Head Swim Coach

CITY OF GALVESTON • Galveston, TX

5d

About The Position

An island community rich in history and opportunity, Galveston is the ideal place to live, work and raise a family! Job Description Job Summary: The Head Swim Coach’s primary responsibilities are to prepare and run a safe and efficient practice for registered swimmers. The coach must also assist with swim meets and parents as needed by the head coach.

Requirements

• Must be at least Eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must pass background check and the urine drug screen.
• Must have a knowledge of 4 main strokes that we compete in. (Freestyle, Breaststroke, Butterfly, and Back stroke)
• Must be able to complete a 100-yard continuous swim using any combination of freestyle and/or breaststroke. This swim must be done with some front crawl with rhythmic breathing and breaststroke; backstroke is prohibited by the Red Cross.
• Must be able to tread water for 2 minutes, no hands, using legs only.
• Ability to communicate effectively with swimmers, parents, and other coaches.
• Ability to create/ run a workout for their designated age group while keeping swimmers’ safety in mind.
• Carry out given instructions.
• Ability to work in outdoor weather conditions – wet, hot, humid conditions for up to 5 hours/ day outside in semi-shaded area of guard chair.
• Completed or able to complete the American Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches course.
• American Red Cross Professional CPR/AED
• Complete an online Athlete Protection Training course
• Complete an online Concussion Protocol Training
• Rules and Regulations for Coaches Test
• Shifts are generally 2 hours per day for 3 or 4 days a week.
• Required to show up and help with swim meets on 4 or 5 Saturdays in June or July for about 8 hours.

Responsibilities

• Show up to practice on time and ready to work.
• Be an example for the swimmers on the team.
• Listen to and respect Lasker management.
• Treat all team members/ swimmers equal.
• Ensure any documentation is completed, legible and turned in on time.
• Able to access and utilize emergency rescue equipment.
• Administer emergency medical care, first aid and CPR as required.
• Abide by all written City of Galveston and Galveston Community Pool at Lasker Park policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed