers, parents, community members and participants.
Demonstrate initiative and ability to follow direction with minimal supervision.
Maintain confidentiality, demonstrate integrity and be respectful of others.
Engage in professional growth opportunities.
Handle multiple tasks as assigned or as job requires and complete work in a timely manner.
Follow and enforce district/department/program policies and procedures.
Display dependability, being on-time and present during scheduled work, being accountable for work productivity and actions.
Communicate effectively both in writing and orally through clear speaking and listening skills.
Possess appropriate levels of enthusiasm, sense of humor, and patience.
Control their setting as needed to ensure quality program implementation.
Focus on their environment, anticipating and understanding protocol in regard to safety of participants.
Provide instruction/leadership/management of program implementation related to specific job responsibilities.
Perform light to moderate manual labor to assist with implementation of program.
Demonstrate ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations.
Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or higher-level leadership